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Amberwell Health is proud to share that Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha have been recognized with a 2024 Performance Leadership Award in “Quality.” This distinction highlights our commitment to delivering exceptional care and outcomes to the communities we serve. The award, presented by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, reflects top-tier performance among rural hospitals across areas like Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective. These results are drawn from the Chartis...

At Amberwell Health, we’re excited to celebrate our Radiology & Imaging teams during the month of November! We’re proud of these key Amberwell teams for their important role in patient care, using advanced tools to provide high-quality medical imaging.  Our Amberwell Radiology and Imaging teams are committed to doing their best in every way.  Radiology Technologists: Perform imaging exams, maintain equipment, and ensure patient safety.  Mammography Technologists: Specialize in breast...

Each November, we celebrate the Amberwell Health at Home team during National Home Care and Hospice Month. They do important work, helping patients get the care they need in the comfort of their own homes. The team is led by our administrative director and manager of clinic nursing, who keep things running smoothly and help everyone stay focused on providing excellent, reliable care. Supporting them are the office assistant/building coordinator...

From November 1–7, we celebrate Inpatient Care Appreciation Week at Amberwell! While it's also Medical-Surgical Nurses Week, we love highlighting our entire Inpatient Care team for the outstanding work they do every day. Our nurses manage a wide range of conditions and support patients and their families through recovery. Nurse aides provide essential care and monitoring, while our unit secretaries keep everything running smoothly. Housekeeping staff ensure a clean, safe...

GERD Awareness Week happens during Thanksgiving, a time when people often overeat rich foods. This can lead to symptoms like heartburn, bloating, and regurgitation. While occasional heartburn is common, experiencing it two or more times a week may indicate a more serious condition called GERD. What is GERD? GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) affects about 1-in-5 Americans. It happens when the valve between the stomach and esophagus doesn’t work properly, causing...

October 20th to the 26th is National Pharmacy Week, and we’re excited to highlight Amberwell’s retail pharmacy and inpatient pharmacy teams! Amberwell Pharmacy is a trusted, full-service retail pharmacy providing personalized care for all your prescription needs, proudly serving our patients and communities at both Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Our pharmacy offers convenience at every step. Patients can easily pick up their medications right after clinic appointments, and those...

The third week of October is when we celebrate the commitment of our Quality and Risk Management team at Amberwell. Their hard work helps every patient receive quality care and brings exceptional health services to our community. They are constantly striving to improve the care and services we provide. Leading the way is our executive director of quality and risk, who sets the vision and keeps us at the forefront...

October 20 to 26 is National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week, and we’re highlighting the important work of our maintenance services teams at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Amberwell Atchison’s maintenance team takes care of daily operations at Atchison’s main facility and the clinics in Atchison, Horton, Lansing, and Troy. Likewise, Amberwell Hiawatha’s team manages both Amberwell Hiawatha and Amberwell Highland Clinic. They work closely with clinical departments and vendors...

October 6 to 12 is Emergency Care Appreciation Week at Amberwell, and we’re taking a moment to appreciate our emergency care teams in Atchison and Hiawatha. These teams play a huge role in keeping our communities safe. Our emergency nurses are there when it matters most, delivering critical care when patients are at their most vulnerable. Their skill, quick thinking, and ability to act fast can make all the difference...

During National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, October 6–12, we want to take a moment to appreciate the positive impact of the Nutrition and Food Services teams at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. The Nutrition and Food Services team works hard to keep our cafeterias running smoothly. Whether it’s preparing meals, meeting dietary needs, taking meal orders, or stocking the café, they ensure everyone is well served. They also keep the...