Licking Memorial Health Systems

Volume 14, Issue 5 September/October 2017 LMH Offers Broad Spectrum of Maternity Care pages 4 & 5 LMH Named on 2017 ’s Most Wired® Award List pages 2 & 3

App Offers Access to Medical Records page 3 Vaccination Misconceptions page 6 Cardiology Services Expanded page 9

Check out our Quality Report Cards online at www.LMHealth.org. See pages 18-24 for Quality Report Cards in this issue.

Measurably Different ... for Your Health! LMH Named on 2017 Health Care’s Most Wired® Award List App Offers Licking Memorial (LMH) “We are pleased to be recognized for investing in new delivery models in making and training clinicians on how information technology (IT) use recently was recognized as one of a fourth year at the national level for order to improve quality, provide access to use analytics to improve quality, and adoption among Access to Health Care’s Most Wired® Hospitals our efforts to improve the health of our and control costs.” provide access and control costs. nationwide. The survey of 698 for 2017. According to results of community. For a number of years, • 82 percent analyze retrospective participants, representing an Medical the 19th Annual Health Care’s Most we have been heavily focused on LMH provides digital diagnostic images clinical and administrative data estimated 2,158 hospitals – more Wired® survey, recently released by the implementing advanced clinical systems from Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging, to identify areas for improving than 39 percent of all hospitals American Hospital Association’s (AHA) at the point of care that directly impact the Mammography, Neuroimaging and quality and reducing the cost of in the U.S. – examines how Records Health Forum, technology is making quality of care provided to our . Nuclear Imaging to the appropriate care care. organizations are leveraging it easier for patients and providers to We have expanded these systems outside provider regardless of the provider’s • Three-quarters use sophisticated IT to improve performance for The Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) interact, thus improving communication, of the four walls of the Hospital to location, and integrates those images analytics such as predictive value-based health care in the Portal now offers an app, available through the safety and patient-provider relationships. include direct patient access to medical with the EMR. LMH also utilizes patient modeling and data to improve areas of infrastructure, business Apple App Store and Google Play, which allows New tools are helping patients become information using our patient portals as monitoring equipment which sends decision-making. and administrative management, patients faster mobile access to their medical more actively involved in their care and well as electronic information sharing with data directly into the EMR, including • Nearly 70 percent interface quality and safety, and clinical records. The Meditech MHealth app provides a maintaining their health. providers outside of Licking Memorial bedside blood pressure, pulse oximetry, electronic health record data with integration. secure, direct and streamlined connection to Health Systems (LMHS),” said Rob temperature, glucose, lab tests and fetal population health tools for care health information via personal mobile devices. According to the survey, Most Wired Montagnese, LMHS President & CEO. monitoring. management. Detailed results of the survey and hospitals are using smart phones, • More than 70 percent are study can be found in the July Interested users should search, “Meditech telehealth and remote monitoring to LMH has excelled at leveraging its Innovation in patient care embraces providing data analytic tools issue of H&HN. For a full list of MHealth,” download the app and then search create more ways for patients to access wireless network to support clinical emerging technologies and underscores training to physicians and nurses. winners, visit www.hhnmag.com. for Licking Memorial Hospital. Patients use their healthcare services and capture health technology at the point of care. Mobile the need for secure patient information • 45 percent initiate a patient existing Patient Portal logon ID and password information. This year’s results show: radiology, cardiology, and biomedical exchange. Hospitals have increased pathway using health IT to follow The AHA is the national to view their data. The app may be used to • 76 percent offer secure messaging equipment communicate wirelessly with their use of sophisticated IT monitoring a care plan. organization that represents review lab results, medical reports, discharge with clinicians on mobile devices. the Hospital’s Electronic Medical Record systems to detect patient privacy • Nearly 40 percent deliver quality and serves all types of hospitals medications, discharge instructions, and secure • When patients need ongoing (EMR). Voice communication using breaches, monitor for malicious activities metrics to physicians at the point- and healthcare networks, messages regarding after care, healthy living and monitoring at home, 74 percent the unique hands-free Vocera devices, or policy violations and produce real- of-care. as well as their patients and special events happening at LMH. use secure emails for patients and worn by nearly every member of the time analysis of security alerts. • 32 percent have tools for real- communities. Nearly 5,000 families to keep in touch with the clinical staff, occurs over the secure • 97 percent use intrusion detection time patient identification and hospitals, healthcare systems, “Patients have continually asked for quicker, care team. wireless network. In addition, Vocera systems. tracking for value-based care and other healthcare providers, easier ways to engage in their medical record • 68 percent simplify prescription devices allow patients to communicate • 96 percent perform data access Audits. conditions, such as chronic in addition to 43,000 individuals, information via mobile devices. The MHealth renewals by letting patients make directly with nurses by activating the • Nearly 90 percent run targeted obstructive pulmonary disease. form the AHA. Founded in 1898, app will satisfy this request by giving faster mobile requests on mobile devices. nurse call button. Bed alarms and phishing exercises to teach employees the AHA provides education for access to the LMH Patient Portal login screen, • 62 percent add data reported by patient monitoring equipment are to question suspicious emails. Health Care’s Most Wired survey, healthcare leaders and is a source increasing the usability of access to patients on patients to the electronic health also connected wirelessly to Vocera, conducted between January 15 and of information regarding current the go,” explained Clinical Applications Analyst record to get a better picture of providing clinical staff with continual Most Wired hospitals are transforming March 15, is published annually healthcare issues and trends. For Nemili Johnson, R.N., B.S.N., M.M.I. patient symptoms. updates from the patient bedside. care delivery with knowledge gained by Hospitals & Health Networks more information, please visit • Nearly half of the hospitals are using from data and analytics. They are (H&HN). The 2017 Most Wired www.aha.org. With MHealth, numerous key features make it telehealth to provide behavioral “The Most Wired hospitals are using investing in analytics to support new survey and benchmarking study is a easy for patients to connect to the Meditech health services to more patients. every available technology option to delivery models and effective decision- leading industry barometer measuring Patient and Consumer Health Portal. • 40 percent offer virtual physician create more ways to reach their patients visits. in order to provide access to care,” said • Portal Selector: MHealth’s Portal Selector • More than 40 percent provide real- AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. allows patients and their family members to time care management services to “They are transforming care delivery, easily locate LMH’s Meditech Portal, and patients at home for diabetes and launch the connection with a single tap. congestive heart failure. • Intuitive and user-friendly: Upon opening MHealth, the user is immediately connected to the Meditech Portal — no need to launch a browser and search for a bookmarked link. • Streamlined web view: MHealth provides the web browser functions needed to navigate the Meditech Portal, for a smooth, streamlined user experience.

For assistance or questions about the app, please contact a Patient Portal Specialist by phone at (220) 564-4030, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or email at PatientPortalQuestions@ LMHealth.org.

2 Community Connection September/October 2017 3 LMH Offers Broad Spectrum of Maternity Care Having a baby is an exciting and life- LMH was among the first facilities in Mothers and families, who choose to pressure, increased oxygen in the baby’s Department of Health, the Special Care visiting friends and family at a reasonable changing experience. Licking Memorial Central Ohio and one of the first 400 have their baby at LMH, will enjoy the blood, improved weight gain, and Nursery is equipped with critical care cost. LMH massage therapists assist in Hospital (LMH) is honored to share nationwide to receive the prestigious conveniences of home in our birthing reduced pain. and stabilization equipment, such as pain management and comfort – while in the wonder of these special moments Baby Friendly Hospital designation. suites, which are among the largest and ventilators for infants with breathing Labor and Delivery or in the Postpartum with more than 1,100 women each The international Baby Friendly program most comfortable in Central Ohio. Each The relaxed atmosphere of the difficulties and photo therapy for unit. As part of the Mother-Baby Home year. From countless comfort features recognizes hospitals that offer mothers suite includes a bathroom with a private postpartum unit allows parents to bond jaundiced infants. Extremely premature Wellness Check program, a trained to the hand-picked members of the the information, confidence and skills shower and a multimedia flat-screen with their baby while the professional babies, or babies who require transfer nurse makes a home visit after discharge dedicated staff, every aspect of the necessary to successfully initiate and television. Specially-designed, fully staff provides support and for more intensive care, often can return to answer any questions and refer LMH Maternal Child Department’s First continue breastfeeding their babies. As a adjustable beds allow multiple positions the one-on-one education necessary to LMH through the reverse transfer community resources, as needed. To Impressions program compliments the unique incentive, patients who complete for maximum comfort during and after to ensure a smooth transition home. program – which allows newborns to ensure the new baby’s first ride home is wide array of women’s services and the Breastfeeding Education class and the delivery. Rooming-in also is encouraged receive necessary treatment closer to as safe as possible, an LMH staff member programs offered by Licking Memorial Breastfeeding Promotion and Support throughout the Hospital stay and allows home and makes travel less of a who received training as a Certified Car Health Systems (LMHS), including a Program at LMH will receive an electric Whether patients prefer to progress new parents an opportunity to care for burden to family and loved Seat Technician will inspect the car seat dedicated women’s imaging center and double breast pump at discharge. The naturally or choose to have an epidural their baby with medical staff close by to ones. to confirm it meets safety guidelines. extensive gynecology services. LMH’s lactation consultant also may consult anesthetic, Labor & Delivery staff provide assistance as needed. Sleeper The technician accompanies new maternity unit serves local families who with mothers who plan to formula feed, carefully consider each patient’s sofas in each room allow spouses to Several unique services parents to the car to make certain the prefer advanced medical services closer in order to discuss the benefits of breast particular desires and expectations to stay and connect as a new family. are available to new seat is installed properly, as well. to home. Through a family-centered milk for at-risk and premature babies. help craft individualized birthing plans. Each birthing suite features an infant parents at LMH. A approach, the comprehensive maternity Thanks to the use of centralized fetal care station, so that a newborn may chef-prepared gourmet The birth of a baby is one of the most unit and Level II Special Care Nursery A Childbirth Education Class prepares monitoring equipment, patients are be thoroughly examined without ever dinner for two is served precious times in a family’s life. LMH focus on enhanced patient experiences expectant mothers and their coaches provided with a measure of privacy while leaving the mother’s sight. If a medical by candlelight to allow looks forward to providing a birthing with uncompromising commitment to for labor and delivery by providing maintaining the peace of mind that the need should arise, equipment for more new parents to experience, which emphasizes quality quality medical care for families and practical instruction, including relaxation staff is continually assessing the progress intensive care is nearby. A state-of-the- celebrate in the and compassion in a family- babies. and breathing techniques. A Sibling of both mother and baby. The remote art security system protects newborns privacy of their oriented environment, in order Preparation Class is designed to help monitoring technology also allows in all areas of the Maternal Child room. Room to offer the best and healthiest To help prepare for the birth of a baby, older siblings understand their place mothers the freedom to move about Department. A wristband placed on the service allows outcome for the entire family. LMH First Impressions offers a variety within the family and includes a during the labor process. Expectant infant upon delivery uniquely matches patients the Our blend of high-tech and of childbirth and parenting education discussion of a baby’s appearance, and mothers have access to birthing and those placed on the mother and their convenience high-touch service offers a classes. The Prenatal Breastfeeding what to expect when visiting mom and peanut balls during labor and also may support person at the time of registration. to choose what level of maternal care that will Basics class is designed to provide the new baby. A Grandparenting class consult midwives and/or a certified doula Visitors receive secure passcodes for and when to allow the first impressions of expectant parents with information focuses on changes in the best and safest – a trained professional who provides entry into the post-partum unit, and eat. These a new baby to leave a lasting about the benefits of breastfeeding for practices for caring for newborns in continuous physical, emotional and siblings wear special badges. meals also are memory. mothers, babies and society. Parents recent years. Friends and Family Infant informational support throughout labor available to learn the basics of breastfeeding, CPR, Newborn Basics and a childbirth and delivery. A fully-equipped operating Trained registered nurses provide including skills and techniques necessary pain management class also are among room is available right on the Maternity care for well babies primarily in the for successful breastfeeding, and have the education offerings. Unit should a Caesarean section be mother’s room, and to ill newborns in an opportunity to speak with one of our necessary. a specialized care nursery. Designated International Board Certified Lactation “Stork tours” provide expectant families as a Level II facility Consultants. Many women – brand the opportunity to visit the state-of-the- “We are pleased to offer a broad by the Ohio new mothers and experienced parents art facilities and learn more about LMH spectrum of maternity services to meet alike – have difficulty breastfeeding Maternal Child services in person. The the needs of expectant mothers,” said or just want an open and supportive Baby Expo, presented annually by the Lynda Hoffman, Director of the Maternal environment to ask questions and LMH Development Council, features Child Department. “Patients appreciate meet other breastfeeding moms. The Maternal Child staff and area businesses, the opportunity to experience a low- Breastfeeding Promotion and Support offering an opportunity for attendees to intervention birth, while knowing the Program offers encouragement and learn more about local baby/maternity safety of high-tech medical interventions education in all aspects of breastfeeding products and services. Safety-themed are readily available,” she continued. and its impact on daily life, both during hands-on demonstrations presented by pregnancy, and after the birth of a subject-matter experts address CPR, For the first hour after delivery, LMH baby. Designed to assist mothers in choking, bathing techniques and dangers promotes “snuggle time” for parents to making an informed decision about in the home and in vehicles. bond with the newborn through skin-to- infant feeding and nutrition, the Program skin contact. Known as Kangaroo Care, also provides clinical support, and At LMH, the Maternal Child staff this method can be provided by both skills training necessary for women to strive to provide the smoothest and mother and father and is encouraged for establish effective breastfeeding while in most comfortable labor and delivery all stable babies throughout the Hospital the Hospital, and to provide continued experience possible. Our priority is to stay. Benefits of Kangaroo Care include: support and resources to maintain help make each patient’s stay the first of steady heart rate, regular breathing, exclusive breastfeeding at home. many happy memories with their baby. stable temperature regulation and blood

