Seek Early Treatment for Frequent Heartburn to Avoid Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer diagnosis among men in the United States. Most people diagnosed with esophageal cancer will die from it because it’s usually caught in its late stages. Early on, esophageal cancer typically has no signs or symptoms. One of the most effective ways to prevent esophageal cancer is to seek […]
Amberwell Atchison Celebrates National Nutrition Month with Annual Food Drive
Amberwell Food and Nutrition Services is holding their annual food drive for the Atchison County Food Pantry from March 13 to 17. To donate, please bring non-perishable food items to the main entrance of Amberwell Atchison, Amberwell Eighth Street Clinic, or Amberwell Downtown and place your donations in the designated boxes. Non-perishable food items include […]
Amberwell Social Workers Promote New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The social services department of Amberwell Atchison is excited to distribute life-saving information regarding the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. To celebrate Social Work Month, information about the 988 Lifeline will be available in all waiting areas of Amberwell Atchison, Amberwell Eighth Street Clinic, Amberwell Horton […]
Congratulations to Aggie Asher on Her Retirement
Aggie Asher is retiring after thirty-three years of service at Amberwell Health. Aggie began working at Amberwell on August 14, 1989, as a social worker. She became the manager of social services in 1993 and has served in that role for the past thirty years. “Amberwell has been my work family for thirty-three years,” said […]
Celebrating Our CRNAs for CRNA Week
Join us as we celebrate our certified registered nurse anesthetists during CRNA Week! CRNAs are key members of Amberwell’s surgical care team. They work hard and are committed to providing life-saving care to our patients daily. They care for patients when patients are at their most vulnerable—while undergoing a surgical procedure. They watch over our […]
Congratulations to Patty Ralston on Her Retirement
Patty Ralston is retiring after twenty-four-and-a-half years of service at Amberwell Atchison. Patty started with Amberwell on June 29, 1998, as a phlebotomist and has worked in the lab ever since. Patty’s fondest memories of working at Amberwell include the times when her fellow lab employees felt like one big family. “In my retirement, I […]
Congratulations to Shirley Eckert on Her Retirement!
Shirley Eckert is retiring after over thirty-two years of service at Amberwell Atchison. Shirley began her career with Amberwell on October 8, 1990, as an admitting clerk, working on an as needed basis. Then, she joined the admitting team full-time and later transferred to the surgery department as the unit secretary. “I have worked in […]
Join the Amberwell Atchison Volunteers
The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers is a dynamic, fun-loving group of individuals who help provide much needed support to Amberwell Atchison and the Atchison community. Each year they dedicate hours of their time, energy, and skills to making a difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. At Amberwell Atchison, our Volunteers have […]
Managing GERD for the Holidays
Each year, GERD Awareness Week is observed during the week of Thanksgiving, when people traditionally overindulge in rich, scrumptious holiday foods. Unfortunately, this overindulgence often causes uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn, bloating, and regurgitation. While it’s common for people to experience heartburn one to two times per month—especially during the holidays—if you experience heartburn two or […]
Amberwell Hiawatha Welcomes Tonya Grider, FNP-C, to Primary Care Team
We are excited to announce that Tonya Grider, FNP-C, has joined the primary care team at Amberwell Hiawatha. Tonya has over twenty-five years’ nursing experience in trauma and emergency medicine. She has served in a number of leadership roles throughout her career and has been an educator to nurses in various nursing facilities. As a […]
