Amberwell Health Atchison

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...

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 responsibilities like greeting and helping patients and visitors at the lobby information desk and assisting...

For more than twenty years, Amberwell Health at Home has decorated a Remember Me Tree in the Amberwell Atchison lobby to honor loved ones we have lost. Community members and employees have the opportunity to purchase the specially selected ornaments decorating the Remember Me Tree, which remains on display throughout the holidays.  Supporting Our Loved Ones Your purchase of an ornament allows Amberwell Health at Home to provide hospice care...

We are excited to announce that Joseph Asher, MD, has joined the primary care team at Amberwell Atchison. Dr. Asher provides care to patients of all ages and health conditions. He is a great communicator and easy for patients to talk to. One of his strengths is his ability to explain complex health issues to his patients so that they can make informed medical decisions in order to achieve their...

Amberwell Atchison is excited to welcome Abigail Hager, PA, to our emergency care team and our hospitalist team. Abi’s energy and enthusiasm resonate throughout all she does, including caring for patients. She has a passion for health and overall wellness, and a special interest in diabetes education, exercise science, and breastfeeding support. She chose to become a healthcare provider because of her love of science and her desire to help...

We are excited to welcome Justin Theleman, MD, to the Emergency Care team at Amberwell Atchison. Prior to joining Amberwell, Dr. Theleman completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria where he gained extensive experience treating patients in both urban and rural emergency room settings. Dr. Theleman was raised on a farmstead in a small town of about three hundred residents near Hays, Kansas. One...

Brenda Rush, RRT, is retiring after over twenty-seven years of service at Amberwell Atchison. Brenda began her career at Amberwell in 1976 in housekeeping before heading back to school to become a licensed practical nurse and then a registered respiratory therapist. She returned to Amberwell in 1988 as a respiratory therapist. Brenda has loved her time as an RT and all its challenges. She was privileged to have started the...

A brief community survey will be available until July 22, 2022 to gather community feedback. All community residents and business leaders are encouraged to complete their community survey to share feedback regarding overall healthcare services in their community.

In an effort to increase patient services for Atchison and surrounding area communities, Amberwell Health will begin a surgical and clinical expansion project at Amberwell Atchison in May. In addition to the site expansion, multiple non-clinical positions will be moving from the 800 Raven Hill location to new office space in downtown Atchison by mid-summer to utilize as much space as possible for expanding patient care.