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February 11–17, 2024, is National Cardiac Rehab Week, and we’re celebrating the fantastic cardiac rehab team at Amberwell! The team works hard to improve the heart health of the patients we serve. We truly appreciate everything they do to help our patients control cardiac risk factors and live longer, healthier lives. Cardiac rehabilitation at Amberwell is a customized and comprehensive program that includes treatment and education for patients who have...

Join us as we celebrate the incredible and dedicated women physicians of Amberwell: Dr. Williams, Dr. Jarvis, Dr. Padron, Dr. Kriwiel, Dr. Siebert, Dr. Tackett, Dr. Green, Dr. Cook, and Dr. Carpenter. On this Women Physicians' Day, they stand united in red for National Wear Red Day, spreading awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, especially among women. Take a moment to have a...

On January 25, we recognize the hard work and dedication of our infusion nurses. We appreciate the skill and compassion they use to care for our patients. Their services enable patients to get the life-saving treatments they need without having to travel far to get them. Thank you for all you do to keep our patients healthy, safe, and comfortable. Infusion nurses administer medications and fluids through an intravenous (IV)...

Administering anesthesia across the United States for more than 150 years, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from Amberwell Health and thousands of their colleagues from around the country are celebrating this year’s 25th annual National CRNA Week campaign taking place, January 17-24. 2024. With a history spanning back to the Civil War, nurse anesthetists have remained at the head of the table for every moment of their patients’ procedures, administering...

Join us as we celebrate our certified registered nurse anesthetists during CRNA Week! CRNAs are key members of Amberwell’s surgical care team. They work hard and are committed to providing life-saving care to our patients every day. CRNAs care for patients in the most vulnerable circumstances—during childbirth, when undergoing a surgical procedure, or seeking relief from chronic pain. They watch over our patients before, during, and after surgery to ensure...

A new year, a new joy! Dr. Jonathan Leck and the staff at Amberwell Atchison were honored to deliver Stetson Wayne Lawson, born to Alexis and Levi Lawson, at 4:14 AM on January 2nd, 2024. Stetson weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and was 19 inches long at birth. He is the second Lawson child to be the first baby of a new year at Amberwell Atchison!

We are delighted to welcome Michaela Rziha, PA-C, to the orthopedic care team at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Lansing Clinic. Michaela brings with her an impressive record of academic achievements. Her journey includes being honored as the Biology Student of the Year in her senior year at Benedictine College, a testament to her dedication and skill. During her time at Des Moines University's PA school, she received the Iowa Physician...

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon, has joined the Orthopedic Care team of Amberwell Health. Dr. Nelson will be offering expert orthopedic clinic and surgical services at Amberwell Atchison, as well as orthopedic clinic services at Amberwell Lansing Clinic. Dr. Nelson specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, with particular expertise in conditions of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. He is...

At Amberwell, we believe in the power of technology to transform patient care. With cutting-edge technology, we can uncover a new dimension of precision, enabling accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans. Amberwell Atchison was able to make significant investments in state-of-the-art medical equipment recently, thanks to an ARPA grant from the City of Atchison as well as the effectiveness of the Amberwell shared services model that leverages collective purchasing power,...

Amberwell Health is excited to welcome Abigail Reed, PA-C, to the Surgical Care and Orthopedic Care teams at Amberwell Hiawatha. Abigail and her family moved from Washington state to Hiawatha, Kansas, preferring the close-knit, community feel of a small Midwestern town to the hustle and bustle of the West Coast. She joins Amberwell with extensive experience in a wide range of areas, including general surgery, breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction...