How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? - 14 months and counting

My résumé shows a gap from a layoff and some health issues. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. How did you handle it on your résumé?

I was hired after a 14-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.