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Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of non-skin cancer among men in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among the same group. The month of September has been designated to raise awareness about this very common cancer that affects so many lives. Risk Factors While all men are at risk for prostate cancer, the most common risk factor for developing the disease is age....

Amberwell Health recognizes the need for orthopedic care in the communities we serve and has been focused on improving access to orthopedic services through adding locations and surgeons to provide orthopedic care. Throughout the past 18 months, significant growth has occurred within Amberwell Orthopedic Care. In February of 2020, a new clinic was opened in Leavenworth, Kansas, that brought orthopedic surgery services to Leavenworth patients. Dr. Shannon Carpenter joined the...

Over 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions more are addicted to opioids. You can remove the risk of your unused opioids and help address the devastating opioid crisis affecting so many American families.

Amberwell is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Danielle Jessee to the primary care team at Amberwell Atchison. Prior to joining Amberwell, Danielle provided primary and post-acute care to the geriatric population in the Kansas City area and also served as a registered nurse in the emergency department. Danielle will be providing acute primary care services at Amberwell Atchison and to the student body at Benedictine College. Danielle chose Amberwell...

Amberwell Health is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Jacqueline Pederson to Amberwell Atchison’s primary care team. Jackie spent much of her nursing career as a trauma nurse in an emergency department located in Kansas City where she assisted in the care of patients suffering from various traumas, cardiac arrests, and stroke. She is excited to provide exceptional care to patients of all ages and health needs in Atchison and...

Amberwell Surgical Care provides a robust range of surgery offerings, with surgeries performed at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Patients can expect comprehensive care from evaluation and diagnosis through recovery and post-surgical services at both locations as well as Amberwell Leavenworth Clinic. Dr. Roderick Warren, MD, FACS, leads Amberwell Surgical Care and brings leadership, experience, and knowledge to the surgery team and Amberwell Health. Dr. Warren is a board-certified general...

Amberwell Health announces today that John Broberg, MA, FACHE, Amberwell Hiawatha Chief Executive Officer, has set his retirement date to be effective August 31, 2021. Upon Mr. Broberg’s retirement, the Chief Executive Officer of Amberwell Atchison, Jeff Perry, will assume the CEO role at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. Over his 49 years in healthcare, Mr. Broberg has served as a senior leader for 29 years and as Chief Executive...

A prenatal precaution to protect your baby Group B Strep is common in adults but could create health risks if passed onto newborns Group B strep (GBS) bacterium is commonly found in the human body and is typically harmless to adults. In women, the bacteria commonly live in both the digestive tract and in parts of the reproductive system. Occasionally, the bacteria can invade systems where it does not belong...

As much as the sun brightens our days, the effects of its ultraviolet rays can be very damaging, especially to your skin. When your skin tans, or worse, burns, you are doing permanent damage that can lead to age spots, premature wrinkles, or several types of skin cancer. UV radiation leads to skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancer The sun emits radiation in the form of UV light, classified...

Regular well-woman exams are key to a woman’s overall health and wellness. These important visits provide a baseline that a primary care provider uses throughout a patient’s life to identify and treat issues before they become serious. At Amberwell, our primary care providers are committed to helping women live healthier lives through relationship-based, preventative care. A well-woman exam includes screenings specific to women’s health, like a clinical breast exam, pelvic...