4/15/2021 Licking Memorial leaders concerned J&J news will increase COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy Michaela Sumner Newark Advocate NEWARK - Licking Memorial Health Systems leaders expressed concern that federal recommendations on pausing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may increase vaccine hesitancy. According to Ben Broyles, LMHS Vice President of Community Health and Wellness, Licking Memorial has administered over 23,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses since December, the majority of which has been Pfizer. More: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on pause in Licking County after ...