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Enjoy the Benefits of Upgraded Equipment at Amberwell Amberwell Hiawatha is excited to announce the addition of 3D mammography to our radiology service offerings. Our newly installed 3D mammography machine uses digital technology to produce high-quality images that can help detect abnormalities sooner than traditional mammography, often even before you can feel a lump. Why 3D Mammography? Also known as tomosynthesis, 3D mammography is an advanced screening technique that uses...

Amberwell Atchison is excited to announce that Jennifer Dutton, PA-C, has joined our primary care and inpatient care teams. Jennifer has an extensive background in public health and is passionate about preventive medicine. Having grown up in a small Kansas community, Jennifer enjoys the close-knit, hometown feel of Atchison. Jennifer chose Amberwell Health because it serves smaller rural communities, and she wanted to serve in a community like the one...

The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers is an awesome group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of Amberwell patients and staff every day. Their group philosophy is “to make life more significant through unselfish services to others,” and they demonstrate that daily through their service at Amberwell. We’re exceedingly grateful for all the time and assistance this group gives to Amberwell each year. They volunteer in different departments and...

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Happy Occupational Therapy Month to our amazing team of occupational therapists at Amberwell! Our OTs help people of all ages live fuller, more active lives while recovering from injury, illness, or disability. They meet patients where they are and work to enhance their quality of life by helping them independently perform normal activities of daily living. We are so thankful to our occupational therapists for everything they do for our...

Ensuring our patients have access to local health care within our communities is a priority for Amberwell Health. During Patient Access Week, we celebrate all the roles dedicated to making sure our patients can access their providers and get the procedures they need. Patient access professionals handle patient registration, scheduling, prior authorization for procedures, check-in, insurance verification, financial counseling, patient transport, many other important functions at each of our Amberwell...

Esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer diagnosis among men in the United States. Most people diagnosed with esophageal cancer will die from it because it’s usually caught in its late stages. Early on, esophageal cancer typically has no signs or symptoms. One of the most effective ways to prevent esophageal cancer is to seek treatment for frequent or constant heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Occasional heartburn is common....

After 57 years in practice, Dr. John Growney has announced his retirement as a healthcare provider for the Amberwell Atchison community, effective March 16, 2023. Dr. Growney, originally from St. Joseph, MO, came to Atchison in 1966, fresh off a tour from Vietnam. He brought with him his wife, Gertrude, and six children (more would follow), as well as many important "firsts" to the medical scene in town. His first...

We are excited to announce that Jacquelyn Kemmerer, DNP, FNP-C, has joined Amberwell Health and will be providing primary care and occupational health services at Amberwell Lansing Clinic. Jacque’s special interest is in women’s health. In Lansing and its surrounding communities, she looks forward to caring for all patients—from pediatrics to geriatrics.  Jacque was initially drawn to Amberwell Lansing Clinic because of its location—she has a son, a daughter, and...

Happy National Hospitalist Day! The role of hospitalist originated in the late 1990s as a way for providers to spend focused time caring for hospitalized patients. The hospitalists at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha provide personalized, one-on-one care. They monitor you during your stay and are accessible in case of an emergency. They work closely with therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, staff, and technicians participating in your treatment to ensure you are...