Community Hospital-Fairfax and Family Medicine Clinics

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, there will be no morning walk-in clinic on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and all Family Medicine Clinics will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/21/2026

Tickets for our Annual Dueling Piano Show will go on sale Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at noon! Get ready for another high-energy evening full of fun, food, music, and community -- All to support a great cause! We can't wait to see you there.

05/19/2026

Tarkio Family Medicine will temporarily see patients at Fairfax Family Medicine from May 19–22. Our team will contact patients with scheduled appointments to confirm details. To schedule a visit, please call our Fairfax Family Medicine Clinic at (660) 686-0263. We appreciate your flexibility as we continue to care for our community!

05/19/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Community Hospital-Fairfax’s Senior Life Solutions encourages you to Tend Your Mental Garden. 💐

Every day, we plant seeds through our thoughts, habits, and connections. Some of those seeds grow into peace, resilience, and joy. Others may grow into stress, worry, or loneliness. The good news is that, with care, your garden can always be nurtured.

Tend to your Mental Garden by:

🌸 Planting Positive Seeds: Focus on what brings meaning and purpose to your day. Small moments of gratitude, connection, or creativity may take root and grow over time.

🌾 Pull the Weeds: Stress, negative thinking, and isolation can quietly take over if left unchecked. Talking with someone you trust or seeking support can help clear space for healthier growth.

💧 Water Regularly: Stay connected with others, keep a routine, and make time for activities you enjoy. Consistent care helps your mental well-being thrive.

🌼 Give yourself Grace: Every garden has seasons. Some days feel brighter than others, and that is okay. Growth takes time.

To learn more about Community Hospital - Fairfax's Senior Life Solutions Program, call 660-686-2319 or visit FairfaxMed.com

05/16/2026

Don't forget to shop at Gas Spot in Fairfax tomorrow! Saturday, May 16th, Gas Spot is donating $1 from EVERY transaction to help Community Hospital - Fairfax purchase new hospital beds! Head over to Fairfax this weekend to grab a pizza, fuel up, or get snacks and drinks for your busy weekend and support a great cause! We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

A Note from Ann’s Desk:
This week is National Hospital Week! As our staff closes out a week of celebration with casual days, good food, and spring blooms, we wanted to extend the celebration to all of you!

Earlier this year, we were asked to be a part of a documentary segment about rural health and hospitals. In the process, we also created a storytelling video with . Today, we are excited to share the final cut with YOU!

This hospital week, we are especially grateful to live and work in a community that supports us and gives us purpose. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a legacy of providing Extraordinary Care. Every Person. Every Day for generations to come. That’s Medicine – The way it was meant to be.

In 2026, we were asked to be a part of a documentary segment about rural health and hospitals. In the process, we also created a storytelling video. Today, w...

05/14/2026

Over the past 10 years, Community Hospital-Fairfax's Senior Life Solutions program has positively touched the lives of 183 patients who needed a mental and emotional health boost. Yesterday afternoon, Senior Life Solutions hosted an open house garden party to celebrate 10 years of providing care to seniors in our community. Thank you to all who were able to attend, and congratulations to our Senior Life Solutions team.

To read more about the program and hear what our program director, Gail Heitman, RN, has to say about it, please visit www.fairfaxmed.com/news

05/12/2026

Senior Life Solutions is excited to celebrate 10 years of care, compassion, and community with YOU! Please join us tomorrow for "A Decade in Bloom" Garden Party Open House from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Senior Life Solutions building!

05/11/2026

We are SO EXCITED to partner with Gas Spot this Saturday, May 16th!! $1 from every transaction at the Fairfax location will go toward the purchase of a new hospital bed!

Hey Fairfax, we’re giving back! Join us Saturday, May 16th because for every purchase at our pumps or in-store, we’ll donate $1 to Community Hospital - Fairfax for their bed upgrades fundraising campaign. It feels great to give back. See you on Saturday!

05/11/2026

Last week, we wrapped up this year's Mary Combs Memorial Pediatric Orientation visits with Rock Port first grade on Thursday and Tarkio first grade on Friday. We had so much fun showing these kids all the nooks and crannies of the hospital, teaching them about healthcare careers, and talking about what it would be like if they ever had to visit us as a patient. We were so grateful to spend time with each of them!

05/08/2026

Join us in celebration of Senior Life Solutions' Decade in Bloom! SLS will host a come-and-go 10th Anniversary Open House on May 13 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. We look forward to sharing the positive impact this program has had for seniors in the community! We hope to see you there!