Partner with Your Amberwell Primary Care Provider to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
Regular screenings with your Amberwell primary care provider can help monitor your risk of suffering a stroke. Your provider will evaluate your blood pressure, weight, lifestyle, and health history to assess health concerns that put you at risk of having a stroke. Your provider will then determine treatments, recommend lifestyle changes, and prescribe medication to […]
Amberwell Primary Care Providers Can Help You Keep High Blood Pressure in Check
Among the many reasons for wellness visits with your Amberwell primary care provider is to get important screenings—like regular blood pressure checks. By monitoring your blood pressure, providers can recognize changes that may indicate a concern. High blood pressure is asymptomatic until it’s too late. Screenings help prevent, or control, this very common condition that […]
Skin Cancer–Detectable and Preventable
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States, with more than ninety-five thousand people diagnosed each day. A misconception about skin cancer is that it’s not that serious because it can simply be removed, but the reality is that if left untreated for too long, it can become fatal. […]
Fight Parkinson’s Disease with LSVT BIG®
Nearly one million people in the United States live with Parkinson’s Disease, and about 60,000 are diagnosed with the disease each year. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease can seem devastating because there is no cure and the symptoms get progressively worse over time.If you or a loved one is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease or some […]
Congratulations to Marty Zumbrunn on Her Retirement
Congratulations to Marty Zumbrunn on her retirement! Of her 47 years of experience in the medical field, we appreciate the 15 years, 11 months, and 3 weeks she has been with Amberwell Health. Marty has served in several key roles at Amberwell Atchison over the years including director of clinic operations, manager of clinic billing, […]
Esophageal Cancer is a Risk of Untreated GERD
Each year, approximately 1% of people living in the United States are diagnosed with esophageal cancer1. Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Despite the fact that compared to other cancers, esophageal cancer is relatively rare, most people diagnosed with this type […]
“Enjoying everything else you love in life,” Paula Wohlgemuth Retires After 32 Years
There is no denying that healthcare has changed in the last thirty years. From quick access to a local doctor who still did house calls to a completely computerized elimination of paper charts, the pace of change has been significant. Just ask Paula Frakes Wohlgemuth. After serving for thirty-two years as the office manager for […]
Breathe Easier and Recover Faster with Amberwell’s Pulmonary Rehab Program
Amberwell’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services include pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with qualifying chronic lung disease, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis, pneumonitis, and other lung conditions. Our program provides supervised exercise training, health education, nutrition consultation, and breathing techniques, all personalized to meet the patient’s personal needs. “The goal of the […]
Healthcare Social Workers: Connecting Resources and Navigating Services for Patients and Their Families
“A successful, vibrant community has access to excellent healthcare, schools, economic development, infrastructure of law enforcement, a Fire Department, and clean water,” said Aggie Asher, manager of social services at Amberwell. “This attracts jobs and security to our community.” As social workers who practice in a rural setting, our team understands how important it is […]
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists: Translating the Science of Nutrition into Practical Solutions for Healthy Living
Amberwell’s registered dietitian nutritionist, Lindsey Smith, knows that proper nutrition and healthy eating habits are often the keys to healing and avoiding many serious health problems. Having local access to nutrition therapy services allows patients to get the nutritional guidance they need to stay healthy close to home. “Not everyone is willing to travel a […]
