Health Care

Nearly 700 participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cedar Rapids
Nearly 700 residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 at Kingston Yard, raising approximately $130,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support and research programs. The top fundraising team was To Honor Tom, led by Walk Committee…
Health Harmony takes home $2,500 in Final Pitch competition
A certified nursing assistant and University of Iowa undergraduate student majoring in speech and hearing…

UI team creates technology for wound healing using carbon monoxide
A new technique that heals diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers using carbon monoxide was inspired…

Alex Trunnell named executive director of His Hands Free Clinic
Alex Trunnell has been named the new executive director of His Hands Free Clinic in…

Kirkwood to host third annual Mental Health Summit
Kirkwood Community College is hosting the third annual Mental Health Summit, a day-long event in…

UI Health Care unrolls first phase of brand update this week
This week, University of Iowa Health Care launches the first phase of its rebranding efforts…

Rock Valley Physical Therapy hosts ribbon-cutting, open house at new Marion clinic
Physicians Clinic of Iowa/Rock Valley Physical Therapy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house April…

Updated MedQuarter master plan sets course for future district improvements
Leaders of Cedar Rapids’ MedQuarter Regional Medical District say their new, updated master plan can…

Kentucky Derby Watch Party to benefit pediatric oncology nurses
Financial services company Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa is hosting a Kentucky Derby watch party at…

Iowa Cancer Consortium creates resource to connect Iowans with cancer clinical trials
The Iowa Cancer Consortium has created a new resource that includes a comprehensive list of…

Eastern Iowa Health Center to host grand opening of new dental health clinic
Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) will host a “floss cutting” in honor of the grand…

UI Health Care’s Chief Integration Officer to vacate position next month
In January, Mercy Iowa City officially handed over its reins to University of Iowa Health…

Registration opens for 2024 Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
Registration for the 34th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens Monday,…

Iowa Donor Network commemorates National Donate Life Month
The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) joins colleagues across the nation in observing April as National…

Pharmacy drive-thru a possibility for Jones Regional Medical Center, thanks to donation
The UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) can begin construction on a drive-thru service for…

Linn County joins Dementia Friendly America network
Mercy Medical Center and The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of…






