Hancock Health

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day (3.14)! 🥧 If you’re celebrating with pie today, here’s a savory option from Hancock Health that brings comfort and nutrition to the table. 🍽️

This healthy Shepherd’s Pie uses lean ground beef, ground turkey breast, and skim milk to lighten up a classic favorite while still delivering the flavor you love.

Packed with vegetables like carrots, peas, and corn, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, it’s a balanced meal that’s perfect for sharing with family. 🧡

Looking for more ways to enjoy healthier meals without giving up your favorite foods? Our team at Hancock Wellness Centers can help you build nutritious habits that fit your lifestyle. 💪

Get the full Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program recipe and give this wholesome twist on pie a try today ➡️ hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/video-shepherds-pie. 🔗

03/12/2026

Your health needs change throughout life. At Hancock Health, our OB/GYN and Pelvic Health team is here to support you through every stage. 🧡

From your first gynecological exam to pregnancy care, menopause, and beyond, our compassionate providers take time to listen, answer your questions, and guide you through your options with care and understanding.

We offer a wide range of services, including annual exams, family planning, infertility counseling, treatment for abnormal screenings, bladder leakage care, genetic cancer screenings, and more. Every step of the way, our goal is to treat you not just as a patient, but as a partner in making your best health possible. 🤝

Learn more ➡️ hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/obgyn-pelvic-health. 🔗

03/11/2026

Today we’re celebrating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and the incredible experts who help our community build healthier habits every day! 🍎🥦

Registered dietitians do more than talk about food. They provide personalized guidance, education, and support that help people manage health conditions, improve nutrition, and feel their best. 🩺

If you are looking for help creating healthier routines or making better food choices, the Hancock Wellness Centers offer a variety of programs led by registered dietitians who are here to support you every step of the way. 🤝

Join us in thanking our registered dietitians for the care, knowledge, and encouragement they bring to our community! 🧡

03/10/2026

Season 2 Episode 2 of Just Jenn: A Women’s Health Podcast, presented by Hancock Health, is out now! 🧡🎙️

In “Let’s Talk Menopause Part 1: Fact vs. Fiction,” Jenn sits down with Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Hancock Health, to start an honest conversation about menopause. Together, they break down common myths, talk through the signs of perimenopause, and discuss how menopause can affect long-term health.

Dr. Strong, who is also certified by the Menopause Society, shares practical insight into what’s normal, what deserves attention, and how women can navigate this stage of life with the right support and care. 🩺

This episode kicks off a special series focused on menopause, helping answer the questions many women find themselves searching for late at night. 🥱

🎧 Listen to Episode 2 now and join the conversation ➡️ hancockhealth.org/just-jenn. 🔗

03/09/2026

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Meet Amy Diersing, NP, a family nurse practitioner with Hancock Health ➡️ https://youtu.be/03o0-5Y0FDs?si=0Nh8yH2fUC94uXeI 🔗

For Amy, making health possible means caring for the whole person. Whether it’s an acute visit, a follow-up, a preventive wellness screening, or encouraging patients to take advantage of nutrition and exercise programs at our Hancock Wellness Centers, she believes health extends far beyond a single appointment. 🩺

Patients often say they appreciate her honesty, caring attitude, and the positive energy she brings to every visit. Amy is committed to helping individuals and families feel supported, informed, and empowered in their health journey.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys living out what she encourages: focusing on clean nutrition, staying active when she can, traveling, and spending time with her family, including her children and grandchildren.

We’re proud to have Amy as part of the Hancock Health team! 🌟

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03/09/2026

It’s Mondays with Jason Wells, Hancock Health’s Mayo Clinic Care Network Relationship Liaison. This week, Jason is spotlighting how herbs and spices can be a great way to boost and blend flavors when cooking. 🌿

Mayo Clinic researchers share common herbs and ways to leverage them in recipes to help make your meal sing! 🍽️

Learn more ➡️ hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/guide-to-herbs-and-spices. 🔗

03/07/2026

Still working on those health goals? You’re not alone. 🧡

Our latest Hancock Health blog, “10 Tips for Sticking with Your Exercise and Nutrition Goals All Year Long,” is packed with realistic, sustainable strategies to help you stay consistent, even when life gets busy.

