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Women often think that they need to see a gynecologist for quality gynecologic care, but Amberwell Primary Care providers know women’s health and offer many women’s health services to help you maintain a healthy reproductive system. A major health concern for all women is gynecologic cancer. During the month of September, we take extra time to raise awareness about gynecologic cancers and highlight how Amberwell Primary Care providers can help...

Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of non-skin cancer among men in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among the same group. The month of September has been designated to raise awareness about this very common cancer that affects so many lives. Risk Factors While all men are at risk for prostate cancer, the most common risk factor for developing the disease is age....

Over 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions more are addicted to opioids. You can remove the risk of your unused opioids and help address the devastating opioid crisis affecting so many American families.

Amberwell is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Danielle Jessee to the primary care team at Amberwell Atchison. Prior to joining Amberwell, Danielle provided primary and post-acute care to the geriatric population in the Kansas City area and also served as a registered nurse in the emergency department. Danielle will be providing acute primary care services at Amberwell Atchison and to the student body at Benedictine College. Danielle chose Amberwell...

Amberwell Health is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Jacqueline Pederson to Amberwell Atchison’s primary care team. Jackie spent much of her nursing career as a trauma nurse in an emergency department located in Kansas City where she assisted in the care of patients suffering from various traumas, cardiac arrests, and stroke. She is excited to provide exceptional care to patients of all ages and health needs in Atchison and...

Amberwell Surgical Care provides a robust range of surgery offerings, with surgeries performed at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Patients can expect comprehensive care from evaluation and diagnosis through recovery and post-surgical services at both locations as well as Amberwell Leavenworth Clinic. Dr. Roderick Warren, MD, FACS, leads Amberwell Surgical Care and brings leadership, experience, and knowledge to the surgery team and Amberwell Health. Dr. Warren is a board-certified general...

A prenatal precaution to protect your baby Group B Strep is common in adults but could create health risks if passed onto newborns Group B strep (GBS) bacterium is commonly found in the human body and is typically harmless to adults. In women, the bacteria commonly live in both the digestive tract and in parts of the reproductive system. Occasionally, the bacteria can invade systems where it does not belong...

As much as the sun brightens our days, the effects of its ultraviolet rays can be very damaging, especially to your skin. When your skin tans, or worse, burns, you are doing permanent damage that can lead to age spots, premature wrinkles, or several types of skin cancer. UV radiation leads to skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancer The sun emits radiation in the form of UV light, classified...

Regular well-woman exams are key to a woman’s overall health and wellness. These important visits provide a baseline that a primary care provider uses throughout a patient’s life to identify and treat issues before they become serious. At Amberwell, our primary care providers are committed to helping women live healthier lives through relationship-based, preventative care. A well-woman exam includes screenings specific to women’s health, like a clinical breast exam, pelvic...

Each year, the month of June is dedicated to encouraging the men in our lives to schedule routine check-ups, pay attention to their health risks, and address any lingering health issues that they’ve been putting off. Schedule Routine Check-ups Men’s Health Month serves as an excellent reminder for men to call their primary care providers to schedule a routine physical exam. Routine physical exams are recommended yearly for men over...