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Dr. Kahle provides pediatric care for infants, children, and teens and will see patients at Amberwell Lansing Clinic. He focuses his practice on caring for children in the Lansing and Leavenworth communities, supporting families through every stage of childhood. Learn more about Dr. Kahle and his background on his provider page at: https://amberwellhealth.org/providers/garret-kahle-md/

The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers are a special group of people who give their time and energy to make a real difference — for our patients, our staff, and our community. Their guiding philosophy says it best: “to make life more significant through unselfish service to others.” You'll find them throughout Amberwell — at the lobby information desk, in the surgery waiting room, in materials management, and at Amberwell Downtown. They...

The Beginning of Local Hospital Care On Mother’s Day—May 13, 1951—modern hospital care began in Hiawatha with the opening of the Hiawatha Community Hospital.  That moment marked the beginning of 75 years of service built on community support, local leadership, and a commitment to caring for neighbors across the region. Over the decades, generations of families from Hiawatha, Brown County, and surrounding communities have relied on their local hospital for...

For Doctors Day this year, we created trading cards featuring our providers—because this is a team worth collecting! From primary care to specialty services, our providers bring experience, dedication, and heart to every patient interaction. Read through the captions to learn more about each member of our amazing team! Visit our Facebook page to read more about the amazing physicians at Amberwell: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=amberwellhealth&set=a.1507467528037049

The Maternal Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha continues its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier provides resources and a framework to help Kansas hospitals and birth facilities implement ten evidence-based practices proven...

In honor of the seventy-fifth anniversary of hospital care in Hiawatha, we are collecting stories that reflect Amberwell Hiawatha’s heritage of healthcare—the people, moments, and community connections that have shaped healthcare in Hiawatha for generations. Care – moments when the hospital made a difference in your life Culture – what it means to work or serve here as an employee or volunteer Community – how the hospital and community support...

Community members gathered Saturday, March 7, for the 2nd Annual Atchison Community Heart Month Challenge and 2K Fun Run/Walk, an event focused on encouraging physical activity and raising awareness about heart health. Interest in the event has continued to grow in its second year. Nearly 300 people registered for the Heart Month Challenge, and 135 participants took part in the 2K Fun Run/Walk, nearly doubling participation from last year. Participants...

Amberwell Atchison earned high marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient experience, based on HCAHPS survey results from Q2 2024 through Q1 2025. The hospital received five-star ratings in Communication with Nurses, Communication about Medicines, and Quietness of Hospital. It also earned four-star ratings in Communication with Doctors, Discharge Information, Overall Rating of Hospital, and Willingness to Recommend the Hospital. The hospital’s overall patient experience...

The Maternal Care team at Amberwell Atchison continues its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier provides resources and a framework to help Kansas hospitals and birth facilities implement ten evidence-based practices proven...

Amberwell Health is pleased to welcome Cory Schrick, PA-C, to the Orthopedic Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha and Amberwell Atchison. He provides orthopedic care with an emphasis on personalized treatment, clear communication, and staying closely engaged with patients throughout their care. Learn more about Cory and his background on his provider page at:https://amberwellhealth.org/providers/cory-schrick-pa-c/