Our first baby of 2020 is here.
Welcome to the world! Every baby born at Hancock Regional Hospital has a special and unique story, and this new addition is no exception. Our first baby born in the new year is Cole Edward Michael...
View ArticleStaying Active in the Winter as a Family
Let’s face it: trying to stay active in the winter is snow joke (see what I did there?). It may seem awful out, but with the right clothing and precautions, outdoor time will be good for you. When...
View ArticleDanielle Turnak, M.D., Offers a Balanced Approach to Pain Management
While many communities struggle to deal with the opioid epidemic—which often begins with pain medication for an injury or chronic health issue—Hancock Health is taking a proactive approach to a...
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Meet Dr. Sewit Amde
“I strive to see each patient with a wider lens, and an appreciation for the whole person.” So said Dr. Sewit Amde, MD, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who’s part of Hancock Physician Network. Dr....
View ArticleGateway Checks All These New Year’s Resolution Boxes
Have you been to Gateway, our new immediate care and low-cost lab and imaging center, yet? Our newest location at I-70 and Mount Comfort Road has been open for several months and is going full steam....
View ArticleAre Young Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time?
Screen time is an ever-growing concern for parents. But a recent study from researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Albany, and the New York Langone Medical Center indicates...
View ArticleHow to Make a New Year’s Resolution Easier to Keep
With a new year comes the inevitable resolutions to eat cleaner, work out more often, and maybe even start a new hobby. But, according to U.S. News and World Report, 80% of these goals typically aren’t...
View ArticleHancock Physician Network’s January Office of the Month
One thing all of our Hancock Physician Network offices have in common: They’re all staffed with amazing teams of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. We’d like you to meet them all. So...
View ArticleUnderstanding Birth Defects and the Benefits of a Healthy Pregnancy
A birth defect, also known as a congenital abnormality, is a problem that occurs developmentally in a baby while it’s developing in the womb. About one in every 33 babies in the United States will be...
View ArticleWhat is the Cervix and What Does it Do?
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. If you have a cervix, it’s important to stay on top of your cervical health. If you are 21 or older, or sexually active (no matter your age), you should get...
View ArticleKnow the Signs of RSV
The simple rules apply now, as always: Be diligent about washing your hands. Stay home from work or school when you don’t feel well. That good advice for colds and flu is just as applicable now that...
View ArticleYour Thyroid Does a Lot: Is It Working Like It Should?
Within your neck, just below your Adam’s apple, sits a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland that carries out a lot of big jobs. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system—a sort of messaging network made up...
View ArticleBloom in Motherhood
Over the past four years, Bloom has provided moms of all stages of life time to socialize, be pampered, and talk through the joys and struggles of raising kids. We’re continuing the tradition April 26...
View ArticleMan Flu is Real, Claims Local Man
Hey babe, if you’re going out soon—like, real soon? Would you mind picking up a few things from the store? Just some cough drops. The good kind, not the gross kind. And the tissues that have the lotion...
View ArticleFalling Safely in the Winter
Whether the culprit was a wayward patch of ice or just moving too quickly, we have all done it. Slipping and falling is extremely common, especially in the winter when the ground is slick or icy....
View ArticleHeart Health Education
A healthy heart is a foundation for a healthy life. Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease can all be avoided by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Take steps every day...
View ArticleWhy and How to Pack a Healthy Lunch
Lunch is the time to fuel your body to finish out the day strong. While eating out every day may be fun and tempting, it can get costly quickly. Packing your own lunch will save you time and money, and...
View ArticleHow to Commit to a Screen-Free Evening
We check right when we wake up, right before we go to bed, and throughout the day. But don’t worry, we’re not addicted. Screens are all around us, and while the technology serves us in so many positive...
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Check Out the February Get Healthy Challenges
In February, the year is still young, and that means there’s plenty of time left in our Get Healthy Challenge: with new habits to add each week for a healthier 2020. Click the link to download your...
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Meet Dr. Kerri Kissell
“What makes Hancock Health different is our focus on the principles of love.” That’s what motivates Dr. Kerri Kissell, medical director for endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the Hancock...
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