4 Community Connection September/October 2017 5 Vaccination Misconceptions Licking County Youth Participate in the Over the past decades, conflicting about medical studies falsely claiming translocation of certain proteins into reports have created confusion that the antigens in vaccines given at the bloodstream that damaged brain Third Period of the Program concerning the safety and effectiveness the same time overwhelm the immune development in young children. This Youth in Licking County, ages 6 to hour of glow light bowling. Healthy of vaccinations. The reported system. Antigens – substances that paper has been repeatedly discredited 12, participated in numerous events snacks were provided throughout the information has wrongly caused cause the body to create antibodies – in medical literature and his findings throughout the third period of the event. apprehension and misconceptions are necessary in the fight to ward off were not only found to be invalid, but Active•Fit Program, including a field day, concerning vaccinations. The sense of infectious diseases. “The Gerber fraudulent. The paper was deleted from bowling, and a 1-mile Fun Run. These The annual Active•Fit Fun Run completed doubt and concern has persuaded many of Infectious Diseases states that there public record in 2010 for its falsity. To events encouraged youth to exercise, eat the third period events lineup for the parents to opt out of vaccinating their are less immunological components in date, no scientific evidence supports healthy foods, and maintain proper fluid summer months. Active•Fit youth were children. vaccines today than there were in the this theory; however, there have been intake for good health. able to participate in the run prior to the 1980s, with a comparison of more than numerous studies contradicting such LMHS “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk. Richard A. Baltisberger, M.D., who 3,000 components compared to less claims. “There is no evidence that links On Tuesday, June 27, Licking County The children received a T-shirt and gift serves the Licking County community than 200 components in 2009,” said any vaccine to autism in children,” youth participated in the Active•Fit Field bag for participating in the Fun Run. as the Chief of Pediatrics at Licking Dr. Cairns. Dr. Baltisberger said. “However, many Day at Alford-Reese Park in Newark. Memorial Hospital, often educates studies prove that vaccines do not cause Youth had an opportunity to join multiple Participation in all Active•Fit summer parents and guardians of the pediatric Furthermore, a CDC study in 2013 autism.” For example, in 2013, the CDC activities throughout the event with events counted toward the Active•Fit benefits of vaccinations, and provides tested 1,047 children, aged 7 to 10, performed another study to analyze snack/hydration breaks, and water games Program Period 3 goals. The current documented research to dispel who received 7,266 antigens, 8,127 vaccines and the antigens used in the to cool off at the end of the fun-filled period, complete with new goals, began misconceptions. One concept concerns antigens, and 10,341 antigens at ages 7, vaccinations. Antigens were observed afternoon. The children were split up into September 1. All Program participants whether or not vaccinations are able to 12 and 24 months, respectively. This for the first two years of each child’s two age groups, ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12, have an opportunity to choose and fight viruses or infections. “If you were was aimed to analyze the results to see life. The study observed children who and participated in two games of choice, complete new wellness goals by to review the statistics before and after if the children’s immune systems were had autism, and those who did not. The including flag football, soccer, kickball, December 31 to qualify for the next vaccinations were invented, the numbers negatively affected by receiving a larger results showed that the total amount of and freeze tag. incentive prize drawing. Since 2012, the plummet. There is no question, dose of antigens versus a smaller dose antigens in the children’s bodies were the Active•Fit program has registered more scientifically, that these vaccinations of antigens. The study concluded there same, meaning there was no correlation Approximately 100 youth attended the than 3,100 participants who select health- work,” Dr. Baltisberger stated. “Before was no association between the number between vaccines and autism. Active•Fit Bowling event, which was related goals and track their progress vaccinations, many people who were of antigens received through vaccines held on July 26. The event was hosted on the Active•Fit website. For more diagnosed with diseases such as in the first two years of life and a Although these illnesses are declining by Park Lanes Bowling Center in Heath information or to register for the Active•Fit influenza, measles and Hepatitis B were negative impact on the immune system. due to the emergence of vaccines, and featured two hours of free bowling for Youth Wellness Program, please visit not able to overcome the symptoms Interestingly, the study found that the a chance remains that a child could youth attendees that included an exciting www.ActiveFit.org. and, in many cases, such viruses caused children who received the most antigens contract such debilitating and deadly death. But today, the mortality rates tested better in attention and executive viruses without proper vaccination. of such diseases are either nonexistent functions than those who received less If you have questions or concerns or tremendously low.” Among antigens. regarding vaccinations, please contact children born from 1994 through 2013, your family physician or pediatrician for vaccination had prevented 322 million Many avoid vaccinations due to a more information. illnesses, 21 million hospitalizations, and medical study that stated vaccines 732,000 deaths the Centers for Disease may cause autism in children. This Control and Prevention (CDC) misconception stemmed from a estimates. discredited physician whose title as a medical doctor had since Craig Cairns, M.D., been renounced. The former LMHS Vice President physician had stated that the of Medical Affairs, MMR vaccine caused intestinal expressed concerns inflammation, which led to

6 Community Connection September/October 2017 7 Behind the Scenes – Radiology Cardiology Services Radiologists are physicians (M.D. or procedures and adjusting immobilization imaging equipment is surveyed regularly interventional procedures, such as D.O.) who specialize in diagnosing and devices to obtain optimum views of by qualified medical physicists to ensure a CT-guided bone biopsy, there are Expanded treating disease and injury through the specific body areas. that it is functioning properly, and that Emergency Department and Urgent use of medical imaging. Radiology plays the technologists administering the tests Care cases arriving, preparation Cardiology Services at Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) have recently expanded, now a vital role in the healthcare field by Radiographers must complete at least are certified. LMH technologists also procedures to be factored in and walk- located on both the first and second floors of the Hospital. Renovations to the area demonstrating what cannot be seen by two years of formal education in an are responsible for using radiation safety in patients,” she explained. “Our staff began in June and will continue over the next several months. The Cardiac/Pulmonary the naked eye. X-ray or radiography uses accredited hospital-based program or a techniques to ensure exposure for team also obtains images in surgery and Rehabilitation exercise areas will increase in size, and more exam rooms will be added a very small dose of ionizing radiation to two or four-year educational program at members and patients meets ALARA performs bedside procedures.” in the Heart Center. Patients should note that hours of operation will remain the same, produce pictures of the body’s internal an academic institution and must pass a (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) but the locations for various services may be different. structures. X-rays are the oldest and most national certification examination. With standards. To prevent unnecessary “We are especially excited about frequently used form of medical imaging. education and training, a technologist can radiation exposure, radiographers uses our ability to electronically transfer • First Floor: They are often used to help diagnose specialize in a particular diagnostic area. radiation protective devices like lead images to many area hospitals. This ○○Cardiology Offices disease processes or fractured bones, Radiographers and Imaging Specialists aprons and shields. Staff is continually capability is best for patient continuity ○○Licking Memorial Heart Center look for injury or infection, and locate are certified by the American Registry monitored for exposure levels and of care and allows LMH to work in ○○Cardiac Stress Testing foreign objects in soft tissue. Some X-ray of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) reports are reviewed monthly. collaboration with other healthcare ○○Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab exams may use a contrast material or and licensed by the Ohio Department facilities in the best interests of • Second Floor: barium to help improve the visibility of of Health. Additionally, Imaging The Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) our patients,” Leslee commented. ○○Cardiac procedures, such as a cardioversion, tilt-table testing or transesophageal specific organs, blood vessels, tissues or Specialists may be registered by the Radiology Department is comprised of “This electronic segment has been echocardiogram (TEE) bone. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical eight board-certified physicians who advantageous to everyone involved ○○Echocardiogram Sonographers, or Certified as a Nuclear perform a diverse array of procedures. and a significant part of the evolution ○○Electrocardiogram (EKG) and heart monitors To become a radiologist, an individual Technologist. All parties must Additionally, there are 104 department of radiology services.” ○○Heart Failure Clinic attends and receives a medical degree complete continuing education credits to staff members also offering patient care. from an accredited , remain registered. Physicians rotate daily or weekly, being The LMH Radiology Department Licking Memorial Cardiology Services passes a licensing examination, and assigned to cover different modalities. performed 120,000 exams in 2016, The Licking Memorial Cardiovascular team provides a full spectrum of diagnostic and completes a residency of at least four A radiologist’s scope of care is vast. Working in conjunction with many including 13,000 mammograms treatment services performed by experienced cardiac nurses and cardiologists in a years of unique postgraduate medical Imaging procedures are often the entry departments, such as oncology, they and 14,000 ultrasounds. General serene environment. The LMH Cardiac Imaging Lab is nationally-accredited by the education in radiology. The majority of point into the . Licking assist with staging and restaging to X-ray outpatient and Emergency Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories in radiologists also complete a fellowship – Memorial Hospital (LMH) offers a variety evaluate how patients are reacting to Department patients make up 85 echocardiography and adult stress echocardiography. one to two additional years of specialized of imaging modalities. various treatments. LMH radiologists percent of these cases. training in a particular subspecialty • Bone Densitometry (DEXA) uses provide imaging services at the main 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday of radiology, such as breast imaging, radiation Hospital, Women’s Health offices, Phone: (220) 564-4177 CT body imaging, neuroradiology or • Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray) uses Urgent Care locations and LMH interventional radiology. radiation Tamarack facility. Test results are Licking Memorial Heart Center • Computed Tomography (CT) uses usually available to the entire The Heart Center offices of Hassan Rajjoub, M.D., Fikadu G. Tekleyes, M.D., along Radiologists have significant influence radiation physician staff within 24 hours. with the offices of Debra A. Heldman, M.D., Bryce I. Morrice, M.D., and Patty S. on a patient’s healthcare. They act as • Mammography uses radiation Delivering the images to Merrick will remain on the first floor. Patients in need of stress testing or those who an expert consultant to the referring • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) physicians quickly is participate in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation can register at the Radiology desk on physician by aiding in choosing the uses a magnetic field significant to excellent the first floor. proper examination, interpreting the • Mobile Positron Emission patient care and the resulting medical images, and using Tomography (PET) filmless department LMH takes great pride in providing excellent cardiovascular services to the community. test results to direct care. Radiologists • Nuclear Medicine uses radioactive offers physicians Specializing in providing timely lifesaving techniques, the Heart Center uses the also correlate medical image findings isotopes the capability to latest technology for patients with the risk of cardiovascular disease. An outstanding with other examinations and tests as • Ultrasound uses sound waves review patient relationship with the local emergency medical services (EMS) leads to rapid, well as recommend further appropriate results easily and exceptional care for patients prior to reaching the Hospital. examinations or treatments. X-rays are safe when used with care. conveniently at the Radiation is used in the least amount office. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday A radiologic technologist, also possible and its benefits greatly outweigh 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday referred to as radiographer or imaging the risk of harm. Ohio is one of only five “The Radiology Phone: (220) 564-7750 specialist, performs diagnostic imaging states that mandate very specific rules Department never examinations. Radiographers work regarding radiation protection. LMH is closes,” commented Licking Memorial Hospital Heart Failure Clinic closely with radiologists and are an American College of Radiology (ACR) Leslee Arthur, B.Sc., A team of experienced cardiac nurses and pharmacists, along with a cardiologist who responsible for accurately positioning accredited facility. This accreditation R.T. (R) CRA, Director oversees the team, teaches patients how heart failure affects their bodies. Patients patients and ensuring that a quality ensures that the physicians supervising of Radiology and learn how to recognize developing symptoms and manage their condition. The Heart image is produced to assist in the analysis and interpreting the medical imaging Neurovascular Services. Failure Clinic was included in the relocation and is now on the second floor of LMH in for treatment. Radiographers also meet stringent education and training Aside from a daily work the former offices of the Medication Therapy Clinic. work directly with patients, explaining standards. It also signifies that the list of general imaging and

