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October 10-16 is Perinatal Nurses Week, and Amberwell is using this time to honor the amazing Maternal Care teams at their Atchison and Hiawatha locations. These devoted professionals give top-notch prenatal and birth care to moms and babies. They provide full care starting before birth and continuing until after the baby is born.  At the heart of our standard of care are our Amberwell physicians. They guide parents through the...

October 6 to 12 is Emergency Care Appreciation Week at Amberwell, and we’re taking a moment to appreciate our emergency care teams in Atchison and Hiawatha. These teams play a huge role in keeping our communities safe. Our emergency nurses are there when it matters most, delivering critical care when patients are at their most vulnerable. Their skill, quick thinking, and ability to act fast can make all the difference...

During National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, October 6–12, we want to take a moment to appreciate the positive impact of the Nutrition and Food Services teams at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. The Nutrition and Food Services team works hard to keep our cafeterias running smoothly. Whether it’s preparing meals, meeting dietary needs, taking meal orders, or stocking the café, they ensure everyone is well served. They also keep the...

This week, we’re celebrating the amazing Amberwell Primary Care team across Atchison, Hiawatha, Highland, Horton, Lansing, and Troy. Every member of the team plays an important part in making sure patients of all ages get the care they need. From the front desk to the exam room, everyone has a role in creating a positive experience for our patients. Patient Access Representatives help make everything run smoothly by scheduling appointments,...

September 17th is National IT Professionals Day, and we want to express our appreciation for the Information Technology Services team at Amberwell Health. Our IT professionals are essential to patient care, working hard to ensure our processes run smoothly. Their efforts enable us to provide excellent healthcare services to our communities, and we are truly grateful. Our IT team impacts patient care from behind the scenes. They design, maintain, and...

During National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 16–22, we celebrate our rehabilitation teams across our locations in Atchison, Hiawatha, and Horton. The teams consist of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, swim therapists, speech therapists, and office coordinators. Together, they work to support those recovering from a wide range of conditions including chronic diseases, sudden illnesses, traumatic incidents, and surgical procedures. Offering both inpatient and outpatient services, the Amberwell rehabilitation...

From September 15 to 21, we celebrate Surgical Care Appreciation Week and recognize the important work of our surgical care teams at Amberwell. A Broad Spectrum of Services Our patient access representatives are often the first point of contact for our patients. They do a great job scheduling appointments and answering questions, helping patients and their families feel comfortable from the very beginning. Our physician assistants and nurses provide essential...

Amberwell Health is excited to announce major upgrades to its phone systems across all locations to improve communication with patients. These changes come in response to community feedback about difficulties reaching clinics and hospitals by phone.

Amberwell Hiawatha has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS).In the United States, NSTE-ACS affects more than 625,000 patients annually, or almost three-fourths of all patients with acute coronary syndrome.The award recognizes hospitals for their efforts toward acute coronary syndrome care excellence demonstrated...

Amberwell is happy to announce the retirement of Louisa Kamatuka, DNP, RN. Louisa has been a dedicated member of our team and served as the Director of Inpatient Care at Amberwell Atchison since December 2018. Louisa has provided exceptional leadership for Inpatient Care during her time here. Under her guidance, the unit-based council was established, empowering frontline staff to direct the care they provide and create more efficient workflows. She...