Amberwell Atchison’s Swing Bed: a Great Option for Many Patients
This year for Skilled Nursing Care Week, we wanted to highlight our swing bed program because it incorporates 24-hour skilled nursing care for post-acute patients in need of short-term rehabilitation before returning home. Swing bed is an intensive program designed to help Medicare patients who no longer require acute hospital care continue to recover under […]
Mobile Pre-Check Is Now Available at Amberwell Atchison
Amberwell Health now has a new check-in process available for our Primary Care, Orthopedic Care, and General Surgery at Amberwell Atchison. Starting Monday, May 10th, patients will have the ability to complete a mobile pre-check prior to their appointment. Primary Care, Orthopedic Care, and General Surgery patients will receive a text, email, or both prompting […]
Amberwell Offers Relief from Arthritis Pain
Arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, is a serious health condition that limits a person’s ability to perform daily tasks and can interfere with their emotional wellbeing, their social life, and their ability to hold a steady job. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in America, affecting more than 50 million adults […]
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 […]
