Health Care

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Back at Iowa, improving lives, feeling the love

Friday, December 15, 2023
Heart rhythm issues, whether too slow or too fast, can cause significant mortality or morbidity in patients. Paari Dominic, a cardiac electrophysiologist at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, focuses on the electric system of the heart to address these issues.
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Keep respiratory viruses off the menu this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for cherished annual traditions like gathering for a big meal with friends and family. But the guest no one wants at the dinner table is a respiratory virus like the flu, COVID-19, or RSV. As we reach the height of respiratory virus season, here’s what you need to know to keep you and your loved ones safe during Thanksgiving.
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College of Pharmacy associate professor receives grant exceeding $2M

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
An associate professor in the UI College of Pharmacy has received a $2.24 million grant to study chemotherapy dosing guidelines in breast cancer treatment.
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10 things you may have missed over the summer

Friday, August 18, 2023
Whether you were out of town, on vacation, or unplugged for the summer, here are 10 things you may have missed.

University of Iowa president discusses Mercy Hospital's bankruptcy, academic freedom and more

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses the UI's move to acquire Mercy Hospital of Iowa City and shares her thoughts on academic freedom, the independence of public universities, and more.
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Denise Jamieson named vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Denise J. Jamieson, the James Robert McCord Professor and Chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine and chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare, has been named vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
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Second candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Monday, May 8, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
Denise Jamieson

First candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Sunday, April 30, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
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UI makes space for new adult inpatient tower to improve health care access for Iowans

Monday, April 24, 2023
The west side of campus will begin to visibly transform this spring as the University of Iowa starts to make space for a new adult inpatient tower.
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VP for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean finalists to visit campus

Monday, April 17, 2023
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine has selected candidates for on-campus interviews.
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UI seeks approval for projects that will improve student outcomes, increase health care access for Iowans

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to move forward with several facilities projects that will improve student outcomes, create state-of-the art research space, and increase health care access for Iowans, including patients with the most complex cas
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Data for decades: Cancer registry has profound impact

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
For 50 years, the Iowa Cancer Registry, at the University of Iowa, has served the state of Iowa as the trusted source for high-quality cancer data. The registry’s efforts inform research and prompt prevention, screening, and treatment.