Healthcare
TENS therapy reduces pain, fatigue in fibromyalgia patients, UI study finds
A new University of Iowa Health Care study has found that adding electrical nerve stimulation to physical therapy can significantly reduce movement-related pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients — and the effects lasted for six months. The study, published March…
Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses
Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…
Registration opens for 2025 Iowa Healthiest State conference
Registration for the 2025 Iowa Healthiest State conference is now open. HR professionals, wellness coordinators,…
UI Health Care North Liberty medical campus to open April 28
The University of Iowa Health Care’s new medical campus in North Liberty will open next…
UI Health Care expands infant security with new tech at downtown campus
A technology meant to enhance patient safety for newborns is launching at University of Iowa…
UI Health Care Workers union protest for better wages, benefits
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union picketed at the corner of…
New child care center, window replacement among UI projects seeking approval at Board of Regents meeting next week
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for four…
St. Luke’s earns first trauma certification in Iowa for freestanding ER
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Emergency Room has earned the first trauma certification…
University of Iowa Health Care union begins bargaining with Iowa Board of Regents
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union demanded double-digit wage increases, set…
Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo
Research funding at the University of Iowa is in limbo as the shakeup in the…
Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region prepares to phase out
The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) is set to dissolve by…
Iowa City native becomes youngest Right at Home franchisee
Zach Peterson wasn’t always on the path to entrepreneurship and in-home care. Going into college,…
Iowa City VA earns Pathway to Excellence designation
The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence…
President of Mercy Medical Center Foundation announces retirement
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced the upcoming retirement of its president, Lorrie Erusha,…
St. Luke’s Hospital is using AI technology for colon cancer detection
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has announced that it is now…
Epiphany Dermatology acquires third Coralville location, 100th clinic nationwide
Epiphany Dermatology announced the addition of its 100th clinic in a news release Monday. Through…
