Health Care

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Van Voorhis comments on benefits of insurance coverage for fertility treatment

Thursday, May 15, 2014
A Canadian study found insurance coverage for IVF treatments led to fewer multiple births: “This is an encouraging finding that might influence payers to reconsider [covering] IVF, as they may ultimately benefit by the reduced cost," says Brad Van Voorhis, UI IVF program director.

Business students help health care company build new Web-based portal for patient records

Thursday, May 15, 2014
A group of University of Iowa business students spent the year helping a multi-billion dollar health care information management company figure out how to get more consumers to better manage their health care using online portals.
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University of Iowa public health forum addresses cyberbullying

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
UI College of Public Health Dean Sue Curry and colleagues met with southern Iowa business, health and education leaders to discuss cyberbullying as a public health issue affecting Iowa’s youth.

Study shows drug could help lower type of cholesterol

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
A new study led by the University of Iowa reports a drug may help lower a particular type of cholesterol. The researchers say the drug, evolocumab, boosts statins, which help lower cholesterol. Results appear in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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UI partners with VA to pilot new student veteran program

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the University of Iowa and Iowa City VA Health Care System to help student veterans succeed in the classroom through a program called ICOVE, the first ever initiative in the country to help the transition from deployment to college.

Dental care for those who need it most

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The University of Iowa partners with Postville and Waukon to provide dental care for elementary and middle-school students. The initiative, called Project SEALED, had served up to 700 children in the underserved communities in northeast Iowa.
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UI scientists working to understand MERS

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Centers for Disease Control identified the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, or MERS, in the United States on May 2; Dr. Stanley Perlman, UI professor of microbiology, is part of a worldwide effort to understand more about the virus, discovered in 2012.
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VA partners with UI in pilot program for veteran education

Monday, May 12, 2014
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today a new initiative to help student veterans succeed thanks to a partnership with the Iowa City VA Health Care System and the University of Iowa.

UI College of Education class helps student veterans

Monday, May 12, 2014
While Wendy Rasmussen has been teaching her students about how their lives will change after they complete their military service, she is preparing herself to go on active duty. Rasmussen, a counseling psychology doctoral student, teaches the class, “Life After Service,” a course focusing on biological, psychological, and social reactions after a stressful life event such as serving in the...
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UI freshman makes May Day bags for Iowa City homeless

Monday, May 12, 2014
Instead of traditional May Day baskets for friends, UI freshman and Sioux City native Bridget Blair purchased items like toothpaste, soap, and socks and distributed May Day packages to homeless people on Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall.
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Putting their degrees to work

Monday, May 12, 2014
A number of graduating University of Iowa students will be walking across the stage at commencement this week and right into one of the state’s “hot jobs,” as identified by Iowa Workforce Development.

Media advisory: VA, UI announce pilot program for veteran education May 12

Friday, May 9, 2014
A media availability will be Monday, May 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. in 2780 University Capitol Centre, when officials announce a new initiative to help student veterans succeed thanks to a partnership with the Iowa City VA Health Care System and the University of Iowa, The program, the first of its kind in the nation, is called the Iowa Consortium of Veteran Excellence.