How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? - 11 months and counting

My résumé shows a gap from a layoff and some health issues. I am in Fresno, in case local advice matters. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. What do you say in interviews?

I was hired after a 11-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.

Keep your skills fresh and mention anything recent. It shows momentum.