8 Community Connection September/October 2017 9 Summer Fun and Education Provided Project SEARCH Program through LMHS Summer Camps Returns to LMHS During the month of July, Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) hosted summer camps for local youth based Camp Med Following the success of the inaugural Students from the Granville, Newark, North on various health related topics, including cancer and diabetes, which featured active play and education. The For area high school seniors, Camp Project SEARCH program, Licking Fork, Northridge and Southwest Licking one-day camps offered an opportunity to meet other children and learn how to stay healthy. Licking County Med offered an opportunity to speak Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is school districts are participating in Project high school seniors also were invited to participate in a two-day camp to learn about careers in health care. with healthcare professionals and continuing its collaboration with the SEARCH this year. In addition to serving as experience firsthand what a career Licking County Education Service the host site, LMHS will provide uniforms to in health care entails. Thirty-nine Center, Opportunities for Ohioans with all of the students, as well as transportation Camp Courage students, chosen through a rigorous Disabilities, Greenleaf Job Training via Licking County Transit Services for those Camp Courage was designed to help reduce anxiety application process, spent two Services, the Licking County Board of who need it. about cancer for children, ages 7 to 13, who have had days visiting various departments Developmental Disabilities, and area an encounter with the disease – whether personally throughout LMH. The attendees school districts to offer the program for Led by an instructor, job coaches, and or through a close friend or family member. The day were divided into groups, and Licking County students during the 2017- directors and managers within LMHS camp, held at Infirmary Mound Park in Granville, had allowed to participate in interactive 2018 school year. The Project SEARCH departments, the students receive a a superhero theme, encouraging the attendees to find medical demonstrations. The High School Transition Program, which combination of classroom instruction, their superpower and create a cape with a personally students were given the opportunity began at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in career exploration and on-the-job training. designed superhero logo. D’Anna N. Mullins, M.D., to use surgical equipment and 1996, provides real-life work experience, Students began the program in August Ph.D., of Licking Memorial Hematology/Oncology, spoke sonograms, learn to draw blood, and combined with training in employability with orientation and time to acclimate to to the group about exercise, proper nutrition, overcoming administer medications. The group and independent living skills, to help youth the healthcare environment. Throughout fear and making healthy choices. Jeff Smith, Director of also spent time observing physician with disabilities make successful transitions the school year, students continue to work Pastoral Care, also spoke to the children focusing on facing practices including Dermatology, from school to adult life. LMHS facilities on employability and functional skills fear and completing difficult tasks. The children enjoyed Orthopedic Surgery, Women’s again will host the local Project SEARCH in a classroom setting, but the majority CAMP Health, Hematology/Oncology healthy snacks, a scavenger hunt and water games. COURAGE program, which eight area students of their time is spent completing three and Pulmonology. completed last year. unique rotations in a variety of clinical and Camp A1c technological areas of the Health Systems. LMHS invited children, ages 7 to 13, who have diabetes “After seeing firsthand the positive impact The internship rotation allows the students to attend Camp A1c. Diabetes is a long-term health Project SEARCH made on our organization to acquire marketable and transferable skills condition that causes high blood sugar and inadequate and the community in its inaugural year, necessary to be hired by Licking County insulin levels in the body. This year, we are thrilled to partner with a number businesses for entry-level positions, with the group met at the Bryn Du Mansion of local organizations again to offer this additional responsibilities added as their Carriage House for the one-day outstanding educational experience in proficiency in the core areas increases. camp featuring a racing theme. LMH Licking County,” said LMHS President & These work experiences also help the Community Wellness Point of Care CEO Rob Montagnese. “Students receive students build communication, teamwork Technician Zak Holland encouraged the opportunity to learn important skills and critical thinking skills. the group to exercise often, while that will allow them to enter the local Dietitian Annmarie Thacker and Point of workforce and embark on a meaningful The long-term goal of Project SEARCH Care Technician Ed Nagy spoke about and long-lasting career. They are not the is to provide a set of transferable skills to controlling diabetes through diet and only beneficiaries from this great program, people with disabilities, which will result in monitoring blood glucose levels. The however, as it also gives area businesses a diverse group of motivated job seekers highlight of the day was a derby race an expanded pool of qualified candidates for employers throughout Licking County. with cars the children built themselves. from which to hire. Our staff greatly At the conclusion of each academic year, The group also enjoyed kickball and enjoyed working with the Project SEARCH students who graduate from the program water games. interns last year because of the positive are prepared for competitive employment attitudes and tremendous work ethics they and have assistance obtaining complex and Camp Med Participants displayed every day.” rewarding jobs. Shelby Abbott Kerrington Mintier Emily Amore Rachel Orr 2017 Hannah Armstrong Abigail Padar Hannah Brown Lydia Pinkerton Riley Bruck Megan Royer Emily Conkle Lexi Ruh Makinley Cramer Emily Smeller Madison Giffin Alisa Starkey Kaia Goodin Grant Stelzer Shelby Graham Megan Trainer Yanni Guo Addie Van Kirk Morgan Guthrie Alexis VanWinkle Remie Helt Madison Webb Carley Joyce Makenzie Westbrook Cassidy Justus Sydney White Morgan Lantz Baylee Wilson Olivia Lester Makayla Wissinger Katelyn Marczewski Ruby Yearling Bailee McKenzie Kaylin Zipf Delaney McMenamin

10 Community Connection September/October 2017 11 Over 100 seniors, ages 60 years and up, Active•Senior Celebration joined Licking Memorial Health Systems Active•Senior Event – (LMHS) for the Active•Senior Celebration at the conclusion of the inaugural year of the Rewards Healthy Lifestyles program. The event was held at the Bryn Brunch Walk with Dr. Wang Du Mansion Field House in June, where a Licking Memorial Health Systems invited Recent studies have shown that 50 Registration on the website allows BBQ meal was provided, along with fun seniors, ages 60 years and up, to the percent of people over the age of 85 participants to document their goal activities and rewards for participants. LMHS Active•Senior Brunch Walk in August. will suffer from dementia. Dr. Wang progress on an ongoing basis for President & CEO Rob Montagnese served as Participants enjoyed a walk beginning at recommended proactively organizing the opportunity to win great prizes. emcee and auctioneer for the evening. the Rotary Park Pavilion in Newark while personal affairs before observing the Participants also may track their Even Wang, M.D., of Licking Memorial early signs of dementia. He also noted progress in an Active•Senior booklet, During the auction, participants had the Neurology, discussed dementia. A that best practices to help prevent the and then transfer the information to the opportunity to use points earned during the healthy brunch followed the walk. onset of dementia are a healthy diet and Active•Senior website prior to the end of year through the Active•Senior program to daily exercise. each program year in April. Booklets are bid on exciting prizes. Active•Seniors who Dementia is a general term for a available at Licking Memorial Hospital, are enrolled in the program complete and decline in mental ability severe enough Dr. Wang joined Licking Memorial Licking Memorial physician offices track health goals to earn points throughout to interfere with daily life. A chronic Neurology in July 2015. He received and other select community locations. the year in four categories: Physical, or persistent disorder of the mental his Doctor of Medicine degree For additional questions about the Nutritional, Mental and Social. To be eligible processes, dementia can be caused by from St. George’s University in Active•Senior program, please contact for the auction, seniors needed to achieve brain disease or injury and is marked by St. George, Grenada. Dr. Wang the LMHS Public Relations department at least eight goals in each of the categories. memory disorders, personality changes completed an internal medicine at (220) 564-1560. Auction prizes included a Columbus Zoo and impaired reasoning. “Dementia internship, a neurology residency and Membership, Canal Market District tokens, is a degenerative and progressive a fellowship in neurophysiology an overnight stay at the Granville Inn, a FitBit condition,” explained Dr. Wang. “There and electromyography – all at fitness tracker, bicycles, valuable gift cards is not a cure, but there are medications The Ohio State University. He and more. available to help manage the symptoms.” earned his undergraduate degree He confirmed that there is a genetic at Northwestern University in The Celebration featured various games component to the condition and that Evanston, Illinois. for attendees including Plinko, Corn Hole, environmental factors also may affect Fortune Wheel and Mini Golf, with prizes an individual’s probability of developing The Active•Senior program, for winners. Attendees were able to visit dementia. designed to promote healthy information tables and receive health lifestyles for adults ages 60 and screenings during the event. older, focuses on the following goals: The Active•Senior program is a goal-oriented • Encourage adults to stay health program to benefit seniors in Licking physically fit and maintain a County. The goals of the program are to: healthy diet. • Encourage adults to stay physically fit and • Motivate adults to challenge maintain a healthy diet. themselves intellectually and • Motivate adults to challenge themselves stay connected with friends intellectually and stay connected with and family. friends and family. • Help adults maintain a lifelong • Help adults maintain a lifelong commitment to personal health commitment to personal health and and wellness. wellness. For more information or to register The Active•Senior program was designed for the Active•Senior program, please with activities which have been reviewed and visit www.LMHSActiveSenior.org. approved by medical staff, physical therapists, and dietitians to ensure a well-balanced program. However, individuals should discuss their personal exercise and nutrition goals with their physician.

The 2017-2018 goal program began on May 1, and will continue through April 30, 2018. Join LMHS for Active•Senior BINGO on October 20, 2017. For more information or to register for the Active•Senior program, please visit www.LMHSActiveSenior.org, or call LMHS Public Relations at (220) 564-1560.

12 Community Connection September/October 2017 13 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk New Appointments & 1-mile Fun Walk The tenth annual Licking Memorial Health Memorial Hospital (LMH) Development winners determined by the highest Systems (LMHS) “For Your Health” 5K Council presented the community event percentage of participants to run Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk engaged in collaboration with sponsors The Dawes or walk the event. The Corporate more than 1,600 participants at The Arboretum, the Licking County Family Participation Challenge winners Dawes Arboretum’s scenic grounds. YMCA, and Park National Bank. were: micro (1 to 10 employees) – Individual runners and walkers navigated McLain, Hill, Rugg and Associates, the course throughout The Arboretum’s The overall female and male winners of Inc.; small (11 to 20 employees) nationally-recognized plant collections. the “For Your Health” Run/Walk & 1-mile – Unipac, Inc.; medium (21 to 99 2017 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk A shorter, one-mile route also was offered Fun Walk included: first place – Madison employees) – Center for Sight; and Sarah E. Dorsky, APRN-CNP, Charles L. Geiger, D.O., Frances B. Horenstein, M.D., & 1-mile Fun Walk Medalists joined Licking Memorial Family joined Licking Memorial joined Licking Memorial as an option for the Fun Walk. Eyman (19:45) and Taylor Hopkins (16:40); large (100 or more employees) Practice – Licking Valley. Family Practice – Doctors Gastroenterology Group Top Female Top Male second place – Haylee Zigan (19:51) and – The Energy Cooperative and Park 5. “The main goal of this event is simply to J. Newman (17:21); and third place – ArmorSource (tie). Overall Madison Eyman Taylor Hopkins encourage local residents to live a healthy Andrea Light (21:06) and Thomas Patton Haylee Zigan J. Newman lifestyle,” LMHS President & CEO Rob (17:34). The top three overall female and Prior to the “For Your Health” Andrea Light Thomas Patton Montagnese said. “The attendance has male finishers received medals. Gift cards 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun 14 & Gwendolyn Stare Jack Lutz grown each year and we are proud to see to Dick’s Sporting Goods were offered to Walk, the Active•Fit Youth Under Adrienne Collier Ian Law more and more community members these winners, but two collegiate runners Wellness Program offered a free Meghan Exline Aidan Bowman participating. Our first event included respectfully declined the prizes. Medals 1-kilometer race for children aged 15 to 19 Elana Preston Ramen Felumlee approximately 200 individuals, so to see also were awarded to those who finished 6 to 12 to promote the health Abby Silone Nate Russell more than 1,600 today is fantastic. I am in the top three of their age and gender benefits of running as regular Erin Dugan Zane Romine pleased that many people of all ages groups. exercise. More than 100 children 20 to 24 Kali Hastings Chris Monroe have gathered to promote the benefits registered for the event and Abby Kirkpatrick Christopher Briggs Peter S. Kim, M.D., Thomas “Marty” McCoy, Amy-Elizabeth G. Rogers, of exercise and good health.” LMHS and PNB invited Licking County received a souvenir T-shirt and Courtney Browning Nick Debolt of Cherry Westgate Family APRN-CRNA, APRN-CNM, businesses to promote employee wellness goody bag. Practice, joined the joined Licking Memorial joined Licking Memorial 25 to 29 Cait Klan Cook Jerod Abel LMH Medical Staff. Anesthesiology. Women’s Health. The honorary chairs of the 2017 “For Your by joining the Corporate Participation Daryan Wood Brock Finelli Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk Challenge. Businesses were grouped Angelia Hastings Jacob Schaurer were Howard Reeves, D.O., his wife, into four categories based on their Sara, and their son, Brackyn. The Licking total number of employees with the 30 to 34 Chandra Elder Peter Lowe Lindsay Lachowsky Brian Noethlich Morgan Hardy Josh Filler 35 to 39 Jessica Englehart Darrin Wilson Diana Ermlich Joshua Webb Natalie Ball Cory Campbell 40 to 44 Lori Flis Jeremy Weaver Renee Hall Sean Dugan Catherine Exline Ben Russell Cherreen H. Tawancy, D.P.M., Melissa S. Tripoli, M.D., of Foot & Ankle Specialists of of Center for Sight, joined 45 to 49 Amy Van Meter Thomas Englehart Central Ohio, joined the LMH the LMH Medical Staff. Julie Newhouse Joel McCreery Medical Staff. Colleen Skinner John Dubois 50 to 54 Holly Wheeler Jerame Davies Sue Mill James Silone Karen Herring Todd Patton 55 to 59 Linda Castle Bob Castle Leslie Waugh Joseph Fondriest Tina Roberts Wesley Wagner 60 to 64 Kitty Consolo Mark Bates Judy McNeish Steve Ehret Terri Carter Gale Brewer 65 to 69 Chris Montis A.J. Tarquino Nancy Shamp Randall Williams Claudia Foulke Will Kern 70 to 74 Carol Brockway Daniel Sekerak Christine Rice Dan Spangler George Zabel 75 to 79 Dottie Crump Mike Hendershot

