Get to Know Our Healthcare Human Resources Team

March 16-20th is Healthcare HR Week, and we want to take this opportunity to celebrate and get to know our Human Resources department. Human Resources Team Members The HR team serving the Atchison Hospital and clinics is made up of 3 members. Jill Wenger: Jill has been the Chief Human Resources Officer for five years … Read more

Atchison Hospital Working Collaboratively on COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Atchison Hospital has worked closely with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and other federal, state and local partners to respond to this challenge and to make sure Atchison Hospital and Clinics have the most … Read more

Pleasant Ridge Middle School’s Career Exploration Class Visits Atchison Hospital.

On Wednesday, February 25, 2020, Atchison Hospital received an exciting visit from the Pleasant Ridge Middle School’s 8th grade Career Exploration Class, taught by Mr. John Tucker.  We had two nurse practitioners, our lab director, and a radiographer speak to the students about their own experiences as students and the schooling they had to complete … Read more

Congratulations to our latest Swing Bed alumnus.

Congratulations to Edna Brantley, our latest Swing Bed alumnus! We have enjoyed her visit with us and will miss having her! Atchison Hospital’s Swing Bed program acts as a bridge for patients who are not quite ready to return home even after their intensive acute care has ended. We provide 24-hour, skilled-nursing care, therapy services, … Read more

February 9–15 Is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

Each year, Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is celebrated to draw attention to the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the potentially devastating effects of heart disease. What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? An individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and other health-related areas An important part of the treatment … Read more

CARES WOW 4th Quarter Award Winners Recognized

At Atchison Hospital and Clinics, we provide service and care in a number of ways to our patients, to our family members and visitors, and, yes, even to our co-workers. Whether it involves direct patient care, administrative services, or hospitality and maintenance services, it is our goal to provide the best experience possible for everyone … Read more

Community Impact Spotlight – Dr. John Eplee Is Recognized for His Service on Atchison Public Schools Board of Education and as a Kansas State Representative.

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the 101st annual Chamber Banquet, Dr. John Eplee was recognized by the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce for his dedicated service to the Atchison community and to the State of Kansas. This is Dr. Eplee’s 10th year serving on the Atchison Public Schools Board of Education. He has also … Read more

Community Impact Spotlight – Jill Wenger Is Elected Board Chair of the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce.

It was announced at the 101st annual Chamber Banquet on Saturday, January 25, 2020, that Jill Wenger, our Chief Human Resources Officer, has been elected to the role of board chair for the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce. Thank you, Jill, for your service to our employees, our leadership team, and the Atchison area community.

Atchison Hospital Blood Drive to Benefit Local Patients

Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70-plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region. CBC will conduct a life-saving blood drive on Friday, February 28 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Atchison Hospital. “When individuals normally think of essential community services, they often think … Read more