Amberwell Health Atchison

Amberwell Atchison is excited to announce that Jennifer Dutton, PA-C, has joined our primary care and inpatient care teams. Jennifer has an extensive background in public health and is passionate about preventive medicine. Having grown up in a small Kansas community, Jennifer enjoys the close-knit, hometown feel of Atchison. Jennifer chose Amberwell Health because it serves smaller rural communities, and she wanted to serve in a community like the one...

The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers is an awesome group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of Amberwell patients and staff every day. Their group philosophy is “to make life more significant through unselfish services to others,” and they demonstrate that daily through their service at Amberwell. We’re exceedingly grateful for all the time and assistance this group gives to Amberwell each year. They volunteer in different departments and...

After 57 years in practice, Dr. John Growney has announced his retirement as a healthcare provider for the Amberwell Atchison community, effective March 16, 2023. Dr. Growney, originally from St. Joseph, MO, came to Atchison in 1966, fresh off a tour from Vietnam. He brought with him his wife, Gertrude, and six children (more would follow), as well as many important "firsts" to the medical scene in town. His first...

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 but are not limited to pancake mix, syrup, boxes of cereal, cereal bars, pasta and...

We are excited to announce that Michelle Cusumano, FNP-C, has joined the primary care team at Amberwell Eighth Street Clinic. As a nurse practitioner, Michelle aligns her professional approach with the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics. Michelle values each patient as an individual, considers each patient a partner in their own care, and keeps patients well informed and well educated before making decisions about their health care. In her...

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 Aggie. “I have seen patients and families at their best and at their worst. I...

Baby Rydgelee with her parents, Piper and Blaze, and brother, Rutter. Rydgelee with her mother, and Dr. McGarrett Groth Meet Amberwell Atchison’s first baby born in 2023Rydgelee Mae Hollands was born to Blaze & Piper Hollands, and welcomed by her big brother, Rutter, age 3, on Wednesday, January 4 at 7:43 am. Rydgelee weighed 7lbs, 10.6oz. Baby Rydgelee Mae was delivered by Dr. McGarrett Groth.Congratulations to Blaze & Piper on...

​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 am looking forward to spending more time with my husband and family and trying new...

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 many departments of the hospital and each one has brought a new learning experience,” said...

We’ve experienced unusually high flu numbers this season and there is a nationwide shortage of treatment medication available for this viral disease. We hate seeing so many of our community members sick–we know it's rough to deal with the nasty symptoms of flu for the 7-10 days it takes to get better. We've discovered that the majority of our flu patients did not get their flu vaccine this year, so...