14 Community Connection September/October 2017 15 New Family Practice Physicians Physician Spotlight Andrew J. Terlecky, D.O., received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Ohio Meet Growing Need in Community University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed an orthopedic surgery A climbing demand for Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, in Stratford, of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at the residency at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. physicians (PCP) in the U.S. has become New Jersey, and Our Lady of Lourdes Ohio University College of Osteopathic a national area of concern. Licking Medical Center, in Camden, New Jersey. Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed Dr. Terlecky is a member of the Ohio Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Association, County also has experienced a growing Dr. Geiger is board certified in family his residency at Dayton Community the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and Sigma Sigma Phi osteopathic fraternity. He is need and, as a result, Licking Memorial medicine. Family Medicine through Wright State married to Rachel M. Terlecky, D.O., who is a Licking Memorial Emergency Medicine physician. Health Systems (LMHS) has recently hired University in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Harris is a number of family practice physicians, Licking Memorial Health Professionals board certified in family medicine. as well as constructed a new location (LMHP) welcomed Kurt J. Palazzo, to help provide care to community M.D., in May. He is the first physician to Licking Memorial Family Practice – Ask a Doc – Sports Injuries with Andrew J. Terlecky, D.O. members who need access to a PCP. provide primary care at Licking Memorial Pataskala announced the addition of Keri Family Practice – Downtown Newark L. Hershberger, M.D., in December 2016. Question: As a parent, how can I distinguish between an ache that will heal on its own versus an injury that “We recognize the growing need for in the newly constructed Gerald K. Dr. Hershberger received her Doctor of requires a visit to the doctor? more family practice physicians in our McClain Building. Dr. Palazzo received Medicine degree at Indiana University area,” said Vice President Physican his Medical Degree from The Ohio State School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Answer: Participating in sports offers The most common injuries that young This plate is replaced by solid bone Practices Greg Wallis. “LMHS University College of Medicine. He Indiana. She completed a family numerous benefits for children including athletes suffer are sprains and strains. A when growth is complete – sometime administration certainly is working hard completed a three-year residency in medicine residency at Grant Medical exercise and social interaction; however, sprain is a stretch or tear to a ligament – during adolescence. Growth plates are to increase access. We have gone family practice at Wheeling Hospital in Center in Columbus. Dr. Hershberger parents need to be prepared to care for one of the bands of tough, fibrous tissue typically found in the hand and fingers, through the process of recruiting some Wheeling, West Virginia. He has been a is board certified in family medicine. sports-related injuries. According to the that connects two or more bones at a the bones of the forearm, the bone of high-quality medical staff who will family physician for 20 years and is board Centers for Disease Control and joint and prevents excessive movement the upper leg, the lower leg bones and provide excellent care to patients and certified in family medicine. Licking Memorial Family Practice – Prevention (CDC), more than 2.6 million of the joint. Sprains are most often the foot bones. If a child injures any of enhance access to family practice.” Greg Downtown Newark, within the Gerald children are treated in the emergency caused by a fall or twisting motion. The these areas, it is important to seek explained that the number of physicians In April, Richard D. Kennedy, M.D., K. McClain Building, is one of the many department each year for sports and child may complain about pain, and professional help. hired in this field within the Health began providing primary care at Licking Health Systems’ expansion projects recreation-related injuries. These injuries swelling likely will be evident. A strain Systems may continue to grow based on Memorial Family Practice – Hebron. Dr. designed to ensure community residents also are the single most common cause refers to a muscular injury and occurs Although injuries can happen to any demand and volume of patients. Kennedy received his Medical Degree receive timely and convenient care. of injury-related primary care office when a muscle has been stretched or child who plays sports, parents can help from Wright State University Boonshoft Offering greater access to primary care visits. While a broken bone typically is torn from overextension. Symptoms with prevention. A stretching routine or Licking Memorial Family Practice School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He for residents is a priority and LMHS will easy to recognize by swelling or include sudden pain followed by warm-up before an activity and a locations recently expanded coverage by completed a family practice residency continue efforts to fill this growing need deformation, it can be difficult to decide immediate limited range of motion to the cool-down period after will help loosen hiring five new physicians and two nurse at Mount Carmel Family Medicine in in Licking County. Community members whether to visit a physician if there is no affected area. Mild sprains and strains muscles and joints to keep such flexible. practitioners. Most recently, Charles Columbus. In addition, Dr. Kennedy who are in need of a PCP are encouraged obvious trauma or if the child continues can be managed at home with the Ensuring the child has the proper L. Geiger, D.O., joined Licking completed a fellowship in geriatric to contact a family practice office to to be active. Knowing when to seek aforementioned RICE technique. If the equipment including good athletic Memorial Family Practice medicine at Indiana University School of schedule an appointment. A full list of help is an important step in preventing injury causes extreme swelling or footwear also will help prevent injuries. – Doctors’ Park 5. Dr. Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is family practice physicians also can be long-term damage to tendons or bones. bruising and the pain does not go away Encourage the child to follow the rules of Geiger received his Doctor board certified in Family and Geriatric found by visiting www.LMHealth.org and after a few days, take the child to see a the sport and avoid playing when very of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine. selecting Services > Physician Practices > For the most part, a sports injury can be physician. tired or in pain. Be sure the child stays degree at the University of Family Practice. treated at home. Pain from a twisted hydrated to avoid heat injuries. Parents Medicine and of Stacey Guan, M.D., began working part ankle or sore muscle can be remedied For some children, repetitive motions should consider a preseason physical New Jersey, in Stratford, time for Licking Memorial Family Practice with a combination of rest, ice, over time can lead to overuse injuries examination to eliminate any medical New Jersey. He – Granville in March 2016. Dr. Guan compression and elevation (RICE). The such as tendinitis or a stress fracture. concerns. For younger athletes, playing completed an received her Doctor of Medicine child should stop using the injured area The symptoms are sometimes subtle. the same sport year-round exposes the internship and family degree at St. George’s University NEWARK for up to 48 hours. Cover the injury Watch for pain that gets worse with the body to the same repetitive motions and medicine residency School of Medicine in Grenada, 1272 West Main Street, Building 5 with ice for 15 to 20 minutes every four activity, but goes away with rest. There creates more opportunities for overuse at the University of West Indies. She completed a • Charles L. Geiger, D.O. – (220) 564-1770 hours. Keep pressure on the affected may be tightness, popping or grinding in and growth plate injuries. Consider Medicine and Dentistry family medicine internship and • Matthew R. Harris, D.O. – (220) 564-1778 area with an elastic medical-grade the joints along with weakness or keeping sports to a dedicated season, for of New Jersey at a family medicine residency at 20 West Locust Street bandage, and prop up the injured area swelling. The injured area usually example, instead of allowing the child to The Ohio State University Wexner • Kurt J. Palazzo, M.D. – (220) 564-4835 to reduce swelling. Typically, the pain responds to the same treatments for mild play soccer year-round, allow him or her Medical Center in Columbus. should subside in a few hours. If the injuries. Further treatments such as cast to play soccer in the spring, baseball in GRANVILLE Dr. Guan is board certified in pain continues for four to eight hours immobilization and physical therapy the summer and basketball in the winter. 1264 Weaver Drive family medicine. after resting or progressively gets worse, may be needed if the injury restricts The variety can eliminate the risk of • Stacey Y. Guan, M.D. – (220) 564-1945 it could be a sign of a more serious activity or the pain and discomfort putting stress on the same joints. Matthew R. Harris, D.O., HEBRON problem. Consider taking the child to an continues for more than a few days. joined the Doctor’s 96-H Integrity Drive Urgent Care or Emergency Department Park 5 location in • Richard Kennedy, M.D. – (220) 564-2100 if the child is unable to support any Perhaps the biggest concern for young Newark in January PATASKALA weight or put pressure on the affected athletes is a growth plate injury. The 2016. Dr. Harris One Healthy Place area, or if there is paralysis, tingling or growth plate is the area of developing received his Doctor • Keri Hershberger, M.D. – (220) 564-1915 numbness. tissues at the end of the long bones.

16 Community Connection September/October 2017 17 Quality Reporting Diabetes Care – How do we compare? to the Community At Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), we take pride in the care we provide. To monitor the quality of that care, we track specific quality measures and compare them to benchmark measures. Then, we Patient Story and Benchmarks for Diabetes Care publish them so you can draw your own conclusions regarding your healthcare choices.

Much of the care diabetes patients receive takes place in the outpatient or physician office setting. The physician offices of Licking Memorial Health Professionals (LMHP) measure the most critical indicators for diabetes. Patient Story – 1. LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 National LMHP diabetes patients receiving Cindy Cunningham eye exam 66% 63% 59% 59%(1) LMHP diabetes patients having Cindy Cunningham has a significant history database, and upload my meter readings.” Clinic pharmacist assessed that Cindy was HbA1C test 96% 96% 95% 90%(1) of diabetes in her family – her mother, Glooko helps patients understand how able to accurately count the carbohydrate father and two sisters all suffer from the certain foods, activities, times of the day, content. The logs provided the necessary LMHP Goal LMHP diabetes patients having disease. Cindy was diagnosed with Type 2 and medication doses affect blood glucose, information to calculate an insulin to lipid profile 93% 93% 91% 90% diabetes in 2002 and has struggled with allowing for easier diabetes management. carbohydrate ratio. LMHP diabetes patients having her diet and medications over the years. The app also shows patients what time of microalbuminuria test 90% 88% 86% 85% “I often felt as though I was on a roller the day they are going high or low, which “We adjusted Cindy’s insulin dosing

coaster,” she explained. Numerous days of the week are the best days, and regimen so she could give an appropriate National LMHP diabetes patients having dietitians suggested the same standard, how blood glucose levels compare to amount of insulin to cover the foot exam 90% 89% 85% 86%(1) strict diabetic diet. However, Cindy’s case previous time periods. The app works by carbohydrates included in her meals,” is unique. She also suffers from a condition syncing all of the data from a glucometer, explained Danette Warner, Medication While having the testing done is important, the test results (or outcomes) indicate how well the physician, in collaboration that affects the stomach muscles and insulin pump and/or continuous glucose Therapy Clinic pharmacist. “The new with the patient, is managing the diabetes. The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test is a simple lab test that shows the average prevents proper stomach emptying. Her monitor, then tracking the medication, regimen gave Cindy more flexibility to 2. amount of sugar (also called glucose) that has been in a person’s blood over an extended period of time. body digests and absorbs food differently carbohydrates, and lifestyle data, and adjust her insulin based on the quantity (1) and at a slower rate, making a strict finally creating easy-to-read graphs and and type of food that she was eating each LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 National LMHP diabetes patients with diabetic diet that includes salads and raw charts for the user. Cindy successfully meal. In just one week her blood sugar HbA1C less than or equal to 7% 58% 57% 56% 36% vegetables difficult for her to process. In utilized the app to enter valuable level decreased and she improved her LMHP diabetes patients with spite of this, Cindy has made significant information and then uploaded it to the blood sugar control.” HbA1C less than or equal to 8% 75% 77% 76% 57% progress in managing her diabetes with Medication Therapy Clinic every two the help of the Licking Memorial Hospital weeks for review. Medical staff was able Cindy was amazed at how her numbers People with diabetes are at high risk for heart disease. An elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol test reveals if an individual has unhealthy fat levels, which increase the risk for heart disease – a very serious complication of diabetes. (LMH) Medication Therapy Clinic. to contact her in between visits to make had leveled out as a result of the appropriate insulin dose adjustments. adjustment. By April, Cindy had lowered 3. Cindy’s family practice physician referred her A1C to 6.6. Her ultimate goal is to LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 LMHP Goal LMHP diabetes patients with LDL less her to an endocrinologist in Columbus, but To help control her blood sugar level, reach a level of at least 5.6, which is than or equal to 100 mg/dL 69% 67% 65% 50% the Thornville resident searched for care Cindy takes a long-acting insulin once a non-diabetic. The tremendous closer to home. She located I-Tsyr Shaw, day and insulin to cover her meals – a total improvement made her a good candidate The Community Case Management (CCM) program at Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) provides services to people in the M.D., of Licking Memorial Endocrinology, of four injections per day. The insulin that for an insulin pump, especially in community with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends that a person with diabetes should have an who ultimately directed her to the she takes to cover her meals is a set dose of combination with her stomach condition. 4. HbA1c blood test at least every six months to monitor glucose levels. LMH staff members work closely with patients and their Medication Therapy Clinic. “The staff at insulin and did not provide her with The clinic pharmacist and dietitian physicians to ensure that this test is performed as recommended in order to manage each patient’s condition better.

the Clinic listened right away, taking into flexibility in changing her eating patterns. introduced the idea of converting to insulin LMH 2014 LMH 2015 LMH 2016 Goal account all of my conditions,” Cindy noted. With set dose insulin prior to meals, it is pump therapy. Cindy was interested and CCM diabetes patients who “I love them all. They are sweet, nice, important for patients to be consistent with wanted to consult with Dr. Shaw, who obtained an HbA1C test 99% 100% 100% Greater than 80% helpful and have made a significant the portion size and the carbohydrate recommended she establish use of an difference in my life.” content of the food on the plate. Cindy’s insulin pump. Cindy’s numbers have Licking Memorial Hospital offers special classes and services for people with diabetes. Certified diabetes educators, registered readings tended to vary after eating and this continued to improve with the use of the nurses, dietitians and pharmacists provide one-on-one education to patients and work closely with them to set their own Upon referral to the Medication Therapy was because she was not always consistent pump. She is adjusting to changing the 5. meaningful personal goals for improving their health and well-being.

