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Due to the winter weather and blizzard conditions, most Amberwell services will have adjusted hours on Monday, January 6, to ensure the safety of our staff while providing essential services for the community. Patients with an appointment that is affected by the adjustments will be receiving a call to be rescheduled. Phones will be answered according to normal schedules, but there may be longer hold times or delays in returning...

Amberwell is happy to welcome Estacia Sinclair, FNP-C, to the Primary Care team at Amberwell Atchison. Estacia brings a strong foundation of experience to her role. With a background that includes working as an ER nurse and a focus on acute care, she has developed a hands-on, solution-oriented approach to patient care. Estacia is committed to helping her patients feel supported and well cared for. To read more about Estacia,...

Amberwell Atchison has been recognized as a High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, earning a spot on the 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list. This recognition highlights Amberwell Atchison’s dedication to providing exceptional care for expectant families. The High Performing designation is the highest honor a hospital can achieve in U.S. News' annual evaluation of maternity care services. Amberwell Atchison was recognized for...

Amberwell Atchison Clinical Director of Anesthesia, David W. Hart, has been announced as one of the principal authors of a pivotal article, Factors Affecting Nurse Anesthetists' Transition from Clinical Practice to Academia: A Scoping Review, published in the December 2024 edition of the AANA Journal. Hart, who also serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and the University of South Florida's Advanced Pain Management Fellowship,...

In today’s fast-moving world, time is precious—and so is your health. The Primary Care team at Amberwell Hiawatha understands the importance of getting care quickly. That’s why we offer same day appointments, ensuring your healthcare needs are met without delay.  Primary care serves as the foundation of your health journey, providing comprehensive, preventive, and routine healthcare to address a wide range of needs, from managing chronic conditions to treating everyday...

Amberwell Health is proud to share that Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha have been recognized with a 2024 Performance Leadership Award in “Quality.” This distinction highlights our commitment to delivering exceptional care and outcomes to the communities we serve. The award, presented by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, reflects top-tier performance among rural hospitals across areas like Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective. These results are drawn from the Chartis...

At Amberwell Health, we’re excited to celebrate our Radiology & Imaging teams during the month of November! We’re proud of these key Amberwell teams for their important role in patient care, using advanced tools to provide high-quality medical imaging.  Our Amberwell Radiology and Imaging teams are committed to doing their best in every way.  Radiology Technologists: Perform imaging exams, maintain equipment, and ensure patient safety.  Mammography Technologists: Specialize in breast...

Each November, we celebrate the Amberwell Health at Home team during National Home Care and Hospice Month. They do important work, helping patients get the care they need in the comfort of their own homes. The team is led by our administrative director and manager of clinic nursing, who keep things running smoothly and help everyone stay focused on providing excellent, reliable care. Supporting them are the office assistant/building coordinator...

From November 1–7, we celebrate Inpatient Care Appreciation Week at Amberwell! While it's also Medical-Surgical Nurses Week, we love highlighting our entire Inpatient Care team for the outstanding work they do every day. Our nurses manage a wide range of conditions and support patients and their families through recovery. Nurse aides provide essential care and monitoring, while our unit secretaries keep everything running smoothly. Housekeeping staff ensure a clean, safe...

GERD Awareness Week happens during Thanksgiving, a time when people often overeat rich foods. This can lead to symptoms like heartburn, bloating, and regurgitation. While occasional heartburn is common, experiencing it two or more times a week may indicate a more serious condition called GERD. What is GERD? GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) affects about 1-in-5 Americans. It happens when the valve between the stomach and esophagus doesn’t work properly, causing...