From setting achievable goals and scheduling workouts like appointments to building balanced meals and creating accountability, these tips focus on progress over perfection.

Whether you’re just getting started or refocusing your routine, Hancock Health is here to support you with Wellness Centers, primary care providers, and preventive visits designed around your goals.

Read the full blog and take the next small step toward your best health ➡️ https://www.hancockhealth.org/2026/02/10-tips-for-sticking-with-your-exercise-and-nutrition-goals-all-year-long/ 🔗

03/06/2026

Did you know it takes less than 10 minutes to order an Indiana Breast Cancer Plate, and $25 of that cost goes directly to helping our community access life-saving breast screenings and diagnostics? 💗🚙

We’re proud to share that the Hancock Health Women’s Clinic has once again received a generous grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT) to support uninsured and underinsured women in our community. Thanks to this funding, we can continue to provide access to critical services, including mammograms, ultrasounds, breast biopsies, and MRIs. 🩺

Since 2002, Indiana drivers have helped raise over $7 million through this specialty plate, funding breast health services and even college scholarships for students impacted by breast cancer. Ordering is quick and easy at any BMV branch, BMV Connect kiosk, or online at IN.gov/BMV. 🔗

And remember, the Hancock Health Women’s Clinic is open to ALL women, both insured and uninsured. Call (317) 468-4641 to schedule an appointment. 📞

Learn more about the plate and its impact ➡️ BreastCancerPlate.org.

03/05/2026

Your best health starts with the right doctor. 🩺

Whether you need a checkup, a specialist, or someone new, Hancock Health makes it easy to find care that fits. 🧡

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

03/04/2026

Future babysitters, this one’s for you! 🍼👶

Hancock Health is hosting a Safe Sitter® with CPR class this Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Hancock Wellness Center in Greenfield. This medically based program goes beyond the basics to help young babysitters build confidence and learn how to keep themselves and the children in their care safe. ⛑️

Participants will learn:
• How to stay safe at home and online
• How to handle common injuries
• Infant and child CPR
• The business side of babysitting
• And so much more!

Students must be at least 11 years old. After registering, additional class details will be sent via email. 💻

Give your child the skills and confidence to babysit safely and responsibly. Register today ➡️ https://www.hancockhealth.org/event/safe-sitter-with-cpr-greenfield-3/2026-03-07/ 🔗

03/03/2026

WE'RE BACK! 🎙️✨ Season 2 of Just Jenn: A Women’s Health Podcast, presented by Hancock Health, kicks off today, and Episode 1 is officially live! 🤩

Episode 1, “Let’s Talk About the Stuff We Don’t Talk About Enough,” is your invitation back to the couch with Jenn. No guest or filter, just an honest conversation about why this podcast exists and the real topics we’re diving into this season.

We’re talking about ...
🤔 The questions you Google at 2 AM.
💬 The things you text your best friend about.
🩺 The topics you’ve thought about bringing up at your appointment … but haven’t.

So grab your coffee, reheated tea, or Diet Coke, and come sit for a while. 🧡

🎧 Episode 1 is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack ➡️ https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ 🔗

03/02/2026

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Meet Jara Southerland, NP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with Hancock Health who was born and raised right here in East Central Indiana ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N75B8jtI4WU&t=9s 🔗

With more than 15 years of experience practicing in the Indianapolis area, Jara brings expertise in holistic care for adults and children, geriatrics, preventive health, chronic disease management, and functional medicine. 🩺

Jara is passionate about listening to her patients’ concerns and partnering with them to create personalized plans that support their overall well-being. Her goal is simple and powerful: to help every patient achieve their best health.

When she’s not caring for patients, you’ll likely find her spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, traveling, camping, volunteering in the community, or hanging out with her dogs. 🐶

We’re proud to have Jara as part of the Hancock Health team! 🌟

Born and raised in East Central Indiana, Jara Southerland is a board-certified nurse practitioner with Hancock Health. She graduated from Ball State Universi...