We know it’s confusing to try to figure out how to get medical care these days. Not only has the virus cancelled schools and milestone celebrations, it’s also made it difficult to figure out what’s open and what’s not for your regular doctor’s appointments, tests, and what to expect in …Continue Reading.

What is so regularly being called our “new normal” doesn’t really feel very normal, no matter how many businesses reopen and how many neighbors hold parties. That’s not cheerful news, but it’s an important point for protecting the vulnerable among us: The virus is still spreading, in al…Continue Reading.

It’s right there on your face—your most personal and identifiable body part. And you’ve gotta have it when you’re out in the world, so why wouldn’t you want it to show a little personality? Since CDC recommendations urged everyone to wear masks in public, and since we’ve all started a…Continue Reading.

The kinds of masks that keep out microparticles and best keep wearers safe are also hard to come by right now and should be reserved for healthcare workers. But research has shown that any mask is better than no mask—especially when it comes to keeping your own (possibly virus-inclusive) cootie…Continue Reading.

The risks of contracting COVID-19 come with some surprising details: A sneeze releases 30,000 droplets, which may contain a whopping 200 million virus particles traveling at 200 miles an hour. So if an infected person coughs in the grocery story, those virus particles she released in produce may …Continue Reading.

Have you had a virtual visit with a doctor yet? Telehealth can be an effective way to receive routine care. Fortunately for Hancock Health patients, the process for scheduling a virtual visit is almost identical to scheduling an in-person visit. Here’s what you need to know to get started: Cont…Continue Reading.

We know it’s confusing to try to figure out how to get medical care these days. Not only has the virus cancelled schools and milestone celebrations, it’s also made it difficult to figure out what’s open and what’s not for your regular doctor’s appointments, tests, and what to expect in …Continue Reading.

We know you’ve been asked to stay socially distant. But as things begin to open back up, the last thing you should be afraid of is going to the doctor. The doctors, nurses, and associates of Hancock Health are committed to keeping you safe as we reopen all of our services. And we know what we�…Continue Reading.

Imagine trying to keep a slew of marbles together without a container and no light to find them by. Those suckers are going to scatter to every corner of your house. You’ll be finding them for ages. Epidemiologists face a much more difficult challenge trying to track a virus like COVID-19. Cont…Continue Reading.