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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...

The week of November 21–27, 2021, is National Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. It comes just in time for Thanksgiving when many Americans may experience heartburn associated with overeating. However, if heartburn occurs more frequently, or is associated with additional symptoms, it may be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An estimated 1 in every 5 American adults suffers from GERD. It is a chronic condition caused by changes in the...

Renita Tharp, LPN, will be retiring on November 19, 2021, after twenty years of service with Amberwell Atchison and forty-two years in the nursing field. Renita was assigned to be Dr. Eplee’s primary nurse when she was first hired by Amberwell twenty-nine years ago. She stayed with Dr. Eplee when he moved to private practice for several years and then when he rejoined Amberwell in October of 2012. “I remember...

Amberwell Health at Home provides dedicated and compassionate care to patients wherever you call home. Our highly skilled, compassionate team works closely with you, your family, and your providers to determine the best plan for your health. Skilled nurses provide wound care, IV infusion therapy, pain management, medication management, breathing care, and more. You have access to full rehabilitation services, including a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, and a speech...

Gerald W. Clevenger, MPAS, PA-C, will be retiring on October 15, 2021, after twenty years as a physician assistant at Amberwell Troy Clinic and a total of forty-five years serving in healthcare. “During the last twenty years of my forty-five years in family medicine, I feel humbled and blessed to have served the families of Northeast Kansas,” said Jerry. “I will forever cherish my patients from the Doniphan County area...

At Amberwell Atchison, we are extremely fortunate to have an in-house team of dedicated physical therapists to help you find relief, improve your mobility, and live healthier lives. Your care provider will refer you to our physical therapy team for treatment and rehabilitation, as needed. Each October, during National Physical Therapy Month, we like to highlight the excellent work of this talented team and show appreciation for all they do....

We are happy to announce that certified registered nurse anesthetist Jamie Garrett has joined the Surgical Care team of Amberwell Atchison as a full-time provider. Prior to joining Amberwell Health, Jamie spent several years providing anesthesia services in the gastrointestinal field. She is excited to be returning to Atchison, where she received her undergraduate degree from Benedictine College. “I have always loved the Atchison community and wanted to be a...

Your primary care provider should be your go-to resource for all of your healthcare needs. He or she helps you manage your health by taking care of common, everyday health concerns and offering preventive health services. Those who serve as primary care providers with Amberwell Health are physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. A PCP is your gateway into the healthcare system. An appointment with your PCP is often the...