Hancock Health

02/19/2026

Your voice matters! 📣 If you haven’t yet completed the 2026 Hancock County Community Health Needs Assessment, there’s still time. ⏱️

Every 3 years, we ask residents to tell us about the health issues affecting our county. 🩺 Your input is vital to Hancock Health’s community health strategy for the next three years. 🫵 Together with our community partners, our goal is to create better services and address barriers to improved health and well-being for everyone living or working in Hancock County. 📍

The survey is anonymous, takes just a few minutes, and is open to anyone 14 years or older who lives or works in Hancock County.

📲 Fill out the 2026 Hancock County Community Health Needs Assessment form here: https://bit.ly/4sh5hEQ

Please share the link with friends and family! 🔗 Together, we can make for everyone in our community. 🧡

02/18/2026

In case you missed it… 🧡 Hancock Health President & CEO Steve Long was honored by the Indianapolis Business Journal as Health Care Executive of the Year at the 2026 Excellence in Health Care Awards. 🏆

This recognition reflects a bold, forward-looking leadership strategy focused on independent health system sustainability, strategic partnerships, population health, and community-centered growth in one of Indiana’s fastest-growing counties.

Under Steve’s leadership, Hancock Health has:
• Expanded advanced population health initiatives and access to high-quality, local care
• Built strategic partnerships with Mayo Clinic, OrthoIndy, and Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
• Invested in innovative care delivery models and workforce growth
• Advanced access to behavioral health, women’s health, and groundbreaking therapies
• Led transformative community development projects supporting long-term economic vitality

As Hancock Health approaches its 75th anniversary, this award affirms the power of mission-driven leadership rooted in innovation, independence within an ecosystem of care, and reinvestment in community health infrastructure.

Healthcare leadership today requires balancing growth with sustainability, partnerships with independence, and innovation with compassion. We are proud to see that vision recognized across Central Indiana.

Congratulations, Steve, on this well-deserved honor! 👏

Read more from the IBJ here: https://www.ibj.com/articles/2026-excellence-in-health-care-hancock-health-is-exactly-the-right-place-for-leader. 🔗

02/18/2026

Food is more than fuel. It’s foundational to your health. 🧡 At Hancock Wellness Centers, our Registered Dietitians help take the guesswork out of eating well. Because “healthy” isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your body, your goals, and your lifestyle all matter, and your nutrition plan should reflect that.🍴

Whether you’re:
✔️ Training for a race or building strength
✔️ Managing diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or cholesterol
✔️ Working toward weight goals
✔️ Or simply wanting to feel better day to day

Our dietitians create personalized, sustainable plans that support your whole wellness journey.

Available at our Greenfield, McCordsville, and New Palestine Wellness Centers, nutrition consults are designed to empower you with practical tools, realistic strategies, and a healthier relationship with food.

Ask about scheduling a nutrition consult at the Wellness Center front desk and take the next step toward making your . 🥗

Read more on the blog: hancockhealth.org/2025/12/nutrition-therapy-as-unique-as-you. 🔗

02/17/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. 🧡 At Hancock Health, kindness is more than a gesture; it’s one of our core values. Alongside being exceptional, honorable, devoted, and reliable, we believe being kind is foundational to how we care for our patients, our teammates, and our community. 🫂

A small, unexpected act, like offering patience, sharing encouragement, lending a helpful hand, can reflect those values in meaningful ways. It’s how we build trust, strengthen community, and make . 🩺

How will you show kindness today? Let us know in the comments below. 💬

02/16/2026

Meet Michelle Kitsis, MD, board-certified General Surgeon at Hancock Health ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvY5XRiubP8 🎥

Dr. Kitsis was inspired to pursue medicine through both science and personal experience, watching one grandmother practice as a physician and supporting another through a journey with colon cancer. That combination of compassion and curiosity shaped her calling: providing surgical care that is both highly skilled and deeply human.

