Pediatrics Archives - Hancock Regional Hospital

February 2, 2021

The Importance of Children’s Dental Health

Whether you have a newborn, a toddler or an adolescent, dental health is incredibly important in maintaining the overall health of a growing body. As adults, many of us have had dental work done, so we know that it isn’t always pleasant. Not only is it smart to know how to avoid running into de…Continue Reading.

January 7, 2021

The HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Child

Are you wondering if your child should get the HPV vaccine? You may have heard about HPV, aka human papillomavirus, as it is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Like other vaccines, it works by stimulating the body to mass produce antibodies to fight off the virus. That being sa…Continue Reading.

January 6, 2021

Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Not-So Goodnight Moon

Lie down. Close your eyes. Stay in your bed. Sleep should be such a simple thing for kids, right? True enough, unless your child experiences extreme sleep difficulties. Pediatric sleep disorders are actually quite common, showing up in almost 50% of children. In fact, they may be affecting your c…Continue Reading.

September 2, 2019

Brantley’s Story

We will be sharing true and inspiring stories from children in our community in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s Brantley’s Story.

December 21, 2018

How to Help Your Kids Conquer Cold and Flu Season

Pediatrics

It turns out there are a lot of ways you help prevent your kids (and yourself) from getting sick! We’ve rounded up 6 of the best ways to keep your kids healthy this cold and flu season.

November 30, 2018

Local Family and He Knows Your Name Ministry to Gift CuddleCot to Hancock Health

Greenfield, IN (November 30, 2018) – To honor their stillborn son and help other families grieving the loss of their babies, a family has donated the first CuddleCot to Hancock Regional Hospital. Hancock Regional Hospital will be receiving a CuddleCot, which is designed to help parents who suf…Continue Reading.

September 8, 2018

What I Wish Every Mom Knew About Breastfeeding

We get asked so many questions on our motherhood journey… one of the first questions we might get asked when pregnant is, “Are you going to breastfeed your baby?”.

August 5, 2018

How to Get Your Teen to Care About Health

Teens do have minds of their own. But you can still find ways to get them thinking and acting healthy.

May 26, 2017

Spotlight on Care: Understanding the role of Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners, or NPs, are a critically important part of your healthcare team. Thousands of Americans visit Nurse Practitioners each day for a wide variety of health needs. In Hancock County, dozens of Nurse Practitioners provide this same expert patient care through #HancockPhysicians Net…Continue Reading.

September 7, 2016

Tips to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Pediatrics

One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. In honor of Na…Continue Reading.