Clinic in December 2016, Cindy’s A1C with her selections and portions. To infusion set of the pump and making good LMH LMH LMH Goal number was 11.6. She had become more provide Cindy a little more flexibility with progress, experiencing no episodes of low July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014 July 1, 2015 compliant with her diabetes regimen, but her eating pattern and better control of her blood sugar. thru June 30, 2014 thru June 30, 2015 thru June 30, 2016 Goals met by diabetes education was seeking better control of her diabetes. diabetes, she met with the Clinic dietitian graduates – within six months 91% 94% 93% Greater than or The staff reviewed Cindy’s medications as to discuss learning about carbohydrate Cindy still has to continue to check her equal to 80% well as blood sugar testing and injection counting. The dietitian recommended that blood sugar three to four times a day and techniques. “They helped me download she complete a three-day food log and list enter her carbs into her pump so that the Data Footnotes: (1) Average of reported Commercial Medicare and Medicaid/HEDIS measures. the Glooko app on my smartphone and the carbohydrate content of the foods she pump can give her insulin to cover her taught me how to use it,” Cindy said. was eating. Upon review of the food and meals. Since Cindy now has better blood “I can enter insulin doses, use the food blood sugar logs, the Medication Therapy sugar control, she is feeling better and has Check out our Quality Report Cards online at www.LMHealth.org.

18 Community Connection Diabetes Care Patient Story – CIndy Cunningham (continued on page 20) September/October 2017 19 Diabetes Care Patient Story – Cindy Cunningham (continued from page 18) more energy. “I do not receive as many comfortable atmosphere. “I feel like I am recently started back to school and is Prediabetes – A Precursor to insulin shots while using the pump. It talking with friends when I am there.” pursuing a master’s degree in teaching with allows me more freedom and certainly a special intervention focus. She hopes to makes my condition easier to manage. I Last year, Cindy also was diagnosed with graduate in 2019. Type 2 Diabetes am less stressed and emotional, finally off rheumatoid arthritis. She credits Dr. Shaw Before a person develops Type 2 the development of the disease; A prediabetes diagnosis does not mean the roller coaster,” Cindy said. The insulin with helping her deal with this new The Medication Therapy Clinic moved from diabetes, it is likely the person will however, anyone can develop problems a person will develop Type 2 diabetes pump also eases the cost she incurs from diagnosis as well. “She took a lot into the Hospital to 88 McMillen Drive in May experience prediabetes – a problem with with processing sugar. Being sedentary and there is usually no need to see an diabetes. Visiting the Medication Therapy account to determine the best course of 2017. The Clinic has been working with processing sugar that leads to higher than and overweight have also been linked to endocrinologist – a physician that Clinic weekly at first, Cindy has gradually treatment for me when adding in new patients since 2003 to assist with education normal blood glucose levels, but not yet developing prediabetes. The risk of specializes in hormonal conditions reduced visits and now keeps regular medications,” she remarked. and management of the use of medications. high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. insulin resistance increases when there is including diabetes. Prediabetes is appointments every three weeks. No The staff includes pharmacists, technicians, If discovered in time, the progression to more fatty tissue around the abdomen. reversible. A physician will likely suggest adjustments of her numbers have been Cindy is very active in the community. She dietitians and nurses focused on teaching Type 2 diabetes can be delayed and Men with waists larger than 40 inches healthy lifestyle choices to bring the necessary since she began using the pump, attends More Life Church and volunteers correct dosing, the importance of prediabetes can be reversed by making and women with waists larger than 35 blood sugar level back to normal. Eating which is uncommon and evidence of her extensively at various church events, monitoring patient condition and even healthy lifestyle choices. Left inches are at a higher risk for developing healthy foods – low in fat, carbohydrates good routine. including the recent Mega Sports Camp at lifestyle changes needed to sustain good unmanaged, prediabetes can lead to prediabetes. Those who eat red or and calories and high in fiber – can help The Grove. A proud mother of five and health. Currently, more than 1,300 patients other serious complications, in addition processed meats and drink sugar- reduce the amount of glucose entering “Going to the Medication Therapy Clinic grandmother of 12, two of whom are utilize the services on a monthly basis. to Type 2 diabetes, including heart sweetened beverages often also increase the body. Exercising for 30 to 60 has made me more knowledgeable about autistic, she has a great passion for helping disease, stroke, kidney and nerve the risk of insulin resistance. Although minutes most days of the week will help my medications and aware of how such children with special needs. Cindy and her The two board-certified physicians at damage. diabetes can develop at any age, the risk the body use the sugar in the cells. work together. It also has helped me more German classic pony, Swiss Miss, Licking Memorial Endocrinology provide of prediabetes increases after age 45. Finally, losing 5 to 10 percent of body comfortably manage my diet,” Cindy said. participate in the Goodwill Pony Express care for patients with glandular disorders, Prediabetes occurs when the body weight can reduce the risk of cells She added that she does not get as hungry Program. Open to toddlers through age such as diabetes, metabolic disorders, accumulates sugar (glucose) in the There are generally no signs or becoming insulin resistant. due to complications with her gastroparisis 22, it is designed to assist special needs thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal bloodstream. Most glucose enters the symptoms of prediabetes. Some may because she is eating softer, more easily children with dexterity skills. “The program abnormalities and osteoporosis. Dr. Shaw body as food is digested. The pancreas experience darkened patches of skin on Healthy lifestyle changes generally are digestible foods. “The Clinic staff is very is incredibly fulfilling – good therapy for the and Preethi Krishnan, M.D., are accepting – a gland located behind the stomach – certain parts of the body including the sufficient to reverse prediabetes; attentive to me as a person, not just a children as well as myself,” she shared. A new patients with a physician’s referral. secretes the hormone insulin into the neck, armpits, knees and knuckles. however, medication may be needed to patient. Danette contacts me in between supporter of the local area Humane To make an appointment, please call bloodstream to move the sugar to the A patient usually finds out they have help decrease sugar levels in the blood. appointments and takes a personal interest Society, she regularly donates toys and Dr. Shaw at (220) 564-1740, or Dr. Krishnan body’s cells to be used as fuel. This prediabetes through testing. A primary The most recommended medication for in my life.” Cindy enjoys the relaxed and formula for puppies. Cindy also just at (220) 564-7950. process lowers the blood sugar level. care physician can order a number of prediabetes is metformin (Glucophage). When the pancreas does not make blood tests to check for average blood Metformin works to control the glucose enough insulin or the cells become glucose levels to determine if there is too released by the liver and increase the resistant to the action of insulin, the sugar much sugar in the bloodstream. It is cells sensitivity to insulin. Other popular accumulates in the bloodstream instead important to see a doctor if symptoms of medications for diabetes are generally Health Tips − Recognizing Diabetic Neuropathy of fueling cells. Type 2 diabetes begin to develop. The not needed, however, medications to symptoms include: control cholesterol and high blood Over time, people with diabetes can develop a type of nerve damage known as diabetic neuropathy. About 60 to 70 percent of While there is no exact cause for • Increased thirst • Fatigue pressure also might be prescribed. people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy because high blood sugar can injure nerve fibers throughout the body. The prediabetes, it is believed family history • Frequent urination • Blurred vision damage appears to be more common in people who have problems controlling blood sugar levels as well as those with high levels and genetics play an important role in of cholesterol, high blood pressure and are overweight. Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy vary depending on the type of neuropathy and which nerves are affected.

Autonomic neuropathy – internal organs including the heart, Peripheral neuropathy – nerve damage in the arms and legs bladder, lungs, stomach, intestines, sex organs and eyes • Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature Community Education – Dining with Diabetes • Lack of awareness that blood sugar levels are low changes Location: LMH First Floor Conference Rooms (hypoglycemia unawareness) • Tingling or burning sensation Date: Thursday, October 5 • Bladder problems • Sharp pains or cramps Thursday, October 12 Time: 6:00 p.m. • Digestive issues (gastroparesis, constipation) • Increased sensitivity to touch Thursday, October 19 Speakers: Annmarie Thacker, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E. • Sexual issues • Loss of balance and coordination Thursday, October 26 Shari L. Gallup, M.S., CHWC • Sharp drops in blood pressure after sitting or standing • Problems regulating body temperature Focal neuropathy – affects specific nerves, most often in the Annmarie Thacker, Making smart meal choices is important for diabetes management, but healthy eating can be challenging. • Eyes become less responsive to changes in light head, torso or leg M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E. Dining with Diabetes is a four-part cooking school program for individuals with diabetes and their families • Severe pain appears suddenly that offers healthy alternatives in food preparation. The program, presented by Registered Dietitian Annmarie Proximal neuropathy – pain in the thighs, hips, buttocks or legs • Difficulty focusing, double vision or aching behind one eye Thacker, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E., and Shari L. Gallup, M.S., CHWC, will include healthy meal demonstrations, • Sudden, severe pain in hip, thigh or buttocks • Paralysis on one side of face taste-testing, and discussions about carbohydrates, fats and vitamins. In addition, a three-course meal will be • Weak and atrophied thigh muscles • Pain in shin or foot served at each session. • Difficulty rising from a sitting position • Pain in lower back or pelvis • Pain in chest or abdomen Dining with Diabetes is presented by Licking Memorial Health Systems in partnership with The Ohio State University Extension and the Licking County Senior Levy. Advanced registration is required to attend the Consistently keeping blood sugar within a target range can help prevent or delay the progression of diabetic neuropathy. There are four-part program. Please call (740) 670-5315 to register. The cost, which is due at the time of registration, is medications that can be used as an attempt to decrease severity of symptoms. $10 for senior citizens (age 60 and over) and $20 for all other participants. Space is limited – please register by Shari L. Gallup, M.S., Wednesday, September 27. CHWC 20 Community Connection September/October 2017 21 Quality Reporting to the Community Pediatric Care – How do we compare?

At Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), we take pride in the care we provide. To monitor the quality of that care, we track specific quality measures and compare them to benchmark measures. Then, we publish them so you can draw your own conclusions regarding your healthcare choices. Sleep Deprivation in Children Immunizations are one of the safest and most effective methods to protect children from potentially serious childhood diseases. Licking Memorial Health Professionals (LMHP) monitor the percentage of children, aged 19 months to 35 months, It is not uncommon or harmful for stimulating activities. Items in the room sleep cycle, so check side effects of any 1. who receive the individual and complete set of recommended immunizations. The series is frequently referred to as the a child to occasionally experience such as a phone, computer, tablet or prescriptions the child is taking. 4:3:1:3:3:1 series. It consists of the following vaccines: sleepless nights. Distractions caused by video gaming consoles, may keep a child • 4 doses of diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis • 3 doses of Haemophilus influenzae B (influenza type B) electronics or stress can disrupt normal awake because the content holds their If your child remains drowsy or continues (whooping cough) • 3 doses of hepatitis B sleep patterns. However, continued attention and light from the devices may to have trouble sleeping through the • 3 doses of polio • 1 dose of varicella (chicken pox) sleep deprivation can seriously impact delay the release of melatonin, the sleep night, you may need to talk to your • 1 dose of measles, mumps and rubella

a child’s growth, emotional state and promoting hormone. physician about possible sleep disorders. LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 National ability to heal. Sleep plays an important Children can suffer from sleep apnea, Childhood immunization rate 91% 88% 86% 75%(1) role in maintaining good health and If the child has trouble falling asleep, look which causes interruptions in breathing (4:3:1:3:3:1 series) directly impacts a child’s development. for triggers such as chronic stress, pain, while sleeping. You may notice the Continued lack of sleep can lead to poor anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity child snoring or gasping repeatedly Children, aged 6 months to 18 years, 38% 35% 32% 59%(2) receiving the influenza vaccination attention, intense emotionality, irritability, disorder. Try to identify the stressors your through the night or waking up with a depression and increased risk-taking child might be facing, such as bullying very sore throat. Your pediatrician may behaviors. at school or worry over grades. Help ask for a sleep study to evaluate your LMHP providers follow Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer, varicella (chicken pox) and meningitis among adolescents. the child learn to relax by teaching them child. Sleep apnea could be the result 2. During the time spent in sleep, the child’s deep breathing and positive mental of large tonsils or adenoids causing the LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 National body receives more than rest. The imagery. Again, a few restless nights are airway to become blocked during sleep. Female adolescents, aged 13 to 17 years, 60% 56% 56% 42%(3) completing HPV vaccination series blood supply to the muscles increases, not harmful, but if the child continues to The physician may suggest having such Adolescent children receiving 95% 96% 96% 83%(3) energy is restored, tissues undergo have trouble falling asleep for more than removed to improve the airflow. varicella vaccination growth and repairs, and hormones for a month, and you have tried establishing Adolescent children receiving 87% 88% 89% 81% (2) development are released. For proper good sleep habits, you may need to seek meningococcal vaccination development, 40 percent of childhood medical advice. is spent sleeping. Even one hour less Pharyngitis (sore throat) is a common illness in children. Most children’s sore throats are caused by viral illnesses. While than the recommended amount of sleep Children who are overtired or stressed 3. antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial pharyngitis, they are not useful in treating viral pharyngitis. Before antibiotics are per night can directly impact mental also may experience sleepwalking and prescribed, a simple diagnostic test needs to be performed to confirm the presence of a bacterial infection. Inappropriate use of antibiotics for viral pharyngitis is costly, ineffective and contributes to the development of drug-resistant bacterial strains. and physical growth. For school age night terrors. Sleepwalking usually occurs LMHP monitors and reports how many children with sore throats, aged 2 to 18 years of age, received a Group A streptococcus children, not enough sleep can affect three to four hours after a child falls test before they were given a prescription for antibiotics. grade performance. The amount of sleep asleep and includes walking, talking needed for growth and development or other complex behaviors. The child LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 National changes as the child ages. The National usually is in a very deep sleep and may Children with pharyngitis receiving 96% 95% 96% 78%(4) test before antibiotics Sleep Foundation recommends the be difficult to wake. If the child is in following hours of sleep: danger, wake them immediately. Night LMHP screens children, aged 9 to 11 years, for high blood cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that children who have high • Newborn (0 to 3 months): 14 to 17 hours terrors also are associated with stress. cholesterol are more likely to have high cholesterol as adults, placing them at increased risk for heart disease. By identifying • Infant (4 to 11 months): 12 to 15 hours A child experiencing night terrors will 4. at-risk children at a young age, families have an opportunity to make important lifestyle changes to diet and exercise to increase • Toddler (1 to 2 years): 11 to 14 hours wake with a sudden reaction of fear. the likelihood that their children will enjoy long and healthy lives. • Preschool (3 to 5 years): 10 to 13 hours This can happen two to three hours • School age (6 to 13 years): 9 to 11 hours after the child falls asleep. Unlike a LMHP 2014 LMHP 2015 LMHP 2016 LMHP Goal Children, aged 9 to 11 years, 81% 65% 72% 65% • Teenager (14 to 17 years): 8 to 10 hours nightmare, there are no images to receiving cholesterol screening recall, just the sensation of fear. To Most causes of sleep deprivation easily prevent sleepwalking and night terrors, When a child arrives with suspected or known sexual abuse, the specially trained sexual assault response team (SART) conducts can be remedied at home. The most consider the possible stressors and a comprehensive evaluation of the child, including use of forensic kits to gather evidence from sexual assault victims. Complete common cause is poor sleep hygiene. create a safe sleep environment. 5. use of this kit ensures that evidence is collected properly and submitted to law enforcement for analysis. Children and teenagers may believe they do not need sleep, or will simply refuse Illnesses which make it difficult LMH 2014 LMH 2015 LMH 2016 LMH Goal Forensic kit collection was complete 100% 100% 100% 100% to sleep so they can continue an activity to breathe, such as colds, for children treated for sexual abuse such as a video game. It is important tonsillitis or allergies, can to establish good sleep habits such as a lead to loss of sleep as well. Data Footnotes: (1) Estimated Vaccination Coverage* with Individual Vaccines and Selected Vaccination Series Among Children 19-35 Months of Age by State and Local Area; US, National Immunization Survey Q3/2014-Q2/2015. (2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Survey, “Flu Vaccination Coverage, United States, 2014-15 Influenza Season” regular, consistent schedule and bedtime In this case, do the best updated October 30, 2016. (3) Estimated Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Doses Among Adolescents Aged 13-17, by State/Area; National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS- routine. Ensure the child’s room offers you can to alleviate the Teen), United States, 2016. (4) NEW-National Committee of Quality Assurance, State of Health Care Quality Report Card 2016. a comfortable sleep environment that symptoms of the illness. it is quiet, dark and not too hot or cold. Medications also may Limit caffeine intake and exposure to interfere with the Check out our Quality Report Cards online at www.LMHealth.org.

