There’s No Advantage to Opting for Medicare Advantage!

It’s Medicare enrollment time again. If you are 65 or older, you have until Dec. 7 to make a change to your Medicare enrollment.* Are you considering making a switch to Medicare Advantage during this year’s open enrollment period? Or, maybe you’re a first-time Medicare enrollee, trying to make heads or tails of the many […]
Why You Should Stop Putting Off Getting a Mammogram

October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are like many women, you put off making your mammogram appointment for any number of reasons. In our neck of the woods, many families find themselves traveling for healthcare – particularly for specialized screenings. If a long drive has been holding you back from getting your mammogram, […]
5 Ways to Ensure a Happy, Healthy Halloween

Kids, young and old, can’t wait for Oct. 31st each year; it’s Halloween! Whether you love the decorations, look forward to parties or just love candy, there are plenty of things you can do to make the official start of the holiday season plenty of fun, and far less fearful and frightful! At Faith Community […]
Pink Warrior Luncheon, to Remember Jennifer Gasca, Raises Funds for Locals Battling Cancer

The third annual Pink Warrior Luncheon in honor of late Jacksboro native Jennifer Nichols Gasca is set for Oct. 19 at JR’s Chophouse. Thank you to all our wonderful donors and supporters!! If you missed out on a seat at this year’s event, you can still support Faith Community Health System’s Charitable Foundation’s efforts to […]
Faith Environmental Services Team Views Work as “Home” Keeping

Faith Community Health System is proud to celebrate employees of Hispanic heritage every day, and especially during September — Hispanic Heritage Month. Idalia Flores, supervisor of housekeeping for the health system’s environmental services department, has been caring for the hospital and its patients for 27 years. Her longtime friend and employee, Rosi Rivas, began working […]
Faith Community Hospital Named to Top 100 Best Hospitals List

2023 Women’s Choice Award for Patient Experience The majority of women who have trusted Faith Community Hospital, part of the Faith Community Health System, for healthcare in 2023 say they wouldn’t go anywhere else, giving the hospital the highest marks for patient experience. Faith was named by the Women’s Choice Awards to the 100 Best […]
FCHS CEO Frank Beaman Appointed to Insurance Guaranty Association Board

Beaman to serve as a public representativeof the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors. JACKSBORO, Texas (June 19, 2023) – Frank L. Beaman, the CEO of Faith Community Health System (FCHS), was appointed by Cassie Brown, Texas Insurance Commissioner, to serve as a public representative on the Board of Directors of […]
Local Hospital Celebrated During National Hospital Week

Faith Community Health System (FCHS) has made tremendous progress in expanding access to local healthcare across the region. Hospitals are a critical cornerstone for every healthy community. However, with 21 hospital closures in Texas during the past 10 years, access to local healthcare is often considered a luxury for rural regions in Texas. Faith Community […]
Celebrating Local Healthcare Providers During National Doctors’ Day
Faith Community Health System observes the special day annually on March 30. JACKSBORO, Texas (March 30, 2023) – Medical providers are the cornerstone of every hospital and clinic, providing essential services to keep our communities healthy. To celebrate the fantastic work of our local medical community, Faith Community Health System (FCHS) is honoring all of […]
<strong>Colorectal Cancer Deaths Can Often Be Prevented</strong>
March is Colorectal cancer month and the perfect time to schedule a screening if you are years of age or older. The statistics speak for themselves. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, 153,00 people will be diagnosed with the disease this year. Nearly 53,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in 2023. If you are […]