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March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to some of our sports medicine MVPs—our athletic trainers! Take a minute to get to know our athletic trainers...their March Madness strategy, extreme sports dreams, favorite Chiefs players, and more! Our athletic trainers work closely with coaches, athletic directors, and parents to provide excellent care and treatment for local student athletes. They attend baseball, softball, football, basketball, and wrestling events and...

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...

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Silent Auction Now Open! Get ready to bid on exclusive items while supporting a great cause! Our Denim & Diamonds Annual Fundraiser is just around the corner, and you don’t have to be present to participate—or win! Bid on incredible items in our Virtual Silent Auction, all while supporting local healthcare! Auction closes March 1 at 10pm during our Denim & Diamonds Annual Fundraiser. IMPORTANT NOTES The optional tip at...

"All of the nurses that took care of us were great! They all went above and beyond to make our labor, delivery, and postpartum stay a breeze. Our midwife, Kristy Selland, was also very considerate and helpful throughout our time here. Our nurse, Brandy Rice, put in extra effort to make our stay comfortable. The care and concern the nursing staff showed us was top-notch." – Laura & Jared Selland Laura...

During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, we recognize the vital role of cardiac rehab in reducing potentially devastating effects of heart disease. About 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack each year. Cardiac rehabilitation can not only help a person recover from a heart issue but also prevent future complications. Thank you to our amazing Cardiac Rehab teams at Amberwell Atchison & Amberwell Hiawatha for their dedication, patience, and...

Amberwell Hiawatha is excited to introduce the first baby of 2025! Born on January 17, 2025, little Marielle Winemiller arrived at 7lbs 4oz and 19 inches long and was delivered by Dr. Annette Anwander. Proud parents Adrienne and Johnson Winemiller, and older siblings: Johnny, Benny, Heidi, Hailey, and Julie welcomed Marielle with joy. When asked about their experience, the Winemiller family shared, "Amberwell Hiawatha has taken amazing care of our...

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...

Join us as we celebrate the incredible and dedicated women physicians of Amberwell: Dr. Jarvis, Dr. Padron, Dr. Kriwiel, Dr. Seibert, Dr. Tackett, Dr. Green, Dr. Cleland-Leighton, and Dr. Anwander. On this occasion we are celebrating Women Physicians' Day on February 3rd, and they stand united in red for National Wear Red Day taking place on February 7th. National Wear Red Day spreads awareness about heart disease, the leading cause...

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...