What’s New with Rehabilitation Services at Amberwell Atchison?
The rehabilitation services staff at Amberwell Atchison provide much needed support to patients recovering from chronic disease, sudden illness, traumatic incidents, and surgical procedures. Amberwell offers a range of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac/pulmonary rehab services, speech therapy, and sports medicine. Our highly skilled therapists are not only dedicated […]
Cholesterol is a Major Risk Factor for Heart Disease
High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, which can cause heart attack and stroke. But what, exactly, is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by the liver and found in many foods. It is essential for good health as it helps the body make hormones and digest […]
Amberwell Welcomes Brian Duncan, MD, to Our Orthopedic Care Team
Amberwell is excited to welcome Brian R. Duncan, MD, to our Orthopedic Care team. Dr. Duncan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing orthopedic services at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Prior to joining Amberwell Health, Dr. Duncan practiced orthopedic surgery in St. Joseph, Missouri, for ten years. He has also served as the chief of […]
The Anesthesiology Team at Amberwell Atchison Offers Pain Management That Limits or Eliminates Patient Exposure to Opioids
Research shows that every year, 3 million Americans become persistent opioid users after surgery. By using their knowledge of opioid-sparing and opioid-free anesthesia and pain management, Amberwell anesthesia providers are working to prevent the risk for opioid addiction and dependency. Why is this important? The economic cost of the U.S. opioid epidemic in 2017 was […]
Non-destructive Ring Removal Now Available at Amberwell Hiawatha
You can now remove a ring without cutting at Amberwell Hiawatha. Amberwell Hiawatha has invested in Ring Rescue, the fist-of-its-kind, non-destructive ring removal device. Need a Ring Removed? Emergency Removal If your ring is stuck on your finger and cutting off your circulation, you can go to the emergency room at Amberwell Hiawatha for emergency […]
Raising Awareness for Gynecologic Cancer
Women often think that they need to see a gynecologist for quality gynecologic care, but Amberwell Primary Care providers know women’s health and offer many women’s health services to help you maintain a healthy reproductive system. A major health concern for all women is gynecologic cancer. During the month of September, we take extra time […]
Should You Be Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of non-skin cancer among men in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among the same group. The month of September has been designated to raise awareness about this very common cancer that affects so many lives. Risk Factors While all men are at […]
Help Prevent Opioid Misuse and Addiction
Over 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions more are addicted to opioids. You can remove the risk of your unused opioids and help address the devastating opioid crisis affecting so many American families.
Amberwell Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Danielle Jessee to Atchion’s Primary Care Team
Amberwell is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Danielle Jessee to the primary care team at Amberwell Atchison. Prior to joining Amberwell, Danielle provided primary and post-acute care to the geriatric population in the Kansas City area and also served as a registered nurse in the emergency department. Danielle will be providing acute primary care […]
Family Nurse Practitioner Jacqueline Pederson Joins Amberwell Atchison’s Primary Care Team
Amberwell Health is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Jacqueline Pederson to Amberwell Atchison’s primary care team. Jackie spent much of her nursing career as a trauma nurse in an emergency department located in Kansas City where she assisted in the care of patients suffering from various traumas, cardiac arrests, and stroke. She is excited […]