When you meet Dr. Kitsis, you can expect time, honesty, and partnership. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard, understood, and confident in their care plan. 🩺

From the first difficult appointment through recovery, Dr. Kitsis values the meaningful relationships that form when patients place their trust in her during life’s hardest moments, and she is proud to walk alongside them toward healing.

Outside the hospital, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter, along with crossword puzzles, singing, and getting lost in a good book. 📚

We’re grateful to have Dr. Kitsis providing exceptional surgical care at Hancock Health. 🧡

Michelle Kitsis, MD, is a board-certified surgeon providing general surgery through Hancock Health. To learn more about her visit here https://www.hancockhea...

02/16/2026

What are carbohydrates, and how can they fit into a healthy diet? 🤔

In this article, Mayo Clinic, a global leader in evidence-based medicine, highlights different types of carbohydrates, how they benefit the body, and nutritious foods to consider working into your daily diet. 🍴

This expert guidance is part of how Hancock Health provides resources to our community as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. 🩺

Read more here ➡️ hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/carbohydrates-how-carbs-fit-into-a-healthy-diet. 🔗

02/15/2026

Several sweet little ones headed home. Congrats! Thank you for choosing Hancock Health. 🧡

02/15/2026

Still thinking about quitting? There’s still time to join. 🚭🧡 Hancock Health’s FREE Commit to Quit Smoking Cessation Program is underway, and you can still take part in this supportive, four-week program designed to help you stop smoking, using smokeless to***co, or va**ng for good.

With group support and expert guidance, participants learn how to create a personalized quit plan, manage stress, build healthy coping skills, and take control of their health, all using a program guided by the Mayo Clinic Ni****ne Dependence Center. 🩺

🗓️ Thursday, March 5, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Hancock Health | 801 N. State St., Greenfield

If you’re ready to make a change, it’s not too late to start. Register today ➡️ https://www.hancockhealth.org/event/smoking-cessation-course-2/2026-03-05/. 🔗

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, put your heart first. 🧡

Chocolate is sweet, but peace of mind lasts longer. Show your heart some love by scheduling a $49 heart scan at Hancock Health. This quick, non-invasive scan can detect signs of heart disease by identifying calcified plaque in your arteries, helping you take action before a major cardiac event happens. 🫀

It’s a meaningful gift to yourself (or someone you love), especially if you have a family history of heart disease or conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.

Schedule your $49 heart scan today: https://www.hancockhealth.org/labs-screenings/cardiac-ct-for-calcium-scoring/. 🔗

02/13/2026

The right care doesn’t have to be far from home. 🧡 Find a Hancock Health doctor who’s nearby, accepting new patients, and ready to make your best health possible. 🩺

Find your doctor: https://www.hancockhealth.org/find-a-doctor/. 🔗

02/12/2026

American Heart Month is the perfect time to focus on the habits and care that support your heart and overall health. 🧡

Our latest Hancock Health blog takes a deeper look at cardiometabolic health and why the connection between your heart, blood vessels, and metabolism plays a powerful role in your long-term well-being. 🫀 From blood pressure and blood sugar to movement, nutrition, and preventive care, this whole-body approach helps identify risks earlier and supports healthier living at every stage of life. 🩺

The good news? Small, consistent habits, paired with regular wellness visits, can make a meaningful difference over time.

Learn how to protect your cardiometabolic health and take the next step toward a healthier future: hancockhealth.org/2026/02/cardiometabolic-health-shapes-your-long-term-well-being. 🔗

02/11/2026

Hormones play a powerful role in how your body feels and functions. When something’s off, you deserve expert care that listens and helps you take control. 🧡

At Hancock Health, our Endocrinology team specializes in diagnosing and treating hormonal and endocrine conditions, from diabetes and thyroid disorders to menopause, PCOS, and more. We take time to help you understand what’s happening in your body and partner with you on a personalized plan to manage your health with confidence.

Whether you’re navigating blood sugar changes, thyroid concerns, or hormonal shifts, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way to make your best health possible. 🩺

Learn more or schedule an appointment: (317) 477-6363. 📞

🔗 hancockhealth.org/endocrinology 🔗