Health Care

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Researchers create new model to detect COVID’s effects using chest X-rays

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Iowa researchers have created an advanced model that can detect lung damage in long-COVID patients using a simple chest X-ray. The model takes data points from 3D CT lung scans and transfers them to be diagnosed by 2D chest X-ray equipment, which is more commonly available and less costly.

Parekh appointed chair of Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Kalpaj Parekh has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery with University of Iowa Health Care, following a national search. Parekh’s appointment is effective Nov. 1. He has served as interim chair of the department since September 2021. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved the university’s request to establish a freestanding...
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UI pauses VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean search

Thursday, October 13, 2022
The University of Iowa is temporarily suspending its search for a new vice president for medical affairs (VPMA) and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

It's not 'just the flu'

Maurine Neiman, a faculty member in the Department of Biology who lost her son to influenza, co-authored an opinion-editorial about the dangers of the influenza virus and and misplaced comparisons of the flu with COVID-19.

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

Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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.
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First candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Sunday, August 21, 2022
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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Vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean candidates to visit campus

Thursday, August 18, 2022
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine has selected four final candidates.
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UI Hospitals & Clinics remains only hospital in Iowa to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Eight specialties rank among the top 10% of programs nationally; Ophthalmology ranks seventh and Ear, Nose, and Throat ranks 31st
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The fans have spoken: Kids’ choice for Hawkeye Wave

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hawkeye Wave is no longer getting one new song. Instead, the best tradition in college sports is getting a new soundtrack.
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital ranked in U.S. News & World Report for Best Children's Hospitals

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is listed among the nation’s best in seven specialties in the 2022-23 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings published online today by U.S. News & World Report.
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University of Iowa seeks damages for children’s hospital windows

The University of Iowa is pursuing legal action against two contractors for defective windows in the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital window system following extensive good faith efforts to resolve the issues with the responsible parties.

Inside a college counseling center struggling with the student mental health crisis

On college campuses nationwide, the number of students seeking mental health services increased by an average of 30 percent between 2009 and 2015 and has continued to climb since then. The University of Iowa doubled the size of its counseling staff between 2016 and 2019, but it’s not nearly keeping up with demand.