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September 17th is National IT Professionals Day, and we want to express our appreciation for the Information Technology Services team at Amberwell Health. Our IT professionals are essential to patient care, working hard to ensure our processes run smoothly. Their efforts enable us to provide excellent healthcare services to our communities, and we are truly grateful. Our IT team impacts patient care from behind the scenes. They design, maintain, and...

During National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 16–22, we celebrate our rehabilitation teams across our locations in Atchison, Hiawatha, and Horton. The teams consist of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, swim therapists, speech therapists, and office coordinators. Together, they work to support those recovering from a wide range of conditions including chronic diseases, sudden illnesses, traumatic incidents, and surgical procedures. Offering both inpatient and outpatient services, the Amberwell rehabilitation...

From September 15 to 21, we celebrate Surgical Care Appreciation Week and recognize the important work of our surgical care teams at Amberwell. A Broad Spectrum of Services Our patient access representatives are often the first point of contact for our patients. They do a great job scheduling appointments and answering questions, helping patients and their families feel comfortable from the very beginning. Our physician assistants and nurses provide essential...

Amberwell Health is excited to announce major upgrades to its phone systems across all locations to improve communication with patients. These changes come in response to community feedback about difficulties reaching clinics and hospitals by phone.

Amberwell Hiawatha has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS).In the United States, NSTE-ACS affects more than 625,000 patients annually, or almost three-fourths of all patients with acute coronary syndrome.The award recognizes hospitals for their efforts toward acute coronary syndrome care excellence demonstrated...

Amberwell is happy to announce the retirement of Louisa Kamatuka, DNP, RN. Louisa has been a dedicated member of our team and served as the Director of Inpatient Care at Amberwell Atchison since December 2018. Louisa has provided exceptional leadership for Inpatient Care during her time here. Under her guidance, the unit-based council was established, empowering frontline staff to direct the care they provide and create more efficient workflows. She...

Amberwell is happy to welcome Lisa Whitfield, FNP-C, to the Emergency Care team at Amberwell Atchison. With a rich background in rural healthcare and a passion for helping others, Lisa brings genuine compassion to her role. She understands her patients’ feelings and concerns and is always motivated to help them in their time of need. She’s committed to providing high-quality care and deeply invested in the wellbeing of the community....

Amberwell Health is thrilled to welcome Annette Anwander, MD, to the Primary Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha. Dr. Anwander’s expertise spans all ages, with a particular focus on maternal care and obstetrics. Her journey into medicine was influenced by early exposure to healthcare and a strong desire to serve in a small-town setting. She and her family recently moved to Hiawatha and are excited to get involved in community events...

Amberwell is delighted to welcome back Peter Rosa, MD, to Amberwell Hiawatha. Dr. Rosa has been a dedicated primary care provider for the Hiawatha community since 1998, earning the trust and admiration of many. Recently, Dr. Rosa and his wife took a brief hiatus to serve at a hospital in the United Arab Emirates. He has returned to Hiawatha, eager to continue offering the compassionate and skilled care that defines...

The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers are celebrating a major milestone this year—the 30th anniversary of their annual golf tournament. Scheduled for June 7th at the Bellevue Country Club, this event promises to be a day of fun and friendly competition. Ethel Smith and Kathy Butler, co-coordinators of the golf tournament for the past decade, are excited about this year's special anniversary. While they’ve enjoyed running the tournament, they hope to see...