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Licking Memorial Health Systems is dedicated to the mission of improving the health of the community.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Marcia Downes, the 2026 recipient of The Robert H. McGaughy Honorary Ambassador Award! This honor is bestowed on those who demonstrate a high level of commitment to LMHS through their actions, exceptional service, and loyalty to the organization. Marcia currently serves as the Secretary of the LMH Board of Directors. She has also been a member of the LMH Development Council Community Relations Committee since 2007. In addition to her involvement with LMH, Marcia is a member of the Newark Rotary and Board Member of the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority. In 2021, Marcia retired from The Works Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology, where she served as Executive Director for 20 years.

04/07/2026

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) has earned the prestigious 2026 Columbus CEO Top Workplaces and Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers awards. The Columbus CEO Top Workplaces award honors organizations with 350 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. Only 21 organizations in the area are being recognized this year for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. The Top Workplaces honor by Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers marks LMHS as an employer of choice for people seeking employment in the healthcare industry.

04/06/2026

The Health & Fitness Fest was recently held at the Licking County Family YMCA. Youth in the community enjoyed this fun event that included health screenings, free throw shooting, gymnastics, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, balloon animals, and healthy snacks. Thank you to Denison University and the Licking County Family YMCA for partnering with LMHS on this event!

04/06/2026

Participants, ages 60 and older, will learn the basics of gardening and cooking healthy meals at the Active•Senior Gourmet Gardener event. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample healthy recipes and may count the activity toward their Active•Senior goals. Space is limited. Registration may be completed by calling the Licking Memorial Events line at (220) 564-1560.

04/04/2026

Public transportation is a vital need in Licking County, connecting people to essential resources such as healthcare, nutritious food, employment, and social support. Demand for public transit in Licking County is growing rapidly, and ridership on the fixed route service has more than doubled in the last 4 years. On May 5th, voters will be asked to approve a 0.15 percent sales tax, 15 cents on a $100 purchase, creating a dedicated local funding source for public transportation and leverage additional state and federal dollars. The proceeds would provide additional general revenue for LCT and be used to preserve current services, expand routes, and add infrastructure such as bus shelters.

04/04/2026

Please join Mark DeFrancisco, D.O., of Licking Memorial Vascular Surgery, for our next Walk with a Doc on Saturday, April 18. Dr. DeFrancisco will lead a discussion and answer questions about peripheral vascular disease with claudication, which is exercise-induced muscle pain, cramping, and fatigue. Registration is required for this free event and may be completed by calling the Licking Memorial Events Line at (220) 564-1560.

04/03/2026

Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) has been named in Castle Connolly's 2026 Top Hospitals, a distinction highlighting some of the nation's leading healthcare institutions. The list recognizes over 1,400 hospitals for excellence in performing specific medical procedures. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals rankings focus on more than 20 medical procedures, and the organizations listed represent the top 25 percent of hospitals nationwide. LMH was selected as a Top Hospital for C-section and obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) surgeries through a rigorous process that uses comprehensive claims data.

04/02/2026

Licking Memorial Health Systems is accepting nominations for the Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Award. The award recognizes an organization in Licking County for ongoing work and/or a specific project that has improved the health of the community and will be presented at the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Reception. Submit a nomination today: https://www.lmhealth.org/PDF-Files/LMHF/BAHC-Nomination-Form.aspx

04/02/2026

April is National Donate Life Month. Today, we honor living organ and tissue donors who have saved lives with their selfless gift. Birth tissue donation, including the placenta, amniotic membrane, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord tissue, is often used in reconstructive procedures to promote healing and treat burns and painful wounds. To date, Licking Memorial Hospital has assisted with 195 placenta donations, which has created approximately 4,875 healing grafts. To learn more about birth tissue donation, visit https://donatelife.net/donation/organs/birth-tissue/

04/01/2026

Registration is now open for Licking Memorial Health Systems’ Sports Screening Program! Licking County students entering grades 7 through 12 who participate in sports, marching band, and C-TEC’s Criminal Justice and Physical Therapy programs are eligible to attend the free program. LMHS offers pre-participation physical examinations to student-athletes in grades 7 through 12, which the Ohio High School Athletic Association requires annually of all student-athletes. Nine screening dates are available from May 4 to May 27. Due to a limit of 90 participants each night of the program, advance registration is required and can be completed online at LMHealth.org/SportsScreenings.

03/31/2026

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who honored a physician for National Doctors’ Day. Honorary donations to physicians can be made year-round and are an excellent opportunity to express gratitude for the exceptional work of LMHS’ Active Medical Staff. Each donation to Licking Memorial Health Foundation (LMHF) assists us in our mission to improve the health of the community. If you would like to honor a physician, please visit the LMHF Giving page at https://www.lmhealth.org/About-LMHS/Licking-Memorial-Health-Foundation/Donations, or contact the Licking Memorial Hospital Development Office at (220) 564-4102. Gifts are
tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

03/31/2026

Join us this Thursday for the Caregivers Expo! Approximately 50 local vendors will be on site to provide information about available community resources to assist families who care for aging loved ones, and grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren.

Address

1320 W. Main Street
Newark, OH
43055

Website

http://www.LMHealth.org/

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