Fitzgibbon Hospital

01/05/2026

Fitzgibbon Welcomes First Baby of 2026

Fitzgibbon Hospital greeted the first baby to be delivered in the Women’s Center in 2026 with the presentation of a gift basket totaling more than $300 in baby care items. The items ranged from infant acetaminophen and an instant-read forehead thermometer to breastfeeding supplies, baby wash, wipes, lotion and creams, sleepers, a winter stocking cap, an infant toothbrush for future teeth, and a few items to pamper the new Mom. The items were presented in a Sherpa-upholstered storage cube.

Olga and Luis Vasquez of Sedalia welcomed their child, Lusiya, at 4 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 3, 2026, at Fitzgibbon Hopsital. Lusiya is the Vasquez’s fourth child.

The baby girl was delivered by Dr. James Kerns, M.D. She weighed 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

“Fitzgibbon has been absolutely wonderful. Each and every staff have been truly supportive and caring. I could not have asked for a better experience,” said mom Olga Vasquez.

Each year for many decades, Fitzgibbon Hospital has recognized the first baby born there through natural labor. While other babies have been born at Fitzgibbon Hospital in the new year via scheduled induction, the Vasquezs' are the first to have their baby without a scheduled delivery. Please join us in welcoming the new little one as a “Fitz Baby.”

12/31/2025

Beginning this Monday at 6 p.m. CST.

12/29/2025

New Year's Safety: Celebrate Smart, Stay Safe
As we prepare to ring in 2026, Fitzgibbon Hospital wants you to celebrate safely. Emergency rooms nationwide see a spike in preventable injuries during New Year's festivities.

Stay Safe This New Year's Eve:
Plan ahead for safe transportation if you're drinking. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or arrange to stay overnight where you're celebrating.

Keep celebrations alcohol-free if children are present, and never leave drinks unattended. Watch for signs of alcohol poisoning in others.

If you're hosting, secure fi****ms and medications away from guests. Falls increase during parties—keep walkways clear and well-lit.

And remember, what goes up must come down. In some areas, residents may be tempted to celebrate with celebratory gunfire, not realizing their celebration may lead to someone else's tragedy.

Don't let fireworks injuries start your year in the ER. Be careful!

Our emergency department is staffed 24/7, but we'd rather see you healthy in 2026. Make smart choices tonight so tomorrow starts with celebration, not regret.

From all of us at Fitzgibbon Hospital, Happy New Year! 🎊

12/24/2025

Fitzgibbon Cancer Perks is so thankful to the community for supporting our Season of Giving Campaign!🎄With your support we provided 35 Christmas meals and adopted four families!❤️
A special thanks to Crystal Young McGraw for leading this campaign and Kim Allison with The Tin Pan for preparing the delicious meals!

12/23/2025

We aren't experiencing a "white Christmas" this year unless you count fog. We wish each and every one of you a very merry and healthy Christmas.

12/22/2025

Just a note to all of our followers: Spammers utilizing automated bots have targeted our page and are posting links to an "alumni shirt". This link will most likely lead to a compromise of your personal accounts or data on Facebook. We are blocking these fake accounts as soon as we can detect them as well as any acounts they create. Please do not click on any of these links for an "alumni shirt."

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

It was great to host the an ensemble from the Marshall High School Chorus today as they sang Christmas carols for our staff and patients. Thank you all for sharing your Christmas cheer and your talents!

12/18/2025

With the holidays come the inevitable question - "Where can I get care?" Of course, the ER is always open and staffed to provide care in emergencies. Here is the schedule for our clinics. Please note, the provider in the office on a particular day may be different than the provider you usually see.

12/10/2025

If you were unable to attend our Tree of Life ceremony today, here is a recording where we honored loved ones we lost in 2025.

12/10/2025

Please share with folks who could benefit.

Alzheimer's Support Group - Dec. 16, 3 - 5 p.m., Upstairs Classroom Suite at Fitzgibbon Hospital

12/10/2025

This afternoon, Wednesday 12/10 at 1 p.m.