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Iowa Board of Pharmacy issues fine to Marion pharmacy for drug dispensing error

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has issued a fine to a Marion pharmacy for a drug dispensing error. The board alleges that on Dec. 24, 2024, a 22-month-old child was prescribed antibiotics to treat pneumonia. A pharmacy technician at the…

UI Health Care and Air Methods to open new AirCare helicopter base in Quad Cities

University of Iowa Health Care, in conjunction with air medical service Air Methods, has announced…

The new AirCare helicopter, a Bell 429, on the helipad at the university campus of UI Health Care on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Muscatine memories: Dr. Kim gets ready for homecoming

Dr. Jim Yong Kim — a former World Bank president, and current educator and global…

Dr. Jim Yong Kim

US News & World Report ranks UI Health Care for best children’s hospital in Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been recognized in nine pediatric…

The new 14-floor University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital located south of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City is mostly complete, with all patients transferred as of March 25. Photos Shuva Rahim

Lil’ Drug Store continues explosive growth as it celebrates 50 years

Back in 1974, Lil’ Drug Store began with a simple value proposition: “If you’re driving…

Lil' Drug Store warehouse 1

Board of Regents approve UI Health Care’s acquisition of oncology clinic

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved University of Iowa Health Care’s $280 million asset…

Exterior twilight view of UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Washington County Hospitals & Clinics recognized as Top 20 Critical Access Hospital at National Rural Health Conference

Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recognized last month for its commitment to excellence…

Todd Patterson, CEO of Washington County Hospitals and Clinics, poses with the Top 20 Critical Access Hospital award at the National Rural Health Association’s Critical Access Hospital Conference in September.

‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event

Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…

Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih reads a proclamation from the city declaring October 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

University of Iowa Health Care seeks $280 million acquisition of oncology practice to expand cancer treatment in Iowa

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents…

Jessica Stonis, RN MSN, Clinical Practice Leader, with simulated patient in the 4 PFP cancer infusion center on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Especially for You Race sets participation record

A record-setting 16,679 people registered for the 34th annual Especially for You Race Against Breast…

Especially for You Race 2024

ChildServe closes $10 million campaign to relocate, expand Des Moines location

ChildServe, a specialty pediatric health care provider for children and young adults with special health…

ChildServe Des Moines

UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth Services awarded $1 million matching grant from the Hall-Perrine Foundation

The Hall-Perrine Foundation has announced a $1 million matching grant to support the St. Luke’s…

AbbeHealth Abbe Center

St. Luke’s Hospital introduces newborn hearing screenings with advanced equipment, thanks to $25,000 grant

UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital will screen newborns for hearing loss using new equipment funded by…

Members of St. Luke's health care team hold a check for $25,000 from Variety–the Children’s Charity.

UI Health Care seeks $25 million in upgrades to Downtown Campus

In keeping with its agreement prior to the acquisition of Mercy Iowa City, the University…

Integrated DNA Technologies debuts new blood cancer research panel

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has introduced the Archer VARIANTPlex Lymphoma panel, a new tool for…

Mercy Cedar Rapids introduces AI technology to enhance breast cancer surgery

Mercy Medical Center and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center have announced a new partnership with SymBioSys to…

Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Mercy