Health Care
Partners in care
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Drew Wall and other UI Health Care patients are determined to give something back, whether that means sharing their stories, volunteering, or donating funds that support research or strengthen clinical programs.
UI Children's Hospital ranks among America's best
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital ranks in all 10 pediatric specialties and is included among the best children’s hospitals in the country.
Virtual soldier protects tomorrow's troops
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The University of Iowa's Virtual Soldier Research could protect soldiers of the future and make a variety of products safer.
Grumbach worries about research cuts
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
University of Iowa cardiovascular researcher Isabella Grumbach worries about the impact of impending federal budget cuts on medical research.
Bedica memorial
Thursday, May 31, 2012
The young life of Bedica Ermilus will be celebrated with a memorial service Saturday, as those whose hearts she stole during her life-saving trip from her native Haiti to Iowa City in March mourn the infant who died just days after returning home, likely from disease common in Haiti.
Rachow critiques nuclear-emergency planning
Thursday, May 31, 2012
UI faculty member John Rachow, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, says nuclear-emergency preparedness plans are out-of-date.
UI program forges statewide research network
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Starting this week, faculty and students from five Iowa colleges will join a growing network of scientists and science educators focused on strengthening research ties and science education throughout the state.
Kick the habit to cut cost
Thursday, May 31, 2012
A special note to smokers needing general surgery: not only will your recovery likely take longer, but your wallet may also take a harder hit. A new study finds that hospital costs are an average 4 percent higher, or roughly $900, for general surgery patients who smoke.
What's the prognosis?
Thursday, May 31, 2012
UI health policy expert Keith Mueller offers his take on the Affordable Care Act and whether the health care reform legislation will be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Hot topic
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
As the fire in the Iowa City Landfill continues to burn, the University of Iowa is both taking precautions and lending assistance to help minimize the risk to public health.
Magnotta comments on brain pH research
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Vincent Magnotta, associate professor of radiology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, comments on UI research revealing changes in brain pH.
Hawkins Drive closed nights near UI Hospitals and Clinics
Friday, May 25, 2012
From 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night through Saturday, June 2, Hawkins Drive will be closed just north of Evashevski Drive to the entrance to the Center for Disabilities and Development.
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