Health Care
UI Health Care opens newly-renovated inpatient unit at downtown campus
A previously shuttered inpatient unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus – formerly Mercy Iowa City – has reopened following a months-long renovation effort. The 26-bed unit known as “3 Center” by staff is fully outfitted with…
Despite health care competition, Corridor providers agree on shared issues
Competition among health care providers is often fierce, but leaders of some of the Corridor’s…
Mount Mercy partners with EICC to simplify RN-BSN student transfers
Mount Mercy University has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide an easy transfer process…
UI seeks to add west-side parking ramp near College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to construct…
New medical tech improves standard care for Afib
Treatment for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation – commonly referred to as Afib – will…
UI Health Care nurse to serve on national association for academic nursing
Kimberly D. Hunter DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive with University of Iowa Health…
Second da Vinci Xi Surgical System Installed at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is expanding its surgical robotic program, adding a second…
UI orthopedics study therapeutic effects of essential amino acids
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether essential…
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation accepting applications for rural health care grant program
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Health Care Grant…
Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Marion is relocating
Rock Valley Physical Therapy is moving its Marion-PCI/Rock Valley Physical Therapy clinic. The clinic will…
University of Iowa partners with Des Moines-based health insurer
The University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business’ innovative risk management and insurance…
PHOTOS: Mercy IC makes the official transition to UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown
The former Mercy Iowa City hospital was a beehive of activity Wednesday, Jan. 31, when…
Mercy Iowa City officially transitioned to University of Iowa Health Care
*Editor’s note: CBJ reporter Annie Barkalow is on-site today, Jan. 31, as the Mercy Iowa…
Meth-Wick appoints Kathy Horan as new chief executive officer
The Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids has announced the appointment of Kathy Horan as its…
Board of Regents vote support for new bylaws to align UIHC, former Mercy hospital
With the due date approaching rapidly for University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City…
Mercy Iowa City and Altera Digital Health reach agreement
Mercy Iowa City’s dispute with its electronic medical records (EMR) software company, Altera Digital Health…
