Amberwell Health Atchison

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....

The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers are celebrating a major milestone this year—the 30th anniversary of their annual golf tournament. Scheduled for June 7th at the Bellevue Country Club, this event promises to be a day of fun and friendly competition. Ethel Smith and Kathy Butler, co-coordinators of the golf tournament for the past decade, are excited about this year's special anniversary. While they’ve enjoyed running the tournament, they hope to see...

March is Social Work Month and this year’s theme is “Empowering Social Workers.” It’s a special time to celebrate social workers for all the work they do. Social workers face many challenges when working with individuals and families. Social workers often deal with homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, suicide risks, and finding appropriate placement or resources for elderly and/or disabled. These are just a few of the issues social workers...

A new year, a new joy! Dr. Mariah Kriwiel and the staff at Amberwell Hiawatha were honored to deliver Oakley Lehmkuhl, born to Britney and Levi Lehmkuhl, at 10:49 PM on January 11th, 2024. Oakley weighed 8 lbs 12oz and was 20 inches long at birth. Congratulations to the happy parents! A huge thanks to the following local businesses who sponsored gifts for the new parents; Ag Partners Cooperative, Citizens...