Licking Memorial Health Systems

02/23/2026

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 LMH by President & CEO Rob Montagnese. Congratulations to the following staff members who were invited to the Dining with the Stars event held on February 20.

02/21/2026

Tomorrow is National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day. Celebrate the power of play, the joy of movement, and the lifelong benefits of staying active. Regular exercise not only builds physical strength; it also boosts mental well-being, develops social skills, and improves confidence for our youth.
The Licking Memorial Health Systems Active•Fit program promotes healthy lifestyles for Licking County youth ages 6 to 12 and introduces them to the benefits of exercise, healthy eating, and proper rest. Children learn to create personal fitness goals, helping them develop a lifelong commitment to personal health. The program offers incentive prizes for children who achieve their fitness goals. For more information about the Active•Fit program and to register, visit activefit.org.

02/20/2026

Congratulations to Dawn Morrison, B.S.N., R.N., RNFA, Licking Memorial Vascular Surgery, on her 2026 Ohio Hospital Association Health Care Worker of the Year nomination!

Congratulations Dawn Morrison, B.S.N., R.N., RNFA, Nurse from Licking Memorial Health Systems, on her 2026 OHA Health Care Worker of the Year nomination!

Throughout her professional career at LMHS, Dawn has held positions as a staff nurse in surgery, a practice manager of multiple Licking Memorial Health Professionals (LMHP) offices and currently is a staff nurse and Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for Licking Memorial Vascular Surgery. Dawn is described by her coworkers as someone who wears many hats. She is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to take a moment to answer questions. She listens and is very compassionate with not only the patients, but with her coworkers as well. Her colleagues share that Dawn truly goes above and beyond for both her patients and the team at the vascular office.

Learn more about the 111th OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit here: https://www.ohiohospitals.org/member-opportunities/annual-meeting

02/20/2026

Explore healthcare careers and education pathways at the Healthcare Expo on Thursday, March 12, sponsored by Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), Career & Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC), and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The Healthcare Expo is open to individuals interested in healthcare careers. Receive information about nursing, radiology, laboratory, respiratory therapy, safety and security, information systems, and more. Register today! Visit go.cotc.edu/healthexpo.

02/19/2026

Please join Thomas J. Hagele, M.D., M.B.A., of Licking Memorial Hospital Dermatology Clinic – West Main, as he leads a discussion and answers general questions about skin cancer during a casual, 40-minute walk at the Adena Recreation Center at The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Blood pressure screenings and healthy snacks will be available. Registration is required for this free event and may be completed by calling the Licking Memorial Events Line at (220) 564-1560.

02/18/2026

Heart attack symptoms can occur suddenly. If you or someone you care for is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 immediately. Do not drive to the Hospital! By calling 911, emergency medical services (EMS) providers can begin evaluating, monitoring, and treating the patient immediately upon arrival, transporting the patient to the Hospital in the shortest amount of time. EMS technicians are equipped with knowledge and life-saving equipment in case the patient’s heart stops beating during transport. Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) has provided area EMS with the capability to transmit an electrocardiogram (EKG) electronically to the LMH Emergency Department. This allows the ED physician and staff to evaluate the EKG and notify the Cardiac team prior to the patient’s arrival to expedite emergency care.

02/17/2026

NEW HOURS! Licking Memorial Hospital Women’s Imaging Center now offers Walk-in Wednesdays for screening mammograms from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment or provider referral needed! Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. This service is for screening mammograms only. For more information, please call (220) 564-4718.

02/16/2026

LMHS sponsored bowling teams for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Licking County Bowl for Kids event on February 7 at Park Lanes in Heath. The event raised $100,000, and funds will be used to support school-based and community-based programming in Licking County.

02/14/2026

It is a sweet coincidence that National Donor Day occurs the same day as Valentine’s Day – February 14! National Donor Day is a time to focus on all types of donations – organ, eye, tissue, blood, platelets, and marrow. It is also a day to honor those who have given and received the generous act of love through donation. Consider becoming a donor today. Learn more at https://lifelineofohio.org/get-the-facts/.

02/13/2026

Explore healthcare careers and education pathways at the Healthcare Expo on Thursday, March 12, sponsored by Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), C-TEC of Licking County, and Central Ohio Technical College. The Healthcare Expo is open to individuals interested in healthcare careers. Receive information about nursing, radiology, laboratory, respiratory therapy, safety and security, information systems, and more. Register today! Visit go.cotc.edu/healthexpo.

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

We welcome Rachelle R. Stevens, PA-C to Licking Memorial Emergency Medicine.