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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...

Find out what it’s like to be a part of the Amberwell team at the Amberwell Hiring Fair on Friday, January 21th from 11am-1pm or 4-6pm. Multiple openings including nursing, radiology, surgery, lab, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, maintenance, housekeeping, kitchen, reception, IT and more are available. All positions are listed at careers.amberwellhealth.org. Are you interested in healthcare but haven’t had a chance to get training? Amberwell Health has created a...

Are you thinking about becoming pregnant this year? You can increase your chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant. While not all birth defects are preventable, the following five tips can ensure that you are doing what you can to decrease your baby’s risk of being born with a birth defect. Take 400 mcg of folic acid every day before...

In order to maintain a balance of a safe care environment and an excellent patient experience, please follow our patient and visitor protocols below at Amberwell Atchison: Masks If a patient or visitor is not wearing a mask when entering the building, they will be provided one to wear. Inpatient Visitors 2 visitors per patient per stay No visitors for COVID patients in isolation. No children under the age of...

Meet Amberwell Atchison’s first baby born in 2022! Violet Rose Dilley was born to Tymothy Dilley and Tiffany Weatherford on Tuesday, January 4 at 7:35 am, weighing 8lbs, 0.4oz. Baby Violet was delivered by Dr. Bonnie Tackett. The Maternal Care staff at Amberwell Atchison presented the family with a bouquet of flowers and a gift basket filled with items for the baby. Congratulations to Tymothy and Tiffany on their new...

Dwaine Klingman RRT, BS, retired on December 18, 2021, after over sixteen years of service at Amberwell Atchison. Dwaine began his career with Amberwell in April 2005 as a respiratory therapist before his promotion to director of cardiopulmonary services in September 2007. Dwaine has enjoyed serving patients in his hometown of Atchison, Kansas. When asked what he will miss most about working at Amberwell Atchison, Dwaine replied, “I will miss...

Maureen Asher, PTA, retired on December 17, 2021, after thirty-four years of service as a physical therapy assistant at Amberwell Atchison. Maureen has always found great joy in helping patients succeed. "I have been very fortunate to spend thirty-four years doing what I love,” said Maureen. “I have met so many wonderful people. To all my patients and co-workers, words cannot express what you have meant to me. I will...

We are happy to announce that the Amberwell Atchison Volunteers organization is a recipient of the 2021 Hospital Volunteers of Kansas Gold Award for Excellence. The Hospital Volunteers of Kansas is an organization of the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA). The honor recognizes extraordinary contributions of participating hospital volunteer groups throughout Kansas. Volunteering at Amberwell Atchison has been a community tradition since 1957. Our volunteers are an amazing group of individuals...

Dr. Julie Rosa and Dr. Pete Rosa were recognized at the 41st Annual Family Medicine Winter Symposium on December 3, held by the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, for being outstanding clinicians, teachers, and role models. Each year the Department of Family and Community Medicine at KUSM-Wichita recognizes an outstanding volunteer faculty member who teaches medical students in Wichita or rural Kansas. According to Rick Kellerman, MD, professor and...