Healthcare
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns Blue Distinction designation for bariatric surgery
Mercy Cedar Rapids has received a Blue Distinction Center+ designation for bariatric surgery from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield as part of the insurer’s Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The designation identifies facilities with bariatric surgery programs that demonstrate…
AI-powered platform helps patients fight denied insurance claims
The average American spends approximately $13,500 a year on health care, CMS.gov says, and as…
Navigate announces acquisition of Health Solutions, LLC
Navigate has announced the acquisition of Health Solutions, LLC, a Cedar Rapids-based corporate wellness and…
FBB Biomed partners with Verici Dx to advance research on neurologic diseases
FBB Biomed, headquartered in Coralville, has entered into a Master Services Agreement with Verici Dx…
UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions
For the many advancements in technology and innovation within the surgical sector, University of Iowa…
Iowa KidSight launches its first Medical Advisory Board
Iowa KidSight, based in Coralville and dedicated to vision screenings for children, has announced its…
Mercy Medical Center Foundation, Fairfax State Savings Bank announce Giving Tuesday match challenge
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will match financial…
Redevelopment of Higley Mansion as residential substance abuse treatment facility progressing
The redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids to serve as a…
UI Health Care begins hiring process for North Liberty campus
University of Iowa Health Care announced it’s now seeking applicants to fill roles at its…
Mercy Medical Center hosts ribbon-cutting at new Marion ER
Leaders from Mercy Medical Center and the city of Marion hailed the completion of Mercy’s…
Iowa researchers look to transform liver cancer treatment
University of Iowa researchers have been awarded federal funding to help develop an effective drug…
UI students turn $20 class project into $6,000 donation for children’s hospital
Five enterprising University of Iowa students turned a project in associate professor of instruction for…
Joe Lock receives Dr. Bery Engebretsen Visionary Award
Joe Lock, president and CEO of the Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC), was honored with…
Forum for veterans, caregivers to be held at DeWolf Innovation Center Nov. 21
The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, in collaboration with the…
UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center expanding MRI services
UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa is expanding its imaging services with…
University of Iowa seeks $80 million in capital improvement projects at Board of Regents meeting
The University of Iowa received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 6 for…
