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Amberwell is proud to recognize our Imaging and Radiology Services team during National Radiologic Technology Week, observed November 2–8, 2025. To celebrate, the team created matching shirts that simply read “Radiology”. While understated, they reflect this team's commitment to clarity, reliability, and focus in every interaction. Amberwell offers Imaging and Radiology Services at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Imaging and Radiology Services team members include diagnostic radiologic technologists, CT technologists,...

Each November, we take a moment to recognize the Amberwell Health at Home team during National Home Care and Hospice Month. This team provides care and support to patients and families wherever they call home—helping with recovery, managing health conditions, and offering comfort through hospice care. The Health at Home team recently welcomed back Jennifer Klepees, who has returned to Amberwell as the Director of Health at Home. Jennifer brings...

Amberwell Health is pleased to welcome Lucas Bauer, PA-C, to the primary care team at Amberwell Lansing Clinic. Lucas is a U.S. Army veteran with more than twenty years of medical and leadership experience. He provides comprehensive primary care to individuals and families of all ages and is known for his approachable style and focus on patient education. Learn more about Lucas and his background on his provider page at...

November 1 — 7, we celebrate Inpatient Care Appreciation Week at Amberwell! While it’s also Medical-Surgical Nurses Week, we’re recognizing our entire Inpatient Care team for the exceptional work they do every single day. Our nurses manage a wide range of medical conditions and provide compassionate support to patients and their families through recovery. Nurse aides deliver essential hands-on care and monitoring, and our unit secretaries keep communication and coordination...

Amberwell Hiawatha Maternal Care and Amberwell Hiawatha Laboratory Services have earned Gold-Level recognition from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for excellence in newborn screening. This distinction honors hospitals, birth centers, and midwives across Kansas that meet the highest standards for accuracy and timeliness in newborn screening—an essential step in identifying conditions that can impact a baby’s long-term health. The recognition highlights the collaboration between Amberwell Hiawatha Maternal Care, led by...

Amberwell is proud to recognize our Orthopedic Care team throughout the month of October. During 2025, the team created custom shirts with the phrase “Care That Moves You,” a perfect nod to their work helping patients regain comfort, strength, and mobility. Also this year, Dr. Russel Grimes joined the team as a foot and ankle specialist, expanding access to specialized orthopedic care for our communities. The Orthopedic Care team includes...

Amberwell Health proudly joins the national celebration of Medical Assistants Week. During this week, we recognize the outstanding Medical Assistants and Patient Care Technicians who serve across our locations in Atchison, Hiawatha, Highland, Horton, Lansing, and Troy. These team members play an essential role in patient care and clinic operations. While their responsibilities may overlap, each role brings distinct strengths that support Amberwell’s mission to provide high-quality, coordinated care. Medical...

October 19–25 is National Pharmacy Week, and we’re excited to celebrate our pharmacy teams—both in our retail locations and in inpatient care. To make Pharmacy Week more fun this year, the team chose a custom t-shirt design encouraging everyone to “Support their local pharmers.” Watch for posts throughout the week featuring our Pharmacy teams wearing their shirts. This past year brought some exciting updates for Amberwell Pharmacy. Patients in Atchison,...

October 19–25 is National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week, and we’d like to recognize the maintenance teams at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha for the impactful work they do every day. At Amberwell Atchison, the maintenance team supports daily operations for the main facility and our clinics in Atchison, Horton, Lansing, and Troy. Amberwell Hiawatha’s team manages both the Hiawatha facility and the Highland Clinic. They work closely with clinical...

October 19 – 25 is National Healthcare Quality Week, and each year we like to use this time as an opportunity to honor the dedication of our Quality and Risk Management team. Their work ensures patients receive safe, high-quality care and helps us deliver exceptional services in our communities. Our executive director of quality and risk provides the leadership and vision, while our healthcare quality coordinators, infection preventionists, medical staff...