Congratulations to Dwaine Klingman on His Retirement
Dwaine Klingman RRT, BS, retired on December 18, 2021, after over sixteen years of service at Amberwell Atchison. Dwaine began his career with Amberwell in April 2005 as a respiratory therapist before his promotion to director of cardiopulmonary services in September 2007. Dwaine has enjoyed serving patients in his hometown of Atchison, Kansas. When asked […]
Congratulations to Maureen Asher on Her Retirement
Maureen Asher, PTA, retired on December 17, 2021, after thirty-four years of service as a physical therapy assistant at Amberwell Atchison. Maureen has always found great joy in helping patients succeed. “I have been very fortunate to spend thirty-four years doing what I love,” said Maureen. “I have met so many wonderful people. To all […]
Amberwell Atchison Volunteers Receives Award for Excellence from KHA Organization
We are happy to announce that the Amberwell Atchison Volunteers organization is a recipient of the 2021 Hospital Volunteers of Kansas Gold Award for Excellence. The Hospital Volunteers of Kansas is an organization of the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA). The honor recognizes extraordinary contributions of participating hospital volunteer groups throughout Kansas. Volunteering at Amberwell Atchison […]
GERD Awareness Week
The week of November 21–27, 2021, is National Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. It comes just in time for Thanksgiving when many Americans may experience heartburn associated with overeating. However, if heartburn occurs more frequently, or is associated with additional symptoms, it may be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An estimated 1 in every 5 […]
Congratulations to Renita Tharp on Her Retirement
Renita Tharp, LPN, will be retiring on November 19, 2021, after twenty years of service with Amberwell Atchison and forty-two years in the nursing field. Renita was assigned to be Dr. Eplee’s primary nurse when she was first hired by Amberwell twenty-nine years ago. She stayed with Dr. Eplee when he moved to private practice […]
November Is Home Health and Hospice Month
Amberwell Health at Home provides dedicated and compassionate care to patients wherever you call home. Our highly skilled, compassionate team works closely with you, your family, and your providers to determine the best plan for your health. Skilled nurses provide wound care, IV infusion therapy, pain management, medication management, breathing care, and more. You have […]
Congratulations to Jerry Clevenger, MPAS, PA-C, on his retirement
Gerald W. Clevenger, MPAS, PA-C, will be retiring on October 15, 2021, after twenty years as a physician assistant at Amberwell Troy Clinic and a total of forty-five years serving in healthcare. “During the last twenty years of my forty-five years in family medicine, I feel humbled and blessed to have served the families of […]
The Physical Therapy Services Team at Amberwell Atchison are Critical Members of Our Healthcare Team
At Amberwell Atchison, we are extremely fortunate to have an in-house team of dedicated physical therapists to help you find relief, improve your mobility, and live healthier lives. Your care provider will refer you to our physical therapy team for treatment and rehabilitation, as needed. Each October, during National Physical Therapy Month, we like to […]
Welcome Jamie Garrett, CRNA, to the Amberwell Surgical Care Team
We are happy to announce that certified registered nurse anesthetist Jamie Garrett has joined the Surgical Care team of Amberwell Atchison as a full-time provider. Prior to joining Amberwell Health, Jamie spent several years providing anesthesia services in the gastrointestinal field. She is excited to be returning to Atchison, where she received her undergraduate degree […]
The Benefits of Having a Primary Care Provider
Your primary care provider should be your go-to resource for all of your healthcare needs. He or she helps you manage your health by taking care of common, everyday health concerns and offering preventive health services. Those who serve as primary care providers with Amberwell Health are physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. A PCP […]
