Health Care

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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.

5 UI faculty receive Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Five University of Iowa faculty members have been selected to receive the inaugural Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards.

Search firm for VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean to meet virtually with stakeholders

Thursday, April 14, 2022
The search firm assisting with the hiring of a new University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine will host virtual meetings with campus stakeholders April 25-29 to understand the job and the preferred qualities in potential candidates.
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‘US News & World Report’ releases latest graduate, professional program rankings

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The University of Iowa continues to climb in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings. According to the 2023 report, 66 UI colleges and programs were recognized among the best in their field. Four of these programs, all in the College of Nursing, received a top-10 ranking.
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VPMA and CCOM dean search committee members announced

Thursday, March 24, 2022
The University of Iowa has announced the search committee for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
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‘Cancer in Iowa’ report urges return to screening after COVID-19 put some on pause

Monday, March 7, 2022
41% of U.S. adults delayed or avoided medical care—including cancer screening tests—in 2020. While the extent of the impact of this decrease in screenings is unknown, it’s possible it may have led to delayed diagnoses and increases in avoidable cancer deaths.
President Barbara Wilson is the 22nd president in the University of Iowa's history.

Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The University of Iowa officially celebrated its 175th anniversary on Feb. 25—27 with two key events, the installation of Barbara Wilson as the university’s 22nd president and the 2022 Presidential Lecture.