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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,...

During Healthcare HR Week, March 13 to 17, we celebrate our human resources team at Amberwell. With a blend of skill, dedication, and a heart for service, this talented team plays an important role in recruitment, onboarding, employee benefits, and keeping our employees informed and moving forward. Our Executive Director of Human Resources excels in talent management, succession planning, and organizational development, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and empowering...

Did you know you can have your colonoscopy at Amberwell? Unlike area surgical centers with months-long waits for a colonoscopy, Dr. Warren's office offers express colonoscopy scheduling.

Happy National Hospitalist Day! The role of hospitalist originated in the late 1990s as a way for providers to spend focused time caring for hospitalized patients. The hospitalists at Amberwell provide personalized, one-on-one care to our patients. They monitor them during their stay and are accessible in case of emergencies. They work closely with therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, staff, and technicians participating in treatments to ensure our patients are getting the...

March is Social Work Month and this year’s theme is “Empowering Social Workers.” It’s a special time to celebrate social workers for all the work they do. Social workers face many challenges when working with individuals and families. Social workers often deal with homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, suicide risks, and finding appropriate placement or resources for elderly and/or disabled. These are just a few of the issues social workers...