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Dr. Roderick Warren, general surgeon with Amberwell Health, is an expert in hernia repair and has extensive experience with innovative hernia repair techniques. In hernia repair cases that require additional support for weakened or damaged tissue, Dr. Warren often uses an advanced hernia mesh called SURGIMESH® that incorporates cutting-edge technology to help reduce chronic pain during recovery and lower the risks of complications and hernia recurrence. Each year, millions of...

Do you get regular heartburn? It may not be just heartburn. An estimated 1-in-5 American adults suffers from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can become a lifelong disease and lead to potentially more serious health conditions. GERD can lead to Barrett’s Esophagus, a condition that results when stomach acid eats away at the lining of the esophagus. Having Barrett’s Esophagus increases one’s...

Did you know that the recommended age for colon cancer screening was lowered in recent years from fifty to forty-five? Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and it is important to get a screening colonoscopy to prevent this deadly disease. Most colon cancer begins as small, precancerous polyps in the colon. The polyps are often so small that they do not...

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

Congratulations to the Maternal Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha for receiving recognition from High 5 for Mom and Baby. Participation in this program shows our commitment to infant and maternal health by supporting breastfeeding success. Breastfeeding support at Amberwell Hiawatha is for all members of our communities, even if you aren’t an Amberwell patient. We’re extremely fortunate to have onsite certified lactation counselors Morgan Flewelling, Chelsea James, and Mallory Eckert—who...

Our hospitalists have done an incredible job navigating the challenges of the past year. They have stayed up to date with current recommendations for treatment to ensure our patients receive excellent inpatient care while at Amberwell Atchison. Through ingenuity and out of the box thinking, they have been able to provide top level care right here in our community. Meet Our Hospitalists Dr. Padron is an internal medicine physician and...

We are happy to celebrate the amazing social services team at Amberwell Atchison during National Social Work Month each March. Aggie Asher, manager of social services at Amberwell Atchison, Katie Werring, and Katie South represent 93 years of combined social services. Many lives have been touched through the work of these courageous women. Thank you to our social services team for helping patients and their families navigate tough life challenges....

We are excited to announce that Dr. Caridad Padron officially joined the medical staff at Amberwell Atchison on January 25th. Dr. Padron is an internal medicine physician who first joined the Amberwell team in November of 2021 as a temporary hospitalist. She was so impressed with the atmosphere and staff at Amberwell Atchison that she decided to join the team as a hospitalist on a permanent basis. Dr. Padron earned...

Each year, CRNA Week is an opportunity for us to thank our amazing certified registered nurse anesthetists. Our organization heavily relies on the expertise of our CRNAs for anesthesia and pain management services. At Amberwell, we have four full-time, credentialed nurse anesthetists who are vitally important to delivering exceptional and compassionate care. Amberwell CRNAs (from left to right) Rebecca Boust, CRNA Micah Reece, DNP, CRNA David Hart, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C...

We are excited to announce that Monica Scholz, FNP-C, joined our Primary Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha on January 17th. Having provided care for patients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of health needs throughout her career, Monica has developed an appreciation for providing individualized, holistic care. She is particularly passionate about empowering her patients with ways to prevent disease and promote health so that they can achieve their highest...