Having served over 42 years in fire and emergency services, Rich Vance understands the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular visits with a primary care physician.  It was during one of his annual physicals over six years ago that the first signs of cancer were detected.  Read about Rich’s cancer journey and how he achieved cancer remission through the support of the Licking Memorial Oncology team.

| Posted On : 6/22/2026 9:59:31 AM |

For 40 years, Melinda Scott smoked cigarettes.  Eight years ago, she was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).  Melinda quit smoking but found it difficult to control the symptoms of her COPD, so she visited Mohammad K. Islam, M.D., of Licking Memorial Pulmonology to discuss a treatment plan.  Read how Pulmonary Rehabilitation helped Melinda improve her lung function and be able to keep up with her five grandchildren.

| Posted On : 4/27/2026 8:27:03 AM |

Thanks to the quick response of Licking Memorial Hospital’s (LMH) Emergency Department and Cardiology staff, Al survived what is often referred to as a widow maker heart attack.

| Posted On : 2/9/2026 12:20:43 PM |