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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...

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, and many other important functions at each of our Amberwell locations.  ...

Help us celebrate the compassion and skill of our extraordinary nurses at Amberwell Hiawatha and Amberwell Highland Clinic by sharing your story today! The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died at 33 of ITP, an auto-immune disease.  The Barnes Family was awestruck by the clinical skills, caring and compassion of the nurses who cared for Patrick, so they created this...

In an effort to increase patient services for Atchison and surrounding area communities, Amberwell Health will begin a surgical and clinical expansion project at Amberwell Atchison in May. In addition to the site expansion, multiple non-clinical positions will be moving from the 800 Raven Hill location to new office space in downtown Atchison by mid-summer to utilize as much space as possible for expanding patient care.

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....

Amberwell Health announces today the addition of the Sudbeck Thompson Allied Rehabilitation Services (STARS) therapy team to the Amberwell family of services. Therapy services will continue at Amberwell Hiawatha under the name of Amberwell Rehabilitation Services.