Licking Memorial Health Systems

11/01/2025

More than 40 participants gathered at C-TEC of Licking County for the Active•Senior Gourmet Gardener event in October. Participants enjoyed demonstrations from LMHS Culinary Services Gardener Kristina Mohler and Chef Brian Merritt, and a fall-themed meal prepared by Chef Brian and Sous Chef Colin Gleek.

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

This Saturday, November 1, join Karen Smith-Silone, D.O., of Licking Memorial Gynecology, as she leads a discussion and answers general questions about gynecological cancer awareness and screenings during a casual, 40-minute walk at C-TEC. Blood pressure screenings and healthy snacks will be available. The event is free; however, registration is required. To register, please call the Licking Memorial Events Line at (220) 564-1560.

10/30/2025

Congratulations to Brandy Moody, Community Case Management, as this quarter’s Patient Experience Recognition Winner! Each quarter, LMHS recognizes employees who provide an excellent patient experience and exhibit a strong commitment to our culture and values. Employees are asked to nominate co-workers by sharing the personal actions taken to make a difference and positively reflect LMHS’ mission to improve the health of the community.
Brandy was nominated by Dusty Bishop, Culinary Services. Dusty’s father, Terry, was taken to the Emergency Room and found to have extremely low blood sugar levels. After he was released from LMH, Brandy followed up with Terry and suggested that he try a continuous glucose monitor that can be connected to an app on a smart phone. Terry, who is 80, had some challenges trying to reset his password to download and use the app. Brandy spent hours with him working with Apple to allow access to the app and explaining to Terry how to use it. Dusty said Brandy offered patience and remained pleasant and helpful throughout the experience. She even met with Terry after two weeks of using the device to ensure he was able to replace the sensor.

10/29/2025

Please join us for a special Defeating Cancer presentation on Thursday, November 13. Brandon Wilson, APRN-CNP, of Licking Memorial Oncology, will discuss the correlation between alcohol use and cancer.
Registration is required for this free event and can be completed by calling the Licking Memorial Events Line at (220) 564-1560.

10/29/2025

The Dining with the Stars program is designed to thank individuals and departments when positive feedback about their customer service is submitted to Licking Memorial Health Systems. Each honoree receives an exclusive invitation to attend a Dining with the Stars meal. Dining with the Stars breakfasts and luncheons are hosted at Licking Memorial Hospital by President & CEO Rob Montagnese. Congratulations to the following staff members who were invited to the Dining with the Stars breakfast held on October 13.

10/28/2025

Licking Memorial Hospital recently held the annual Medical Staff Recognition Dinner at the New Albany Country Club to show appreciation for the physicians’ commitment to improve the health of the community. LMH Chief of Staff Gary Sutliff, M.D., announced new medical staff appointees and recognized physicians who were celebrating service anniversaries in 5-year increments in 2025. To conclude the evening, Licking Memorial Health Systems President & CEO Rob Montagnese announced that Mark T. DeFrancisco, Licking Memorial Vascular Surgery, and Bassam Kret, M.D., Hospital Medicine, were the recipients of this year’s Physician of the Year Award.

10/28/2025

LMHS welcomes Derek A. Lapp, D.O., as he joins our commitment to improve the health of the community.

10/27/2025

Licking Memorial Health Systems, in partnership with Coconis Furniture and the Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project, is proud to offer free mammograms through the Coconis Furniture Free Mammogram Program. To receive your free mammogram, visit https://qrfy.io/p/16naJrTIOV and complete the registration by October 31. Your mammogram must be completed by December 31.

10/27/2025

Have you voted yet? Licking Memorial Health Systems has been nominated in several categories for The Official Community’s Choice Awards in Licking County, presented by the Newark Advocate. You have until this Wednesday, October 29 to vote. Please visit yourchoiceawards.com/Newark to vote for us in the following categories:
• Best Hospital (under Beauty & Health)
• Best Home Health Care Services (under Beauty & Health)
• Best Physical Therapy (under Beauty & Health)
• Best Place to Work (under Top Employers)
Thank you for voting and supporting LMHS!

10/24/2025

Please join Karen Smith-Silone, D.O., of Licking Memorial Gynecology, as she leads a discussion and answers general questions about gynecological cancer awareness and screenings during a casual, 40-minute walk at C-TEC. Blood pressure screenings and healthy snacks will be available. The event is free; however, registration is required. To register, please call the Licking Memorial Events Line at (220) 564-1560.