Health Care

IDT unveils next-generation sequencing tools aimed at advancing cancer research
Integrated DNA Technologies is launching a new suite of next-generation sequencing products designed to address persistent bottlenecks in cancer research workflows, the genomics company announced. The new portfolio includes the DNA EZ v2 Library Preparation Kit, the xGen Exome v2…
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…

141 UI medical students participate in National Residency Matching Program
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine had 141…

Caravel Autism Health, new autism therapy clinic, opens in Hiawatha
Caravel Autism Health is now open in Hiawatha, providing diagnosis and treatment of young children…

This local pharmacy works with businesses to reduce health care costs, improve transparency
As the cost of employee-sponsored health plans continue to rise each year, an Iowa pharmacy…

Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…

UI Health Care first in North America to implement new cancer-fighting software
As many cancer patients and doctors would attest, treatment for the aggressive disease can be…

Melanoma vaccine trial to start at University of Iowa Health Care
University of Iowa Health Care is among the first sites in the country to participate…

UIHC program provides flexible health care jobs for students
A new University of Iowa Health Care position is giving students experience in the field…






