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Happy National Social Work Month! Social workers do a lot to support people in need, from giving advice to offering different kinds of assistance. At Amberwell, our dedicated team of social workers work hard to connect patients and their families to essential resources or help them transition to the appropriate level of care as they continue to recover from illness or injury. Our social workers are uniquely equipped with crisis...

Do you have a family history of skin cancer? Are you concerned about a skin spot? Skin cancer is more common than you think, and it can affect anyone. Don't ignore the warning signs! Regular skin screenings help catch problems early, increasing the chances of successful treatment. General surgeon Dr. Roderick Warren and his expert team will be performing free skin cancer screenings at Amberwell Atchison on Friday, April 5th...

Most colon cancer begins as small, precancerous polyps in the colon. When left untreated, the polyps can grow, develop cancer, and spread. Fortunately, most cases of colon cancer are preventable and treatable when caught early on through screening. Screening allows your physician to find and remove the polyps to prevent cancer from developing or to catch it in its earliest stages. Everyone is at risk for colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is...

February 11–17, 2024, is National Cardiac Rehab Week, and we’re celebrating the fantastic cardiac rehab team at Amberwell! The team works hard to improve the heart health of the patients we serve. We truly appreciate everything they do to help our patients control cardiac risk factors and live longer, healthier lives. Cardiac rehabilitation at Amberwell is a customized and comprehensive program that includes treatment and education for patients who have...

Join us as we celebrate the incredible and dedicated women physicians of Amberwell: Dr. Williams, Dr. Jarvis, Dr. Padron, Dr. Kriwiel, Dr. Siebert, Dr. Tackett, Dr. Green, Dr. Cook, and Dr. Carpenter. On this Women Physicians' Day, they stand united in red for National Wear Red Day, spreading awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, especially among women. Take a moment to have a...

On January 25, we recognize the hard work and dedication of our infusion nurses. We appreciate the skill and compassion they use to care for our patients. Their services enable patients to get the life-saving treatments they need without having to travel far to get them. Thank you for all you do to keep our patients healthy, safe, and comfortable. Infusion nurses administer medications and fluids through an intravenous (IV)...

Administering anesthesia across the United States for more than 150 years, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from Amberwell Health and thousands of their colleagues from around the country are celebrating this year’s 25th annual National CRNA Week campaign taking place, January 17-24. 2024. With a history spanning back to the Civil War, nurse anesthetists have remained at the head of the table for every moment of their patients’ procedures, administering...

Join us as we celebrate our certified registered nurse anesthetists during CRNA Week! CRNAs are key members of Amberwell’s surgical care team. They work hard and are committed to providing life-saving care to our patients every day. CRNAs care for patients in the most vulnerable circumstances—during childbirth, when undergoing a surgical procedure, or seeking relief from chronic pain. They watch over our patients before, during, and after surgery to ensure...

A new year, a new joy! Dr. Jonathan Leck and the staff at Amberwell Atchison were honored to deliver Stetson Wayne Lawson, born to Alexis and Levi Lawson, at 4:14 AM on January 2nd, 2024. Stetson weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and was 19 inches long at birth. He is the second Lawson child to be the first baby of a new year at Amberwell Atchison!

We are delighted to welcome Michaela Rziha, PA-C, to the orthopedic care team at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Lansing Clinic. Michaela brings with her an impressive record of academic achievements. Her journey includes being honored as the Biology Student of the Year in her senior year at Benedictine College, a testament to her dedication and skill. During her time at Des Moines University's PA school, she received the Iowa Physician...