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Each year, GERD Awareness Week is observed during the week of Thanksgiving, when people traditionally overindulge in rich, scrumptious holiday foods. Unfortunately, this overindulgence often causes uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn, bloating, and regurgitation. While it’s common for people to experience heartburn one to two times per month—especially during the holidays—if you experience heartburn two or more times per week, you may have a more serious condition called GERD. What is...

We are excited to announce that Tonya Grider, FNP-C, has joined the primary care team at Amberwell Hiawatha. Tonya has over twenty-five years’ nursing experience in trauma and emergency medicine. She has served in a number of leadership roles throughout her career and has been an educator to nurses in various nursing facilities. As a primary care provider, Tonya loves that she can share valuable education with her patients that...

Deciding between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans can be difficult. Yet, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make because it affects your health, your finances, and your peace of mind. We want to help you to consider and understand the fine print and review your options carefully before making this important decision. Don’t wait until you need rehabilitation services or have to travel to an unfamiliar provider...

New MEDITECH Expanse patient electronic health records system for care at Amberwell Hiawatha and Amberwell Highland Clinic.

For more than twenty years, Amberwell Health at Home has decorated a Remember Me Tree in the Amberwell Atchison lobby to honor the loved ones we have lost. Community members and employees have the opportunity to purchase ornaments decorating the Remember Me Tree, which remains on display throughout the holidays. This year's ornament is a dove to represent the hope of peace and comfort as we fondly remember the loved...

Amberwell Health is excited to announce the return of local health fairs for our communities, with two planned this fall. Amberwell Hiawatha will sponsor a health fair at Hiawatha High School on Saturday, October 1 from 10am to 2pm, and Amberwell Atchison will hold a health fair in Atchison on Saturday, October 15 from 8am to 12pm at Atchison Elementary School.Indoor and outdoor activities and events make our Amberwell health...

We are excited to announce that Mariah Kriwiel, MD, has joined the Primary Care and Maternal Care teams at Amberwell Hiawatha. Dr. Kriwiel’s special interests include women’s health, maternal care, pediatrics, and preventive health. She provides care for the whole family. Forming relationships with her patients is extremely important to her. “I want my patients to know that I’m here for them,” she said. “My job is to be a...

We are excited to announce that Joseph Asher, MD, has joined the primary care team at Amberwell Atchison. Dr. Asher provides care to patients of all ages and health conditions. He is a great communicator and easy for patients to talk to. One of his strengths is his ability to explain complex health issues to his patients so that they can make informed medical decisions in order to achieve their...

Amberwell Atchison is excited to welcome Abigail Hager, PA, to our emergency care team and our hospitalist team. Abi’s energy and enthusiasm resonate throughout all she does, including caring for patients. She has a passion for health and overall wellness, and a special interest in diabetes education, exercise science, and breastfeeding support. She chose to become a healthcare provider because of her love of science and her desire to help...

We are happy to welcome Naomi Cook, MD, to the Primary Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha. Prior to joining Amberwell, Dr. Cook had nearly twenty years’ experience as a physician and was a labor and delivery nurse for fourteen years prior to attending medical school. Having trained and practiced as both a physician and a nurse has given her extensive medical knowledge and a wide range of skills. Dr. Cook...