Health Care
UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his groundbreaking cystic fibrosis research that led to life-saving therapies. The Lasker Awards, often called “America’s Nobels,” recognize…
Regents approve $20 million UI-Mercy acquisition
The Board of Regents moved to accept University of Iowa’ s request to purchase Mercy…
BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics
Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…
Dr. Matthew Ferroni designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence
Dr. Matthew Ferroni, a urologist at Mercy Urology Clinic, has been designated as a UroLift…
UIHC cardiologists complete first-in-state procedure with VR, 3D technology
A cardiology team at the University of Hospitals & Clinics completed the first-in-state transcatheter procedure…
Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’
An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…
IEDA awards funding to Primary Assembly, VIDA
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved innovation funding in support of five…
Mercy’s Health Equity Fund awards eight local nonprofits
Mercy Medical Center has announced that it will be awarding funds from its Health Equity…
UIHC nursing recognized with fifth Magnet designation
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from…
Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat offering Inspire to treat sleep apnea
Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is now offering Inspire therapy, a new treatment option…
St. Luke’s named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs list
Becker’s Hospital Review named UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to its…
Steindler sets groundbreaking for new clinic, ambulatory surgery center
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Steindler Orthopedic Clinic’s new clinic and ambulatory surgery center…
Search for next UI Hospitals & Clinics CEO will begin in August
University of Iowa Health Care will begin the search for its next associate vice president…
New St. Luke’s Marion ER to address growing patient volume
Officials say a new UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital emergency room facility in Marion…
New Plumb Heart Center offers ‘one-stop shop’ for cardiac care
As Mercy Medical Center’s Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center formally opens its doors for…
Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center hosts open house July 12
The new Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy is scheduled to open for…