Health Care
MercyOne heart pump program extends and improves patients’ lives
When Michael Griffin lived with severe heart failure, everyday activities like walking across a room or climbing a few steps were exhausting. He was constantly sick, incredibly fatigued and had trouble breathing. But a heart procedure at MercyOne Des Moines…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns accreditation for metabolic, bariatric surgery
Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced that it has once again earned accreditation from the Metabolic…
Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…
Mercy Medical Center introduces online food ordering, delivery service to surgery waiting room
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has announced that the Baggot St. Bistro is now…
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…
Muscatine memories: Dr. Kim gets ready for homecoming
Dr. Jim Yong Kim — a former World Bank president, and current educator and global…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
Especially for You Race sets participation record
A record-setting 16,679 people registered for the 34th annual Especially for You Race Against Breast…
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…
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…
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…
