Hancock Health

11/25/2025

Our Greenfield & Gateway Immediate Care locations are open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. Also, a quick reminder that our Greenfield location did move - find it in the Kroger Plaza off SR 9.
👉 Greenfield Immediate Care Thanksgiving Day Hours: 9AM-3PM
👉 Gateway Immediate Care Thanksgiving Day Hours: 8AM-3PM

Black Friday: Normal hours at both locations.

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11/24/2025

Meet Jeff Heise, MD, FACS, General Surgeon & Director of the Hancock Health Heartburn and Swallowing Center: youtube.com/watch?v=gAieH-K8z6Y&list=PLvxgtlzFUFz9bAfnq-TAL0wP87O3eG0Zo. 🎥

Dr. Jeff Heise brings skill, compassion, and decades of experience to Hancock Health, offering advanced surgical care with a personal touch. 🩺

Inspired early on by his love of science and his physician grandfather, Dr. Heise discovered his passion for surgery in medical school. What hooked him? The ability to help patients feel better right away. As he puts it, surgery often allows for “an instantaneous fix,” and seeing patients recover quickly is what makes his work so rewarding.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Southern Illinois and completing his general surgery residency with Michigan State University, Dr. Heise became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and now leads the Hancock Health Heartburn and Swallowing Center. He is also one of the few surgeons in Indiana trained to perform the TIF procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for acid reflux.

Dr. Heise loves Hancock Health for its blend of excellence and connection. It's large enough to offer top-tier care, yet small enough that patients always feel seen and supported 🧡

We’re proud to have Dr. Heise on our team, delivering expert care that’s truly built around you. 🌟

11/24/2025

It’s Mondays with Jason Wells, your source for weekly insights from Mayo Clinic through Hancock Health. 🧠 With the holidays approaching, a time that can be joyful but also stressful, we’re highlighting an important topic: how to find the right mental health provider. 🩺

Mayo Clinic experts explain the types of providers available, what to consider when seeking care, and how to take that first step toward better mental health. 🧡

Learn more: hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/mental-health-providers-tips-on-finding-one. 🔗

11/23/2025

This November, we’re shining a light on Diabetes Awareness Month and reminding our community that no one walks this journey alone. 🧡

Diabetes affects millions of Americans, often without symptoms in the early stages. But with early testing, the right care, and strong support, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives, and Hancock Health is here to help you every step of the way.

In our latest blog, we break down:
✨ What diabetes is and how it affects the body
✨ The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
✨ Common warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
✨ When to talk with your primary care provider
✨ Serious complications to watch for and how to prevent them
✨ How Hancock Health and our partners support your full-spectrum diabetes care

Whether you’re managing a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or simply trying to understand your risk, now is the perfect time to take action. Regular checkups, early screenings, and strong provider relationships make all the difference.

This month, commit to your health. 🩺 Schedule a visit with your Hancock Health primary care provider and ask whether it’s time for a diabetes screening.

Learn more on the blog ➡️ hancockhealth.org/2025/11/protecting-your-health-during-diabetes-awareness-month. 🔗

11/21/2025

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If you’ve ever walked through Hancock Health and caught the smell of something sweet, there’s a good chance it came from Grandma Sue. 🍰✨

Meet Sue Lawhead, one of our longest-serving volunteers, lovingly known by nearly everyone as Grandma Sue. For 28 years, she’s been sharing her time, her heart, and her homemade treats with our staff, patients, and visitors, bringing comfort in the form of brownies, peanut brittle (that doesn’t stick to your teeth, she’ll proudly tell you!), zucchini bread, and whatever else she decides to whip up that week. 😋

What started as a way to stay busy after losing her husband has become one of the most beloved traditions at Hancock Health. Her joy, humor, and generosity are part of what makes this place feel like family, and we are endlessly grateful. 🧡

Thank you, Grandma Sue, for filling our halls with warmth, laughter, and the very best brownies in Indiana!

