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The week of November 21–27, 2021, is National Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. It comes just in time for Thanksgiving when many Americans may experience heartburn associated with overeating. However, if heartburn occurs more frequently, or is associated with additional symptoms, it may be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An estimated 1 in every 5 American adults suffers from GERD. It is a chronic condition caused by changes in the...

Renita Tharp, LPN, will be retiring on November 19, 2021, after twenty years of service with Amberwell Atchison and forty-two years in the nursing field. Renita was assigned to be Dr. Eplee’s primary nurse when she was first hired by Amberwell twenty-nine years ago. She stayed with Dr. Eplee when he moved to private practice for several years and then when he rejoined Amberwell in October of 2012. “I remember...

For more than twenty years, Amberwell Health at Home has decorated a Remember Me Tree in the Amberwell Atchison lobby to honor the loved ones we have lost. Community members and employees have the opportunity to purchase ornaments decorating the Remember Me Tree, which remains on display throughout the holidays. This year's ornament is a dove to represent the hope of peace and comfort as we fondly remember the loved...

Amberwell Health at Home provides dedicated and compassionate care to patients wherever you call home. Our highly skilled, compassionate team works closely with you, your family, and your providers to determine the best plan for your health. Skilled nurses provide wound care, IV infusion therapy, pain management, medication management, breathing care, and more. You have access to full rehabilitation services, including a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, and a speech...

Gerald W. Clevenger, MPAS, PA-C, will be retiring on October 15, 2021, after twenty years as a physician assistant at Amberwell Troy Clinic and a total of forty-five years serving in healthcare. “During the last twenty years of my forty-five years in family medicine, I feel humbled and blessed to have served the families of Northeast Kansas,” said Jerry. “I will forever cherish my patients from the Doniphan County area...

At Amberwell Atchison, we are extremely fortunate to have an in-house team of dedicated physical therapists to help you find relief, improve your mobility, and live healthier lives. Your care provider will refer you to our physical therapy team for treatment and rehabilitation, as needed. Each October, during National Physical Therapy Month, we like to highlight the excellent work of this talented team and show appreciation for all they do....

We are happy to announce that certified registered nurse anesthetist Jamie Garrett has joined the Surgical Care team of Amberwell Atchison as a full-time provider. Prior to joining Amberwell Health, Jamie spent several years providing anesthesia services in the gastrointestinal field. She is excited to be returning to Atchison, where she received her undergraduate degree from Benedictine College. “I have always loved the Atchison community and wanted to be a...

Your primary care provider should be your go-to resource for all of your healthcare needs. He or she helps you manage your health by taking care of common, everyday health concerns and offering preventive health services. Those who serve as primary care providers with Amberwell Health are physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. A PCP is your gateway into the healthcare system. An appointment with your PCP is often the...

We are excited to announce that family nurse practitioner Courtney Owens will join Amberwell Troy Clinic as the new full-time primary care provider starting in October. Courtney is both a native and a current resident of Doniphan County, Kansas—she grew up in Troy and attended Troy schools. She is honored to be able to serve in her hometown and its surrounding areas. Courtney’s first job in healthcare was with Amberwell...

We are excited to welcome Anna Cleland-Leighton, MD, to our Primary Care and Maternal Care teams at Amberwell Hiawatha. Prior to joining Amberwell, Dr. Cleland-Leighton completed the Wesley Family Medicine Residency Program in Wichita, Kansas, where she received excellent training in full-spectrum family medicine. She and her family recently moved to Hiawatha, and she is looking forward to providing patient-centered care to the residents of this close-knit community and its...