Named in honor of Fannie Andis, who donated the land for Hancock Regional Hospital, the Andis Women's Connection provides a continuum of quality healthcare that meets the special needs of women from adolescence through maturity.

The Andis Women's Connection is dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Fannie Andis, one of the original founders who proposed the idea for Hancock Memorial Hospital in December 1944.  Mrs. Andis had lost her only child and always felt that if there had been a hospital in Hancock County, her child might have lived.  In 1951, Hancock Memorial opened its doors on the site donated by Mrs. Andis.  In 2005, Hancock Memorial Hospital was renamed Hancock Regional Hospital.

The focus on health has skyrocketed in the last decade, and women's health issues are particularly prevalent.  In response to community need and interest, the board of Trustees of Hancock Regional Hospital designated women's health for specific program development.

The following key components are gathered under the umbrella of the Andis Women's Connection:

Andis Women's Unit...dedicated to providing superb in-patient care for women.

• Personalized maternity care, including specialty care for high-risk mothers.

• Level II Newborn Nursery.

• Post-surgical care for gynecological and other surgical procedures.

Andis Breast Center...committed to compassion and excellence in breast diagnostics.

• Mammography

• Ultrasound

• Stereotactic Biopsy and other diagnostic procedures

Andis Women's Connection...targets areas of special interest to women in Hancock County.

• Teen pregnancy
  Goal: Decrease teen pregnancy in Hancock County by educating teens about abstinence, adolescent health, dating and peer pressure.
   

• Breast Health
  Goal: Provide women of our community with information to assist in making informed decisions regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for breast disease.
   

• Domestic Violence
  Goal: Raise awareness in our community of the extent of relationship abuse, and inform victims of the potential dangers involved and the options available to them.
   

• Breastfeeding
  Goal: Promote breastfeeding for infants up to one year, based on the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and provide support for nursing mothers.
   

• Screening Options for Uninsured or Underinsured
  

  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)
    The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is sponsored by the Indiana State Department of Health and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  With additional donations to the Hancock Regional Hospital Foundation, this program allows women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines, the opportunity to have a Pap test and Pelvic exam, and a mammogram screening.  By participating in this program, Hancock Regional Hospital is able to offer health care maintenance options to women who might otherwise not have these tests completed due to budget restrictions.
    

  • Women Helping Women (WHW)
    The Women Helping Women program benefits women who have little or no health insurance, or who otherwise couldn't afford a mammogram screening.  Through other people's generous donations to the Hancock Regional Hospital Foundation, mammogram screenings are paid for when a qualifying woman has one completed.  If you would like to make a donation to the Women Helping Women program, please click here. 

Classes

• Expectant Parents

• Expectant Parents Refresher

• Breastfeeding

• Sibling Class

• Super Sitter

Seminars

Community seminars are provided at minimal charge on various women's health issues, such as stress management, massage therapy, physical therapy, incontinence, osteoporosis, menopause, diet and nutrition, and cardiovascular health.

For more information on classes and seminars, visit the Classes & Events section of our website, or call Education Resources at 317-468-4506.