Inspired by Sue’s story? Want to make a difference in your community too? 👉 Volunteer with us! Your time and talents can bring joy and comfort to so many. Learn more and apply today: hancockhealth.org/about/volunteer-opportunities. 🔗

11/20/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Rudo Mashindi, featured on the cover of Indianapolis Monthly’s Top Doctors issue! ✨

Each year, Indianapolis Monthly asks physicians across Central Indiana to nominate the colleagues they trust most for exceptional care, and this year, 43 Hancock Health physicians earned a spot on the 2025 list, including Dr. Mashindi. 🏆

As a Family Medicine physician, Dr. Mashindi is known for her compassionate, whole-person approach to care and for empowering women to better understand and navigate every stage of life. 🩺

In her Top Docs feature, she shares valuable insight on perimenopause, describing it as a transformation rather than a breakdown: “The more you understand what’s happening in your body, the more empowered you are to advocate for your needs.” 💬

From nutrition and exercise to mindfulness and community connection, Dr. Mashindi reminds us that informed care starts with understanding, and that’s exactly what she delivers every day at Hancock Health. 🧡

Read more from Dr. Mashindi on how midlife hormonal changes can have far-reaching effects on women’s overall health ➡️ indianapolismonthly.com/top-doctors-1/womens-health-1/womens-health-perm. 🔗

11/20/2025

Today is always a great day to begin a journey towards a smoke-free life. Thank you Hancock County To***co Free Coalition for celebrating Great American Smokeout Day in our lobby.

11/20/2025

Join us today in saying "no" to to***co through the Great American Smokeout!

Today is the Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, encouraging people to quit smoking and to***co use.
🚫 Millions of people use this day to begin their journey toward a smoke-free life.
🧡 The Hancock Health Connection Center offers a plethora of resources to help quit to***co, including to***co cessation groups, counseling and more.
Head here: https://bit.ly/3WCgW3k for more information or call (317)468-4231

11/17/2025

Meet Kerri Kissell, MD – Medical Director of Endocrinology at Hancock Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03gC3Xp2oqo. 🎥

Dr. Kissell leads with passion, precision, and a deep understanding of what makes every patient unique. As a board-certified endocrinologist, she specializes in the study of hormones, which influence everything from metabolism and energy to growth, mood, and overall health. 🩺

Since building Hancock Health’s Endocrinology Division, Dr. Kissell has helped make specialized care more accessible right here in Hancock County, allowing patients to receive comprehensive, expert treatment close to home. 🧡

At Hancock Health, we’re proud to have leaders like Dr. Kissell making your . 🌟

Learn more about the way Dr. Kerri Kissell and her team are making health possible at Hancock Endocrinology for patients with hormonal irregularities and end...

11/17/2025

Last Friday, we joined the Hancock County Indiana Chamber of Commerce for their Women in Business Conference. It was day filled with amazing speakers, including Mel Raines, CEO Indiana Pacers Sports and Entertainment, Laura Hayes, and several talented panelists. The event showcased the beautiful new meeting space at the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Administration Building as well.

11/17/2025

It’s Mondays with Jason Wells, Hancock Health’s Mayo Clinic Care Network Relationship Liaison. 🩺 November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and we’re sharing expert guidance from Mayo Clinic on how people with diabetes can mitigate serious complications.

From foot care to blood pressure control, these 10 proactive steps can make a powerful difference in protecting long-term health ➡️ hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/diabetes-care-10-ways-to-avoid-complications. 🔗

11/16/2025

Big News! 📣 Hancock Health has again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for five years in a row with 11 consecutive cycles from The Leapfrog Group! 🏆

We're proud to say that Hancock Regional Hospital is the highest graded hospital in the state for this cycle and the longest-running “A” grade in Indiana. In addition, it also puts Hancock Health among only 4% of hospitals in the country to get an “A” rating more than 10 times in a row. 🌟

This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, who put safety and quality at the heart of everything we do so our patients can focus on what matters most: making their best health possible. 🩺

Hancock Regional Hospital has also been ranked among the nation’s safest by the Lown Institute Hospital Index and honored by the Indiana Hospital Association for excellence in infant and maternal health. 🍼

We’re honored to be recognized among the best, and even prouder to continue earning your trust, one safe and compassionate experience at a time. 🧡

Read more ➡️ hancockhealth.org/2025/11/hancock-regional-hospital-earns-fall-2025-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grades-of-a-for-11th-time. 🔗