22 Community Connection September/October 2017 23 LMH Hosts Fourth LMHS Supports Licking County Relay for Life The annual Pataskala Relay for Life event cancer, as well as a Luminaria Ceremony Annual Baby Expo took place at The Grove by the River on in remembrance of lost loved ones. Hollander Street in Newark on July 22 Sunday, October 15 and 23. Relay for Life, the signature event Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. of the American Cancer Society, features is dedicated to the early detection and continuous walking, with the goal of treatment of cancer. In addition to Licking Memorial raising funds to benefit cancer research excellent patient care, LMHS provides Hospital through sponsorships and donations. free community education programs on topics including colorectal cancer and Featuring select baby specialty vendors, During the opening ceremony, D’Anna N. skin cancer. Cancer screenings include safe nursery display and information on: Mullins, M.D., Ph.D., of Licking Memorial free mammograms to qualifying women Hematology/Oncology, offered words with financial need. • Pregnancy care, including nutrition of encouragement to the attendees. • Breastfeeding This year’s event featured 43 teams, • Newborns’ special needs with 330 participants – some of whom • “First Impressions” classes at LMH were cancer survivors themselves – in addition to the many friends, caregivers • CPR for infants, children and adults and family members whose lives have • Licking Memorial Pediatrics services been impacted by cancer. Together, they • Licking Memorial Women’s Health services raised over $70,500 for cancer research. • “Quit for You, Quit for Your Baby” tobacco Some attendees also participated in an cessation services honorary Survivors Lap to recognize • Vendors’ products for mothers-to-be, as well as those who have won the fight against mothers and babies • Car seat check station

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the joy of childbirth! Light refreshments, door prizes, and a variety of great give-away items LMH Offers Free Mammogram Program will be available. on National Mammography Day FREE Event! Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH), Licking Memorial Women’s Health, and Tri-County Radiologists, Inc., will offer free mammograms to qualifying low-income women in order to promote the importance of breast cancer screening awareness. LMH will sponsor For more information, please call (220) 564-4102. screenings on National Mammography Day, Friday, October 21. Tests will be performed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Women’s Imaging Center at LMH, and Licking Memorial Women’s Health, located at 15 Messimer Drive in Newark. The number of free mammograms will be limited to 75. Any woman who is interested in receiving a free mammogram at LMH should contact her physician for more information and a referral.

In order to be eligible to participate in this program, women must meet the following Health Tips – Infant Sleep Safety Tips criteria: • Must reside or work in Licking • Should have no symptoms of breast Creating a safe sleep environment for your infant can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep- County cancer related infant deaths. In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations on infant sleep for parents. The • Must be at least 40 years old • Must not have received a free Academy suggests infants should sleep in the same bedroom as parents, but not the same bed, for at least the first six months of life. • Must be uninsured, or not eligible mammogram from LMH in the last 12 They also issued the following recommendations to create a safe sleep environment. for Medicare or Medicaid months • Place the baby on his or her back. • Must have a physician’s referral • Use a firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet. • Use only a tight-fitting sheet in the crib or bassinet. The free tests apply only to screening mammograms. The X-rays will be interpreted • Avoid soft bedding, including crib bumpers, blankets, pillows and soft toys. by Tri-County Radiologists, including Sean Choice, M.D., Edward Del Grosso, M.D., • Do not use commercial devices, including wedges or positioners, marketed to reduce the risk of SIDS. Joseph Fondriest, M.D., Daniel Kennedy, M.D., Lisa Lee, M.D., Owen Lee, M.D., • Offer a pacifier at nap time and bedtime. and Timothy Lifer, D.O. If the results of the screening mammogram indicate that the • Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended daily to facilitate development. patient needs further testing, the follow-up mammogram will not be covered under • Avoid exposure to smoke, alcohol and illicit drugs. the free program. However, financial assistance programs are available if follow-up is required. Information regarding the Hospital Care Assurance Program can be obtained at If you are concerned about the infant being cold during the night, use a sleep sack that is wearable and specifically designed for infants. the LMH Cashier’s Office.

24 Community Connection September/October 2017 25 2017 Golf Gala Sponsors Annual Golf Gala Supports LMH CLUB SPONSOR ($7,500) Ann Howard Lombardi Water Management, Inc. Always Forward CrossFit Longhorn Steakhouse Denison University King Business Interiors George & Bonnie Manning Amanda Snow – LuLaRoe Kim Lust The Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) and a round of golf at the Denison Golf Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, PLL; Rotary KOOL 101.7FM WNKO McCullough’s Tree Service America’s Pizza Company, LLC Market Street Soda Works ACE SPONSORS ($5,000) Logicalis Robert & Patricia McGaughy (Pizza Hut) Matilda Charlotte Development Council hosted the 2017 Club at Granville. The First Federal Savings Club of Newark, Ohio; Staples Business Frontier Remodeling Co. Amy & Jim Matesich McLain, Hill, Rugg & Anonymous Maximum Fitness Center LMH Golf Gala at the Denison Golf Club team of John Compton, Scot Evans, Paul Advantage; Sunny 95; and TAD Sports. John Hinderer Honda Mattingly Landscape Services Associates, Inc. Craig Baldwin Midas Auto Service Experts at Granville on June 19. The annual golf Thompson and Ryan West took second Dr. Donald G. & Patsy Jones McClain Creations Merrill Lynch – Seth Conley The Bank of America Charitable Moe’s Original Bar B Que Matesich Distributing Company Mortellaro McDonald’s Mid-State Systems Foundation Tom Mullady outing raised funds to benefit the new place. Each team member received a golf The LMH Development Council was MedBen Mountjoy Chilton Medley The Miller Family – Matt, Alison, Barclay Photography & The Nancy’s Nutcracker Sweets, Ltd. Licking Memorial Urgent Care and Family towel and a round of golf at The Links at established in 1987 to increase charitable Park National Bank NBC4 WCMH TV Tripp and Bennett Frame Up NCM Media Networks Practice facility. Conveniently located in Echo Springs. Unfortunately, there was not giving to the Hospital, and to enhance Stedman Floor Company, Inc. Newark/Heath Powerwashing, Mow-Tivated Mowers Bill Kuhlwein New Day Spa LLC Jack L. Neely, O.D. Broadway Pub – Granville Newark Smiles Downtown Newark to provide services for a winner for the Hole-in-One prize, a two- and promote meaningful community EAGLE SPONSORS ($2,500) Nyhart Jerry & June Nethers Buckeye Linen Service, OhioHealth all residents of Licking County, the facility year lease for a new 2017 Honda Accord relations for the Hospital. Approximately All Weather Systems Ohio Cancer Research Pappy’s Grill Incorporated Ohio Lottery Commission features 12 exam rooms, four treatment EX-L offered by John Hinderer Honda. 75 community volunteers serve on three AssuredPartners Orlando Baking Company Pro Turf Buffalo Wild Wings Old Bag of Nails The Claro Group, LLC Sanfillipo Produce Co., Inc. Productive Consultant Company Buxton Inn Mark Patton rooms, and X-ray and Laboratory services. Prizes were awarded for the following Development Council committees: Annual Coughlin Chevrolet in Pataskala Scott Peterson of Project Construction & Chrysalis Hair Designs Plaza Pizza categories: Support, Community Relations, and Courtesy Ambulance, Inc. General Graphics Project Architecture Columbus Hospitality Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center “Your overwhelming support of the 2017 Education and Membership. The Energy Cooperative Sleep Care, Inc. Quadax, Inc. Management Raccoon International Golf Club Gutridge Plumbing, Inc. Telhio Credit Union Queen Enterprises (Subway) Comfrey Corner Restoring Light Yoga LMH Golf Gala benefits all Licking County Closest to the Pin – Gavin Mawhorr, Interim Healthcare of Newark Vocera R&J Contracting Courtyard by Marriott River Road Coffee residents by helping us offer convenient of the State Farm – Tony Adams team, The Jerry McClain Companies Weiler Financial, Inc. R&R Contracting Denison Golf Club at Granville Roosters access to much needed services in the received two rounds of golf with a cart at Kessler Sign Company WHIZ Media Group Recharge It, Inc. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Albans Golf Club Limbach Company, LLC Red Oak Pub Dunkin’s Diamonds Scott Peterson of Gerald K. McClain Building in Downtown Wyandot Golf Course. Newark Smiles CART SPONSORS ($250) Red Vette Printing The Energy Cooperative General Graphics Newark,” Licking Memorial Health Systems Northpoint Ohio ABC Supply Co. Redskin Transport, LLC Family Video Shades on 30th President & CEO Rob Montagnese told the Longest Drive (Women) – Denise Hess, PNC Acorn Distributors ReForm Total Fitness Finders Keepers Spa on the Avenue Robertson Construction Advanced Spine Rehab Reinhard and Daughter, LLC First Federal Savings Target 136 golfers in attendance. “This year’s Golf of the SmartBill team, received two rounds Scott Peterson of and Athletics Ross’ Granville Market Gallery of Dreams Texas Roadhouse Gala exceeded our fundraising goal, and we of golf at Kyber Run Golf Course. General Graphics Delores Ahlborn Shai Commercial Real Estate Goumas Candyland Tim Horton’s are extremely grateful for your partnership Shumaker Construction AKD Construction Southgate Corporation Granville Golfland Tre Bri Boutique SmartBill, Ltd. Allied Business Services St8en, LLC Granville Inn TrueCore Federal Credit Union in our mission to improve the health of the Longest Drive (Men) – Dave Anderson, Summit Custom Cabinets America’s Floor Source Stacy Engle Insurance Agency, Inc. Granville Lumber Company Uberburger community.” of the All Weather Systems team, received Surgical Interventions, LLC Bill’s Bush Hog Mowing Standard Textile Co., Inc. Griffin’s Floral Designs The Virtues Golf Club two rounds of golf at Kyber Run Golf US Foods Ed Bohren, Tom Cummiskey, Tectum, Inc. Andrew Guanciale Nicki Westbrook Vocera Pat Jeffries & David Shull Tru Seal Asphalt, LLC Brandon Hess West Licking Professional Fire The Honorary Chair of the 2017 Golf Course. Waste Away Systems Branham Sign Company, Inc. TrueCore Foundation Hillcrest Golf Course Fighters Gala was Rob Justice. Rob is owner of Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. VO2 Fitness H.I.S. Wellness Center, LLC Wilson’s Garden Center Frontier Remodeling Co. and manages Longest Putt – Phil Wince, of the SmartBill LINKS SPONSOR ($1,500) Budget Blinds of Mid Ohio Willison Investment Strategies Hopewell Federal Credit Union The Works Greenfield/Lewis Investment The Burt Family – Brady, Ann, Your Lawn, Inc. IHOP Wyandot Golf Club the company’s large multi-family and team, received two rounds of golf with a Counsel Olivia & Annabelle Joe & Mimi’s Pizzeria government construction projects. He cart at Wyandot Golf Course. Mary Jane Carrier OTHER SPONSORS John Hinderer Honda is active in the community as a member PRO SPONSOR ($1,500) Central Ohio Health & Wellness The Tony Adams Agency Rob Justice Arlington/Heath/Tuscany Gardens Magazine Advance Auto Parts – Bob Kent of the LMH Development Council This year’s Club Sponsor ($7,500) was Central Ohio Technical College / Mount Vernon Road Kyber Run Golf Course Community Relations Committee, Chair Denison University. Ace Sponsors BIRDIE SPONSORS ($1,000) The Ohio State University at Al’s Meat Market The Links at Echo Springs of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking ($5,000) included Frontier Remodeling 89.3 The River Newark Brett Lowe Mechanical, Inc. Cintas Healthcare Solutions and Perry Counties Ways and Means Co.; John Hinderer Honda; Dr. Donald Claypool Electric, Inc. CME Federal Credit Union Committee, and a volunteer with Habitat G. & Patsy Jones; Matesich Distributing Coca-Cola Coconis Furniture for Humanity. Rob also coaches football at Company; MedBen; Park National Bank; Franklin Services Columbus Capital Pressworks The Community Bank Watkins Middle School and junior varsity and Stedman Floor Co., Inc. Eagle Sponsors Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, PLL Comprehensive Reimbursement, basketball at Watkins Memorial High ($2,500) included All Weather Systems; Rotary Club of Newark, Ohio Inc. School. AssuredPartners; The Claro Group, LLC; Staples Business Advantage Contender Performance Products Sunny 95 Jeff & Kevin Cox – Edward Jones Coughlin Chevrolet in Pataskala; Courtesy TAD Sports First Federal Savings Originally from Columbus, Rob has resided Ambulance, Inc.; The Energy Cooperative; Jeremy Fleming – Edward Jones in Licking County for more than 25 years. Gutridge Plumbing, Inc.; Interim Healthcare HOLE SPONSORS ($500) Geer Gas Wince Welding Allied Business Services Globe Window Cleaning, Inc. He graduated from Licking Heights High of Newark; The Jerry McClain Companies; Anomatic Corporation Patrick & Carol Guanciale School and received his associate’s degree Kessler Sign Company; Limbach Company, APS Medical Billing Hanover Pizza and Ice Cream from Central Ohio Technical College. Rob LLC; Newark Smiles; Northpoint Ohio; BakerHostettler, LLP H. L. Art Jewelers, Inc. Barnes Advertising Corporation Heartland Communications and his wife, Kristin, live in Baltimore, Ohio, PNC Bank; Robertson Construction; Scott Blue Ribbon Meats HeartLight Services with their daughter, Faith, and son, Logan. Peterson of General Graphics; Shumaker Capital Wholesale Drug HER Realtors – Karen Burger Construction, Ltd.; SmartBill, Ltd.; Summit Company Home Instead Senior Care The Cawley Johnson Group, LLC Jeffery W. James – Northwestern A total of 34 teams participated in the Custom Cabinets; Surgical Interventions, Centratech Mutual Horizon Benefit Services 18-hole scramble. Following the round, LLC; US Foods; Vocera; and Waste Away Crowe Horwath Colleen Justice participants enjoyed a barbecue dinner, as Systems. The Links Sponsor ($1,500) was Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Faith Justice Echo 24 Jim Justice well as an awards ceremony featuring team Greenfield/Lewis Investment Counsel. The Jean & Joseph Fondriest Justice Home Remodeling, LLC and individual awards. The State Farm – Pro Sponsor ($1,500) was Arlington/Heath/ Forward Advantage, Inc. Kendal at Granville Tony Adams team, which included Nate Tuscany Gardens. Birdie Sponsors ($1,000) Granville Inn Kindred Transitional Care & Griffin’s Floral Designs Rehabilitation Center – Newark The first-place State Farm – Tony Adams team included Adams, Tony Adams, Kevin Cox and Gavin included 89.3 The River; Brett Lowe The Guanciale Group Lepi Enterprises, Inc. Tony Adams, Nate Adams, Kevin Cox and Gavin Mawhorr. Mawhorr, secured first place. Each team Mechanical, Inc.; Claypool Electric, Inc.; Drs. Tom and Beth Hall Licking 387 Memorial Education member received a trophy, a golf towel, Coca-Cola; Franklin Services; Pressworks; of Central Ohio Charity Fund, Inc.

