Health Care

UI commits $15M in P3 funds to advance cancer care, renovations in FY 2026
The University of Iowa will invest up to $15 million in public-private partnership (P3) funding during fiscal year 2026 to support continued progress on its strategic plan, including faculty hiring and retention, facilities renovation and a new interdisciplinary project. University…
Mercy Cedar Rapids holding ribbon-cutting for new aging, dementia center
Mercy Cedar Rapids is thinking about aging and dementia differently as it opened The Chris…
SimplSupport wins $15,000 at UI Venture School Launch Day
SimplSupport, a company founded by Lori Palmer that allows people to find individualized and customizable nursing…

UI researchers develop algorithm to spot risk of delirium in patients
A new algorithm developed by University of Iowa researchers helps health care professionals more easily…

University of Iowa targets $249 million health sciences building
The University of Iowa is looking to construct a 263,000-square-foot health sciences academic building, pending…

St. Luke’s receives Magnet redesignation for a fourth time
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has again achieved Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing…

Especially for You attempts world record with inflatable pink ribbon
Mercy’s Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer is trying for its place in…

New Steindler clinic construction set to begin soon
Plans for Steindler Orthopedic Clinic’s new ambulatory surgery center and clinic facility in North Liberty…

UI Health Care appoints Denise Jamieson VP for medical affairs
Denise Jamieson, the chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare and former Center for…

ImpactLife celebrates EMS Week 2023
ImpactLife, hospitals and emergency medical services providers are celebrating May 21 through 27 as Emergency…

UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands
A report from brand experience agency Moingle has ranked University of Iowa Health Care second…

Physicians at OB-GYN Associates to become Mercy Iowa City employees
Providers at OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville will become Mercy Iowa City Hospital…

Fast federal response to pandemic key to recovery of U.S. economy
The public health emergency declaration ended last week, and with it some of the policies…

UI Carver College receives $28 million clinical research grant
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has secured a seven-year, $28 million Clinical…

UnityPoint Hospice grief camp helps children cope with death
UnityPoint Hospice is hosting Camp Embracing Memories, a camp for area children who are coping…

Mercy Iowa City Wound and Vein Center wins prestigious award
For the sixth straight year, Mercy Iowa City Wound and Vein Center is being recognized …
