Health Care
UI moves to next stages of employment practices review
Thursday, August 8, 2019
The University of Iowa has extended its contract with Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. to begin the next stage of the employment practices review. The Des Moines law firm will complete a modified review of the university’s academic and operational units as well as UI Health Care.
Here's looking at you, Kid Captains
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
A decade of Kid Captains highlights the special bond between University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the football team that plays right across the street.
Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center receives $4.2 million grant from CDC
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a $4.2 million grant to the University of Iowa over five years to continue the Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) in the College of Public Health.
UI Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best by 'US News & World Report'
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is listed among the nation’s best hospitals in six adult care specialties, according to 2019–20 rankings released by “U.S. News & World Report.”
Greenlee to receive Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Monday, July 29, 2019
Jeremy Greenlee, of the University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers on July 25 in Washington, D.C. The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their research careers.
Former Iowa student designs bra for breast cancer survivors
Monday, July 29, 2019
A team of University of Iowa alumnae that includes Algonquin, Iowa, native Genevieve Goelz has received a $10,000 prize for a bra they designed as an engineering class project that provides breast cancer survivors both support and relief from lymphedema pain after a single mastectomy.
Iowa study finds people of normal weight may actually be at risk for obesity-related health issues
Monday, July 29, 2019
A study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health finds that people who may have a healthy weight according to the body mass index (BMI) may actually have obesity-related health issues, which could be revealed by considering the person's waist circumference.
Iowa study shows Americans still don't get enough exercise
Monday, July 29, 2019
A study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health finds that the amount of time Americans spend exercising is little changed over the last 10 years, which isn't positive because Americans weren't exercising enough 10 years ago.
Iowa study finds waist size a forgotten factor in defining obesity
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
A new study from the University of Iowa published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” finds that some people considered to be a normal weight could unknowingly be at high risk for obesity-related health issues.
UI student-designed bra for breast cancer patients receives cash prize
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
A team of biomedical engineers who designed a bra as University of Iowa students that helps breast cancer survivors with lymphedema won a $10,000 prize from Victoria’s Secret that will help them commercialize the garment.
First class of Palliative Care Certificate-holders graduates
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
The graduating PharmD Class of 2019 included eight students, who—for the first time in collegiate history—earned a university-sanctioned Palliative Care Certificate.
Iowa's impact along the RAGBRAI route
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
As RAGBRAI riders travel across Iowa, from the Missouri to the Mississippi, it’s common for them to see plenty of black and gold. Hawkeye pride often takes center stage, whether displayed on the gear of cyclists or adorned on homes and vehicles along the route.
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