26 Community Connection September/October 2017 27 Donors Recognized for Contributions to Licking Memorial Health Foundation New donors recently were recognized for their generous contributions to Licking Memorial Health Foundation (LMHF). The contributions assist Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) in providing excellent, quality health care for the community with state-of-the-art technology and facilities.

The Caduceus Society The William Schaffner Society The Caduceus Society was created in 1990 by the LMH Development Council to give special recognition to physicians who Created in memory of William Schaffner, who dedicated his life to assure the availability of quality healthcare services to our support the Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) mission to improve the health of the community by pledging a minimum community, The William Schaffner Society is comprised of community members and LMHS employees who have pledged a of $10,000 over a period of 10 years. This group of physician leaders continues the tradition of healthcare excellence by minimum of $10,000 to LMHF over a period of 10 years. William Schaffner was the first Chairman of the Licking County Hospital providing funds for the latest medical technology. Commission in 1961 and was instrumental in the passage of the county bond issue that financed the current location of LMH.

Jim and Nancy Bradley Dr. Brian and Stashah Korn LMHS President & CEO Rob Montagnese (right) and LMHF Board Chairman Linda Dalgarn (left) welcomed Jim and Nancy LMHS President & CEO Rob Montagnese (right) presented Brian Korn, D.O., of Bradley into the William Schaffner Society. Jim retired from the Ohio State University (OSU) in 2001 as an emeritus professor Licking Memorial Emergency Medicine, and his wife, Stashah (not pictured), with a of earth sciences. The Morgantown, West Virginia, native received his Bachelor of Science in Geology from Muskingum College glass recognition piece in appreciation of their commitment to the Caduceus in New Concord, Ohio, and a Master of Science in Geology and a Ph.D. in Mineralogy from OSU. Jim served in the U.S. Army Society. Dr. Korn received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Ohio as a soil scientist from 1954 to 1956, and his professional memberships include the Geologic Society of America, American University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed Mineralogical Society, and the American Ceramic Society. an internship and residency in emergency medicine at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, and is board certified in emergency medicine. Jim has served the community as President and Board Member of Goodwill Industries, President and Trustee of the Licking County Historical Society, Chair and Trustee of Webb House Museum, Chair of the Licking County Planning Commission, and Dr. Korn joined Licking Memorial Emergency Medicine in January 2014. former Licking County Parks Director. He has been a Board Member of the Licking Park District since it was created in 1990, He has a special interest in trauma and toxicology, and is a member of the and also has served as a member of the Robbins-Hunter Museum Board of Governors and the Licking County Litter Board. American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Korn and Stashah live in Worthington and have five children – Avery, Greyson, Lachlan, Stratton and Thayer. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Nancy retired from State Farm Insurance where she was a Personal Lines Underwriter. She is a graduate of OSU and a past member of the Central Ohio Underwriters’ Association. Nancy’s community involvement included serving as a Loaned Executive to the United Way of Licking County, past Board Member of the Licking County Food Pantry Network, and as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Early and Middle Childhood Dr. Kurt Palazzo and Family Education program at OSU – Newark. She LMHS President & CEO Rob Montagnese (right) and Vice President Development also coordinated State Farm’s Operation Feed & Public Relations Veronica Link (left) recognized Kurt Palazzo, M.D., of Licking campaign and is an alumna of the Leadership Memorial Family Practice – Downtown Newark, for his family’s Tomorrow program. commitment to the Caduceus Society. Dr. Palazzo received his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University (OSU) Jim and Nancy have resided in Licking County College of Medicine. He completed a residency in family for more than 40 years and currently live in practice at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. Newark. Their blended family consists of He is board certified in family medicine. six children, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dr. Palazzo joined Licking Memorial Family Practice – Downtown Newark in May 2017. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Ohio LMHS is proud to acknowledge those who make significant contributions to support the Health Systems’ Academy of Family Physicians, OSU Medical Alumni mission to improve the health of the community. Charitable contributions to LMHF are tax-deductible to Society and OSU Alumni Association. Dr. Palazzo has the extent allowed by law. Contributions are used for capital expansion, renovation projects or equipment three children – Nicholas, Alexis and Jonathan. needs. Contributions are not used for operating expenses, salaries or other day-to-day expenditures.

