Amberwell Health Atchison

March is Social Work Month. It is a time to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate the social workers of Amberwell and in our community. The 2025 theme for social work month is Social Work: Compassion + Action. This is exactly what social work is about. Social workers care about people and each day, social workers help millions of Americans navigate life’s challenges. Social workers work in many areas of our society—in...

Amberwell is excited to welcome David Gerlach, MD, to the Emergency Care and Inpatient Care teams at Amberwell Atchison. Dr. Gerlach has spent his entire medical career in the ER. He combines his passion for medicine with a focus on compassionate patient care. After spending much of his career in places like Tennessee and Texas, Dr. Gerlach has returned to Kansas, where he grew up and is grateful for the...

Infusion nurses provide expert care and support to patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. Whether they are administering medications, managing complex conditions, or helping patients navigate their treatment journey, they bring skill, compassion, and reassurance to every interaction. Their dedication makes a real difference in the lives of the people they care for.In honor of National IV Nurses Day we’re excited to introduce some of our incredible Amberwell...

Amberwell is happy to welcome Estacia Sinclair, FNP-C, to the Primary Care team at Amberwell Atchison. Estacia brings a strong foundation of experience to her role. With a background that includes working as an ER nurse and a focus on acute care, she has developed a hands-on, solution-oriented approach to patient care. Estacia is committed to helping her patients feel supported and well cared for. To read more about Estacia,...

Amberwell Atchison has been recognized as a High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, earning a spot on the 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list. This recognition highlights Amberwell Atchison’s dedication to providing exceptional care for expectant families. The High Performing designation is the highest honor a hospital can achieve in U.S. News' annual evaluation of maternity care services. Amberwell Atchison was recognized for...

Amberwell Atchison Clinical Director of Anesthesia, David W. Hart, has been announced as one of the principal authors of a pivotal article, Factors Affecting Nurse Anesthetists' Transition from Clinical Practice to Academia: A Scoping Review, published in the December 2024 edition of the AANA Journal. Hart, who also serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and the University of South Florida's Advanced Pain Management Fellowship,...

At Amberwell Health, we’re excited to celebrate our Radiology & Imaging teams during the month of November! We’re proud of these key Amberwell teams for their important role in patient care, using advanced tools to provide high-quality medical imaging.  Our Amberwell Radiology and Imaging teams are committed to doing their best in every way.  Radiology Technologists: Perform imaging exams, maintain equipment, and ensure patient safety.  Mammography Technologists: Specialize in breast...

This October, we’re celebrating National Patient Account Management Week! Amberwell Health would like to thank the hardworking team that helps our patients get the care they need and makes the process easier for everyone.  By helping patients understand how to get healthcare, the patient accounts team makes sure people can see primary care providers, feel better, and have a good experience. Their hard work improves how our system works, making...

Amberwell is happy to announce the retirement of Louisa Kamatuka, DNP, RN. Louisa has been a dedicated member of our team and served as the Director of Inpatient Care at Amberwell Atchison since December 2018. Louisa has provided exceptional leadership for Inpatient Care during her time here. Under her guidance, the unit-based council was established, empowering frontline staff to direct the care they provide and create more efficient workflows. She...

Amberwell is happy to welcome Lisa Whitfield, FNP-C, to the Emergency Care team at Amberwell Atchison. With a rich background in rural healthcare and a passion for helping others, Lisa brings genuine compassion to her role. She understands her patients’ feelings and concerns and is always motivated to help them in their time of need. She’s committed to providing high-quality care and deeply invested in the wellbeing of the community....