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patient and doctor standing in front of mirrorNatalie Wright and UI facial plastic surgeon Douglas Henstrom the day before Henstrom completed the two-stage facial reanimation surgery that will restore Natalie's smile. Photos by Susan McClellen.
Reclaiming Natalie's smile
Published: 2013.04.24 | By Jennifer Brown | 11:15 AM
Published: 2013.04.24
By Jennifer Brown
11:15 AM
Treatment for a brain tumor at a young age paralyzed the left side of Natalie Wright's face leaving her with a one-sided smile. Now, thanks to a chance conversation with a neighbor and the expertise of a University of Iowa facial plastic surgeon, Natalie’s dream of reclaiming her smile is within reach. Story
 

Spotlight: Seeing health care from a new perspective

College of Public Health website: Spotlight: Seeing health care from a new perspective
Published: 
2013.04.17
group of health students smiling

A new University of Iowa student group strives to strengthen collaboration among health professionals. Story from: College of Public Health website

College of Public Health website

Ankle device conceived at UI goes to market

Published: 
2013.04.19 | By University Communication and Marketing | 09:59 AM

An ankle replacement device conceived originally at the University of Iowa debuted this week at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Chicago. Story

Fifty years of saving babies

Published: 
2013.04.18 | By Pat Blake | 10:56 AM
blood sample being taken from an infant foot

More than 12,000 babies born in the United States since 1963 have been saved from the devastating effects of untreated congential conditions, thanks to a few drops of blood collected shortly after birth and the pioneering work of Robert Guthrie. In Iowa, the screening is performed by the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa. Story

Predicting and preventing the next pandemic

Published: 
2013.04.17 | By Bill Barker | 10:39 AM

As reports of human infections with a new influenza A (H7N9) virus in China continue to make headlines, the College of Public Health (CPH) is preparing to host the Great Plains Emerging Infectious Diseases Conference. This timely conference will take place April 19-20 in the CPH Building, bringing together public health professionals, researchers, faculty, and students in microbiology, infectious diseases, and related fields. Story

UI's Tyler Priest says benefits of offshore drilling are understated

Wall Street Journal: UI's Tyler Priest says benefits of offshore drilling are understated
Published: 
2013.04.12
A photo of an offshore oil drilling rig

Tyler Priest, a UI associate professor of history and geography, argues for increased offshore drilling while Cindy Zipf, the executive director of Clean Ocean Action Inc., based in Sandy Hook, N.J., makes the case against greater offshore drilling in a Wall Street Journal story. Story from: Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

UI alumnus helps rural Iowa pharmacies

Corridor Business Journal: UI alumnus helps rural Iowa pharmacies
Published: 
2013.04.16
UI alumnus Rody Miller works at a computer to help with a new startup telepharmacy business to serve rural Iowans

UI alumnus Roby Miller developed a business, TelePharm, that serves those in rural communities who need medications but who do not have access to a pharmacist due to the trend of more pharmacies in small rural communities closing. Story from: Corridor Business Journal

Corridor Business Journal

Perceptions of pain

Published: 
2013.04.16 | By John Riehl | 10:37 AM

Research shows that African-Americans generally have a higher pain tolerance than most people. Moreover, many are under-treated for chronic and acute pain, causing their health to decline. Staja Booker wants to find ways to help African-Americans receive better chronic pain care. Story

Old Gold: Building sees renovation, rededication, renewal

Published: 
2013.04.15 | By David McCartney | 11:36 AM
Stuit Hall exterior

At the heart of a newly designated historic district in Iowa City stands Stuit Hall, which once housed university hospital patients and later became home to art studies. The building now serves as a hub for the clinical psychology program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Story

Spotlight: Honoring 100 Great Iowa Nurses

College of Nursing website: Spotlight: Honoring 100 Great Iowa Nurses
Published: 
2013.04.01
A nurse is honored while holding a bouquet of flowers for the '100 Great Nurses' celebration

Outstanding nurses from across the state will be honored for their courage, compassion, and commitment May 5 during the 100 Great Iowa Nurses celebration, created by the Iowa Nurses Association, the Iowa Nurses Foundation, the Iowa Hospital Association, and the UI College of Nursing. Story from: College of Nursing website

College of Nursing website

Iowa KidSight makes young eyes a priority

Published: 
2013.04.15 | By Molly Rossiter | 10:16 AM
Xavier Crane has his vision tested

Iowa KidSight is coordinated through the Iowa Lions Clubs and UI Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and screens thousands of preschool-aged children every year to detect vision impairment and direct them to the help they need. Story

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