Press Release

At Amberwell, we are fortunate to witness the incredible care our nurses provide every day. The DAISY Award Program recognizes nurses who stand out through their clinical expertise and the way they make a difference in their patients' lives. Today, we are delighted to announce Christina Grier, RN, as our newest DAISY Award recipient. Christina has been a vital member of the team at Amberwell Hiawatha since 2006, demonstrating her...

Amberwell Hiawatha has been named a 2025 Maternity Care Access Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious designation highlights hospitals that provide essential maternity services in underserved communities, ensuring continued access to critical care for expectant mothers. Introduced last year, the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation recognizes healthcare facilities that play a vital role in preventing the emergence of maternity care deserts. Amberwell Hiawatha is among an elite...

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...

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...

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...

Brenda Rush, RRT, is retiring after over twenty-seven years of service at Amberwell Atchison. Brenda began her career at Amberwell in 1976 in housekeeping before heading back to school to become a licensed practical nurse and then a registered respiratory therapist. She returned to Amberwell in 1988 as a respiratory therapist. Brenda has loved her time as an RT and all its challenges. She was privileged to have started the...

A brief community survey will be available until July 22, 2022 to gather community feedback. All community residents and business leaders are encouraged to complete their community survey to share feedback regarding overall healthcare services in their community.

In an effort to increase patient services for Atchison and surrounding area communities, Amberwell Health will begin a surgical and clinical expansion project at Amberwell Atchison in May. In addition to the site expansion, multiple non-clinical positions will be moving from the 800 Raven Hill location to new office space in downtown Atchison by mid-summer to utilize as much space as possible for expanding patient care.

Amberwell Health announces today the addition of the Sudbeck Thompson Allied Rehabilitation Services (STARS) therapy team to the Amberwell family of services. Therapy services will continue at Amberwell Hiawatha under the name of Amberwell Rehabilitation Services.

In order to maintain a balance of a safe care environment and an excellent patient experience, please follow our patient and visitor protocols below at Amberwell Atchison: Masks If a patient or visitor is not wearing a mask when entering the building, they will be provided one to wear. Inpatient Visitors 2 visitors per patient per stay No visitors for COVID patients in isolation. No children under the age of...