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Amberwell Health is thrilled to welcome Annette Anwander, MD, to the Primary Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha. Dr. Anwander’s expertise spans all ages, with a particular focus on maternal care and obstetrics. Her journey into medicine was influenced by early exposure to healthcare and a strong desire to serve in a small-town setting. She and her family recently moved to Hiawatha and are excited to get involved in community events...

Amberwell is delighted to welcome back Peter Rosa, MD, to Amberwell Hiawatha. Dr. Rosa has been a dedicated primary care provider for the Hiawatha community since 1998, earning the trust and admiration of many. Recently, Dr. Rosa and his wife took a brief hiatus to serve at a hospital in the United Arab Emirates. He has returned to Hiawatha, eager to continue offering the compassionate and skilled care that defines...

The Amberwell Atchison Volunteers are celebrating a major milestone this year—the 30th anniversary of their annual golf tournament. Scheduled for June 7th at the Bellevue Country Club, this event promises to be a day of fun and friendly competition. Ethel Smith and Kathy Butler, co-coordinators of the golf tournament for the past decade, are excited about this year's special anniversary. While they’ve enjoyed running the tournament, they hope to see...

It’s National EMS Week, and we want to honor the amazing paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders who are on the front lines, ready to help at a moment’s notice. Their dedication, bravery, and hard work make a significant impact on the lives of those in need, and we are grateful for everything they do in our communities. This week and all year long, we thank them for...

The Amberwell Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Abel as the new Chief Executive Officer of Amberwell Health. Abel brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership, having served in executive roles at LMH Health in Lawrence, Kansas and the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System. Abel, who was raised in Winchester, Kansas, recently purchased a farm in the area where he will reside with his...

Health Information Professionals (HIM) Week, provides us an opportunity to take a moment to express gratitude to everyone that is a part of our HIM team. Their efforts to maintain and secure the vast amounts of patient data that flow through the Amberwell healthcare system are critical to our delivery of quality care. Although their work may often go unnoticed, our HIM professionals are a vital part of the healthcare...

During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, we celebrate the medical laboratory professionals who work behind the scenes to provide critical diagnostic information that is essential to patient care. Amberwell would like to take this opportunity to express appreciation and gratitude to all our medical laboratory professionals for their commitment to patient care. Amberwell’s highly skilled and dedicated team of Medical Laboratory Professionals are essential to the success of our healthcare team....

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to the occupational therapy team at Amberwell! Our OTs help people of all ages live fuller, more active lives while recovering from injury, illness, or disability. They meet patients where they are and work to enhance their quality of life by helping them independently perform normal activities of daily living. We are so thankful to our occupational therapists for everything they do for our patients.

Amberwell is happy to announce that Katie Kettler, FNP-C, has joined the Emergency Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha. Katie has served as an RN at Amberwell Hiawatha for many years. She chose to return as a nurse practitioner because of her deep connection to the community and her colleagues. With over two decades of nursing experience, Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role. She is passionate...

Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, and we want to express our gratitude and admiration for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) at Amberwell. Our RDNs play an important role in the journey of healing and recovery of our patients. They work behind the scenes, combining their expertise in nutrition science with their passion for health and well-being. Their commitment ensures that meals served to our patients are not just food,...