28 Community Connection September/October 2017 29 Donors Supporter Spotlight Undesignated contributions to Licking Memorial Health Foundation in 2017 benefit new technology at Licking Generous supporters of Licking Memorial Holtz Industries was founded nearly 30 A lifelong resident of Licking County, Memorial Hospital. This section highlights our donors and their very generous gifts, which were recently received. Hospital (LMH), Ray and Barbara Holtz, years ago in Vanatta, Ohio. Since 1988, Ray graduated from Utica High School Benefactor Hoovler Financial & Insurance In Honor of Mary “Liberty” Link Larry and Penny Sargent of Holtz Industries, Inc., began donating Ray and Barbara have strived to become and served in the United States Air Force Mr. and Mrs. C. Daniel DeLawder Services By: Veronica Link and Mark Patton Marvin and Terry Snow to LMH as Community Cornerstone the largest after-market replacement parts from 1959 to 1963. He currently serves Newark Area Club of Zonta Clarissa Ann Howard Aaron Link Richard L. Via Club members in 2011. The Community supplier for the refuse industry worldwide. as the President of Holtz Industries, Inc., International 704 Eleanor L. Johnston Mary P. and William J. Myers Grants Cornerstone Club was founded in 1987 Now located in Newark, the company and Barbara serves as the Secretary and Kathleen Kennedy Caduceus Society In Honor of Aubrey Kate Simon Ohio Network of Children’s in recognition and deep appreciation of utilizes 100,000 square feet of warehouse Treasurer for the company. Ray and Susan and Joe Leithauser By: Licking Memorial Hospital Dr. Kurt Palazzo and Family Al and Sandra Lyons Advocacy Centers Licking Memorial Hospital supporters. space. Their son, Raymond, has been a Barbara share four grown children – Donald West Jr., M.D. Mr. and Mrs. William Marlatt Doctor’s Day State Farm Companies Foundation Gifts to the Club are used to provide new leader in the business as well, along with 25 Raymond, Gregory, Deborah and Denise. Capital Improvement Fund Robert and Patricia McGaughy In Honor of David Subler, M.D. Paving Our Future medical equipment and expanded services employees, many of whom have provided By: Julie Barrett TWIGS 6 Philip J. Miller Dr. Donald G. and Patsy Jones, at LMH. their service for 15 to 20 years. Kathy and Bob Moore In Honor of David W. Kootnz, D.O. Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Kelch, Community Cornerstone Club Jerry S. Nethers By: Julie Barrett Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Reed, Corey and Lindsay Alton Brian and Sarah Palmer In Honor of Thomas J. Hagele, M.D. Ms. Cheryl Ann Wood-Eckhardt In 2014, the Holtzes purchased a brick In addition to LMH, the Doug and Lynn Anders Marcia J. Phelps from the Hospital’s Paving Our Future Holtzes support the The Bank of America Charitable By: Robert E. Sillin Platinum Circle Gary and Diane Ryan program. The brick is in memory of their Salvation Army, Hospice Foundation Skip and Carol Salome General TrueCore Federal Credit Union Julie Ketner Barrett beloved daughter, Deborah Lyn Holtz of Central Ohio, the Food Richard Saylor Anonymous (2) William Schaffner Society Yasuko and Jonathan (D) Bowers Tom and Joyce Slater Mrs. James T. Elliott Anonymous Freuler. Pantry Network of Edward Cobb Doris Ann Spriggs Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham Licking County, St. Mark and Paula Coleman Ken and Marilyn Yost Kroger Rewards Ray and Barbara serve as Owner- Vincent de Paul Shirley A. Cotton Licking 387 Memorial Education Cradle Roll Thomas and Kathryn Cummiskey Charity Operators of Holtz Industries, Inc., and Gateway Shelter In Honor of Isabella Joy French Brian and Judy Edwards Newark Area Club of Zonta have increased their giving level over the and others. Ray By: Licking Memorial Hospital Douglas J. Freeman/MedBen International 704 years, committing to the Founder Level and Barbara Richard and Linda Henry In Honor of Bo Andrew Lanning Park National Bank in 2015. Founders are individuals and are residents By: Licking Memorial Hospital (D) Deceased businesses whose generosity meets or of Granville exceeds the $100,000 level of giving. In and members honor of their support, the Holtzes will of the Granville unveil the new edition to the Licking Area Chamber of Local Organizations Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) Main Commerce. Street Collection at the Donor Appreciation Make Contributions to LMHS Services Reception on September 25. Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) recently received generous donations from two local organizations. The Zonta Club of Newark aided Women’s Health services at LMHS and Newark Eagles Aerie 387 supported Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) Cardiology Department with their respective fundraising efforts. Volunteer Spotlight Since 1989, the Zonta Club of Newark has donated a portion of the funds raised from its annual Shortly after retiring from Rockwell in When he is not volunteering around the A lifelong resident of Licking County, Champagne Luncheon to LMHS. Director of 2008, Bob Gabe began volunteering Hospital, Bob most likely is planting a Bob’s son, Donald, daughter-in-law, Dee, Development Sheila Miller (middle left) recently at Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH). garden or doing crafts. “I really like to daughter, Megan, and accepted this year’s contribution from (left to right) Volunteering is important to Bob work outside, tending to my flowers, three grandchildren Jean McKee, Board Member and Champagne because it allows him to give back to the tomato and zucchini plants,” he said. all live in Central Luncheon Co-Chair; Joan Garrett, Champagne community. “I had always wanted to Walking with his dog, Newton, also is Ohio. He enjoys Luncheon Chair; Pam Froelich, President; Rachael volunteer and thought the medical field part of Bob’s daily routine. A rescue dog, watching his Campbell, Board Member and Decorating would be an interesting area to explore,” Newton is a Pekingese and long-haired 9-year-old Committee Chair; and Judy DeBevoise, Vice he commented. Dachshund mix. grandson play President. baseball. When he applied, Bob was offered the His crafts include latch hook rugs, paint Newark Eagles Aerie 387 sponsors various activities opportunity to fill an open position in by numbers and connect-the-dots and raffles each February to raise money for its Heart the Mail Room. In the nine years since, pictures. Bob donates the rugs to St. Fund and selected the LMH Cardiology Department he has been sorting and delivering mail Vincent de Paul. His completed rugs are to receive the funds this year. Gary Mills, Worthy weekly. At first, it took him some time approximately 20 by 40 inches, and he President (far left); Ruth Swartz, Women’s Auxiliary to learn all the departments and their mainly works on scenes. Bob recently Madam President (second from left); and Charlie locations, as well as become familiar with finished a lighthouse rug which took Courson, Treasurer and Heart Fund Chairman employees. Now, Bob has a routine and nearly five months, and he currently is (far right), presented the donation to (left to right) easily keeps up to date on employee and working on a train design. Bob is eager Director of Cardiology Kim Heddleson, Director office changes. “I enjoy moving between to help the homeless and also makes of Development Sheila Miller, and Director of the departments throughout the Hospital,” additional regular donations to St. Vincent Radiology Leslee Arthur. he said. “The opportunity to see so many de Paul Store and Food Pantry. people and interact with them is terrific.” 30 Community Connection September/October 2017 31 Retiree Spotlight Students Support LMH through Lawrence “Pete” Dils, M.D., Cincinnati. After completing his internship him, but it taught him to be more efficient spent 50 years serving the Licking County at Cincinnati General Hospital in 1964, Dr. administratively as well as in his role as a Summer Volunteer Program Community as a family practice physician. Dils volunteered for service in the U.S. Air physician. This summer, seven high school and college students donated “During my experience, I really enjoyed getting to know the He retired from the Active Medical Staff at Force. While in Big Springs, Texas, serving their time as volunteers at Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH). hospital and the people that work here. I really enjoy seeing how Licking Memorial Hospital in September as a Flight Surgeon, Dr. Dils received a Dr. Dils displayed loyalty to his patients. The student volunteers offered support in a variety of services the hospital works,” Volunteen Kaia Goodin said. “For me, being a 2016. Dr. Dils said he enjoyed taking care visit from Irving Nickerson, M.D., who If a patient was in need, he would do what including greeting visitors at the reception desk, providing Volunteen helped me come out of my shell and taught me how to of people and worked to make patients recruited him to work for the Granville he could to help, including making house directions to patients, wheelchair assistance, and more. interact with people better.” comfortable by trying to elicit a laugh. Medical Center. Wanting to move back to calls. While in Denver for a conference, A colleague once commented to him, Ohio, Dr. Dils accepted the position and Dr. Dils traveled to Estes Park, Colorado – The LMH Volunteers who are attending high school or college Students between the ages of 16 and 18 are eligible to become a “You are known for your jokes and your moved his family to Granville to establish a remote town that serves as the base of classes this fall include: member of the LMH Volunteer Department with their parents’ or ties, and sometimes your ties are a joke!” his practice with Dr. Nickerson and several Rocky Mountain National Park – where a • Rachel Allen • Zania Kret • Leah Welker guardians’ permission. In order to become a volunteer, they also Dr. Dils said he was among the last of other physicians. patient of his became ill while on vacation. • Hannah Armstrong • Megan Snodgrass need to complete a volunteer application, background check, and the physicians in the area to stop wearing He and the patient were taken to Denver, • Kaia Goodin • Emili Toppari training prior to taking on the responsibilities to be a LMH volunteer. neckties every day. For the first two years, Dr. Dils attended then flew back to Columbus. He and his to patients of all ages and part of his wife, Grace, then accompanied her to Many of the volunteers have an interest in LMH and pursuing a Many rewarding opportunities are available at Licking Memorial Dr. Dils began his career in Licking County practice was delivering babies. As medical Licking Memorial Hospital where Dr. Dils career in health care. The students had a choice to volunteer in Health Systems for teens and adults. To learn more about these in 1966. He was raised in Reading, practices became more specialized, his continued providing her care. areas that gave them first-hand experiences related to their interests. opportunities, please call (220) 564-4084, or visit www.LMHealth. Ohio – a suburb of Cincinnati. When he practice focused on young adults. At Certain departments, including Radiology and Oncology, allowed org and select “About Us” then “Volunteers” from the menu. considered possible careers, taking care the time, the Granville Medical Center In 2011, Dr. Dils retired from Licking the volunteers to offer support by taking specimens to the lab. Also, of people was at the top of his list. He served the community and also cared for Memorial Family Practice – Granville, but the students may work in the offices by helping departments with attended Miami University, students at Denison University, where he continued working with LMHS, taking special projects and hospital deliveries. where he took pre- the physicians attended certain sporting fill-in positions at various Licking Memorial med classes and events. When Denison hosted the NCAA Family Practice locations until permanent graduated with Division III Track and Field National physicians were hired. Such locations his bachelor’s Championships, he witnessed one runner included Hanover, Johnstown, Pataskala degree in 1959, pass out on the track and quickly was able and Newark. He expressed that the staff and earned his to take the young man inside to cool off at LMHS has always been top notch and Medical Degree and receive fluids. It was a great advance he enjoyed working with such a talented in 1963 from at the time to be able to prevent, diagnose group of people. “If there is a criteria or the University of and treat heat illnesses, and Dr. Dils was expectation to be met, we can do it better proud to be part of that effort along with and faster than anyone else,” Dr. Dils said Denison trainer Dale Googiens. of the culture at LMHS, which was one of the biggest factors in remaining with the Another accomplishment was his ability to organization. After retirement, he planned serve as a medical staff leader while still on selling his home in Granville – which providing patient care. Dr. Dils formerly he considers an excellent community was the LMH Chief of Staff and Chairman to have raised his four children: Tracy, of the Credentials Committee, and Douglas, Becky and Ben – but decided continued to see patients at his practice in against it because of his fondness for the Granville. It was an exhausting time for area. LMHS purchases Hartford Fair Grand Champion Market Steer

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) President & CEO Rob Montagnese (third from right) purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer at the Hartford Fair. The steer, weighing 1,355 pounds was exhibited by Cole Foor of Pataskala, who is a member of Boots-n- Pictured left to right are: Megan Snodgrass, Hanna Armstorng, Rachel Allen, Buckles 4-H Club. LMHS plans to donate the beef to the Salvation Kaia Goodin, Emili Toppari, and Leah Welker. Not pictured: Zania Kret. Army of Licking County. 32 Community Connection September/October 2017 33 Physicians Provide Health Advice LMHS Participates in for Chamber of Commerce Members Pataskala Street Fair Licking Memorial Health Systems’ (LMHS) a.m. and later caring for those children at area checked. It may require a biopsy, but Dr. Lenko reflected on the current Pataskala Health Campus hosted the puberty and beyond, helping them learn early detection and treatment is key when vaccination controversy. She and Parade Pataskala Chamber of Commerce’s meeting what to expect in the years ahead and dealing with melanoma. explained that receiving vaccinations, in August. Approximately 65 chamber consider their own routine health care. such as influenza, meningitis and members attended the meeting and The final panel speaker was Kristen HPV, at every recommended stage enjoyed a buffet lunch, catered by LMHS Dermatologist Laurie Schaeffer, D.O., Upton, APRN-CNP, of Licking Memorial of development is vital, especially in Food Services. During the meeting, LMHS discussed the significance of sunscreen Pediatrics, who shared her passion for light of the recent whooping cough President & CEO Rob Montagnese spoke in skin cancer prevention. Dr. Schaeffer growth, development and nutrition for and measles outbreaks. “HPV about updates within the Health Systems advised that the sun’s highest intensity pediatric patients. She also stressed the causes cervical as well as penile and welcomed a panel of physicians from is between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and importance of yearly well visits for youth. cancer. With both females and males the Pataskala Health Campus to speak 4:00 p.m., and stressed the importance “Many parents discontinue well visits after receiving the vaccine younger, we about various health topics. of protecting skin with sunscreen when children begin kindergarten and we do can work toward eliminating the spending long periods of time in the sun. not see them again until vaccinations are disease,” she concluded. Dr. Lenko Keri Hershberger, M.D., of Licking She noted that using a sunscreen with needed prior to seventh grade. During also noted that pregnant women Memorial Family Practice, discussed zinc or titanium and reapplying every one these years, we are missing a key portion and anyone coming into contact the importance of regular well visits and to two hours is the best practice. She of development, both physically and with newborns, including siblings, explained the value of staying informed on recommended wearing at least SPF 30 each emotionally,” Kristen explained. Regular parents and grandparents should keep personal health issues. “Annual visits are day, which is broad spectrum (protects wellness visits often can prevent youth from vaccinations updated. recommended for ‘head-to-toe’ care, while against both UV-A and UV-B rays). Dr. developing health issues in their adult life. diabetes and blood pressure checks should Schaeffer explained that lotion higher LMHS opened the Pataskala Health occur every six months,” Dr. Hershberger than SPF 30 does not offer any additional Chamber members posed several issues to Campus in 2004 on a 32-acre parcel, said. “Our focus is for all our patients to be protection and, while the spray sunscreen the panel including recent immunization located at One Healthy Place along healthy and stay healthy.” may be easier to apply, it does not offer as misconceptions and protecting young State Route 16. For additional much coverage. athletes in the upcoming fall season. information and practice-specific Melissa Lenko, D.O., of Licking Memorial Rob highlighted the free sports physicals hours, call (220) 564-4000 or Women’s Health, shared her passion for She also emphasized the significance of offered by LMHS, including a screening visit www.LMHealth.org. Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) staff members joined in the fun of the obstetrics and caring for women. Dr. Lenko skin checks, commenting that much of electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram annual Pataskala Street Fair from August 16 through 19 by providing an informational expressed joy for delivering babies at 5:00 her daily practice includes this type of exam and baseline concussion test, booth that highlighted the healthcare services available at the Pataskala Health Campus. appointment. Any sudden changes to encouraging the community to take LMHS President & CEO Rob Montagnese; Laurie Schaeffer, D.O., of Licking Memorial a mole on the skin, whether color, size, advantage of this valuable service. “Above Dermatology, and Kevin Finley, M.D., of Licking Memorial Urgent Care, also supported or shape, indicates the need to make an all, parents and coaches need to remember the community event by participating in the Pataskala Street Fair Parade on August 19. appointment with a physician to have the that the wellbeing of our youth athletes is the most important factor, not the sport Located at One Healthy Place, off State at hand. While every parent wants their Route 16 on the east side of Pataskala, athlete to play, the long-term health of their the Pataskala Health Campus offers a child should remain at the forefront.” range of services, including: Licking Memorial Urgent Care, Licking Memorial Pediatrics, Licking Memorial Women’s Health, Licking Memorial Family Practice, Licking Memorial Physical Therapy, Licking Memorial Dermatology, Licking Memorial Ultrasound Services and Licking Memorial Hospital Laboratory Services.

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Walk with a Doc First Impressions − Maternal Child Classes Saturday, September 23, 9:00 a.m. • Childbirth Education Classes • Newborn Basics Class The Dawes Arboretum • Stork Tour • Breastfeeding Class Kenneth Parker, M.D., of Licking Memorial Otolaryngology • Friends and Family Infant CPR • Sibling Preparation Class will discuss ear, nose and throat issues. For more information or to register, call (220) 564-2527 or visit www.LMHealth.org. Saturday, October 14, 9.00 a.m. Ohio State University – Newark Campus Community Blood Pressure Screenings D’Anna Mullins, M.D., Ph.D., of Licking Memorial Hematology/ Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Oncology will discuss cancer. Licking Memorial Wellness Center at C-TEC 150 Price Road in Newark Walk with a Doc events are free of charge; however, No charge. Open to the public. registration is required. Each walk lasts approximately 40 minutes. Healthy snacks and blood pressure screenings will No appointment required. Call (740) 364-2720 for more details. be provided. To register, please call LMHS Public Relations at (220) 564-1560. Diabetes Self-Management (a four-class series) Every Wednesday, 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Baby Expo Licking Memorial Diabetes Learning Center Sunday, October 15, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 1865 Tamarack Road in Newark John & Mary Alford Pavilion Licking Memorial Hospital Registration and physician referral are required. To register, Please see page 24 for more details. please call (220) 564-4722. For information on course fees, call (220) 564-4915. Fees vary depending on insurance coverage. Active•Senior BINGO Friday, October 20, 3:00 p.m. Ask the Doc LMH Cafeteria, Ground Floor Second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Licking Memorial Hospital No charge. Open to the public. For more information or to register, call (220) 564-1560. Shepherd Hill, 200 Messimer Drive in Newark A physician will answer questions about chemical dependency and treatment options. Call (220) 564-4877 for more information.

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