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Amberwell Hiawatha has been awarded a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the highest possible score a hospital can receive. Out of 78 Critical Access Hospitals in Kansas, only six earned this distinction in 2024. We’re proud to be one of them. What the Rating Means This 5-star rating is based entirely on what patients say about their experiences. It includes feedback on:...

Can you believe it’s already July? This month’s focus areas highlight how physical and social wellness go hand in hand. It’s UV Safety Awareness Month, a reminder to protect yourself when you’re out in the sun. It’s also Social Wellness Month, which encourages us to stay connected and strengthen relationships. Social wellness means checking in on the people you care about—and making space to meet someone new. A quick chat with a...

Amberwell welcomes board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Russell Grimes, who will begin caring for patients at Amberwell Atchison on July 1. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Grimes helps patients find effective solutions for pain, injury, and mobility issues—whether through advanced surgery or simpler, non-surgical options.  Meet Dr. Grimes: https://amberwellhealth.org/providers/russell-s-grimes-dpm-facfas/ 

At Amberwell, we’re proud of the care our teams provide. We hear stories from patients every day who describe the compassion, professionalism, and attention they receive from our staff. When that praise comes from one of our own team members, it takes on an even deeper meaning.  A nurse from our labor and delivery unit recently became a patient herself. Her birth story included an unexpected induction, a postpartum complication,...

Amberwell Hiawatha is proud to share that Morgan Alvarado, RN, a dedicated OB nurse, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This national recognition honors nurses who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, skillful care to their patients and families.  Morgan was nominated by a patient who shared the following:  “Morgan and her team went above and beyond to make sure that myself, my baby, and our support...

Amberwell Health is working alongside local leaders and organizations in Atchison and Hiawatha to update the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs). As part of this process, we’re asking those who live or work in Atchison County or Brown County to complete a short survey. These surveys are designed to gather input from residents and business leaders about the strengths, gaps, and future needs of healthcare services in our communities....

Amberwell Health is excited to announce a new, free medication delivery service through Amberwell Pharmacy. This service is available to individuals within the city limits of many area communities. For Atchison, Effingham, Everest, Hiawatha, Horton, Highland, Lancaster, and Troy, Amberwell Pharmacy offers free delivery to all who use Amberwell Pharmacy, regardless of the prescribing provider. In Lansing and Leavenworth, prescription delivery is available for medications prescribed by providers at Amberwell...

When it comes to welcoming a new baby, every detail matters—especially the care a mother receives after delivery. That’s why we’re proud to share that Amberwell Hiawatha has been named a Gold-Level facility by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KPQC).  This recognition, awarded through the statewide Fourth Trimester Initiative, honors hospitals that provide exceptional care to mothers during the postpartum period—a time...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Amberwell, we’re celebrating the team at Senior Life Services (SLS) in Hiawatha. SLS offers structured day treatment for older adults who are facing emotional or behavioral health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, or isolation. The goal is simple but powerful: help each person feel more like themselves again through connection, support, and expert care. But it’s the people behind the program who...

Happy Nurses Week! This year, we asked several of our nurses a simple but powerful question: “Who inspired you to become a nurse and enables you to soar in your career today?” Their answers are thoughtful and inspiring—and we’re excited to share them with you! Visit #amberwellNW25 on Facebook to watch videos of Amberwell nurses from a variety of departments share what inspired them to become nurses and what gives...