Participants will receive a condensed version of the three-part series focusing on Childbirth Education and Mother-baby Basics. The course includes an Infant Choking and CPR overview. This option may be preferred for those who want a refresher course or just need the basics.

Event location: LMH First Floor Conference Room

Event start: 1/17/2026 9:00:00 AM

Walk with a Doc, January 17

Join Gurunanthan Palani, M.D., of Licking Memorial Endocrinology, as he leads a discussion about thyroid disease.

Event location: Licking County Family YMCA
470 West Church Street
Newark, Ohio

Event start: 1/17/2026 9:00:00 AM

Active•Senior Yoga, January 19

Event location: Central Christian Church
587 Mount Vernon Road
Newark, Ohio 43055

Event start: 1/19/2026 9:00:00 AM

Pregnancy and Childbirth Education Series, Session A: Childbirth Education

Expectant parents with similar due dates will meet for three comprehensive classes over a span of three to four weeks. It is recommended that participants register for each class within the series.

Event location: LMH First Floor Conference Room

Event start: 1/21/2026 6:00:00 PM

Breastfeeding Support Group, January 22

Event location: Third Floor Lactation Clinic

Event start: 1/22/2026 1:00:00 PM

Breastfeeding Basics Class, January 22

This class is designed to provide expectant parents with information about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers, babies, and society.

Event location: LMH First Floor Conference Room

Event start: 1/22/2026 6:00:00 PM

Active•Senior Yoga - Chair Yoga, January 23

Event location: Central Christian Church
587 Mount Vernon Road
Newark, Ohio 43055

Event start: 1/23/2026 9:00:00 AM

Safe Sitter® Seminar, January 24

Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) will present Safe Sitter®, a hands-on seminar that prepares adolescents for the responsibilities of nurturing and protecting young children who are entrusted to their care.

Event location: LMH Ground Floor Auditorium

Event start: 1/24/2026 9:00:00 AM

Active•Senior Yoga, January 26

Event location: Central Christian Church
587 Mount Vernon Road
Newark, Ohio 43055

Event start: 1/26/2026 9:00:00 AM

Cancer Support Group

Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) invites individuals diagnosed with cancer or are in remission, who have lost loved ones to cancer, and caregivers to attend the Cancer Support Group.

Event location: LMH Ground Floor Auditorium

Event start: 1/27/2026 5:00:00 PM

Sibling Preparation Class, January 28

Event location: LMH First Floor Conference Room

Event start: 1/28/2026 5:00:00 PM

Grandparenting, January 28

Event location: LMH First Floor Conference Rooms

Event start: 1/28/2026 6:00:00 PM

Emergency Department Wait Time

Wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. If you are experiencing a life-threatening or emergent situation, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Urgent Care Wait Time

Licking Memorial Urgent Care is available at three convenient locations – Granville, Downtown Newark, and Pataskala – for patients who have minor illnesses or injuries, but still need immediate care. Click the button below to check approximate wait times, schedule an appointment, or let staff know that you are on your way.