Oncology is the study of the causes, development, characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of tumors. Hematology is a branch of medicine focused on the treatment of diseases of the blood and blood-forming tissues. Licking Memorial Health Systems, through a relationship with the Columbus Community Clinical Oncology Program (NCORP), offers a comprehensive cancer treatment program and long-term follow-up care for adults with cancer, unique for a community hospital.
Our Oncology service provides major forms of cancer care, including:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy (as a referred service)
In addition, we offer a Patient Navigator Program, which offers assistance to patients and their families or caregivers dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This program is provided free of charge to those who need assistance.
Hematology/Oncology Department at Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) has been continuously accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 2000. In 2015, the CoC granted a three-year approval with commendations to our program, indicating that LMH demonstrates compliance with all mandatory standards for organizational and operational elements. We are also a proud recipient of the Commission on Cancer's Outstanding Achievement Award. The LMH Hematology/Oncology Department received top scores in all eight categories of standards being reviewed, including:
- Institutional and programmatic resources
- Cancer committee leadership
- Cancer data management and cancer-registry operations
- Clinical management
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- Research
- Community outreach
- Professional education and staff support
- Quality improvement
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