Health Care
Mercy Cedar Rapids names new chief medical officer
Mercy Medical Center has appointed Dr. Matthew Fox as chief medical officer, effective December 2025. Dr. Fox will succeed Dr. Tony Myers, who previously announced his retirement and will step down at the end of this year. “We extend our…
Niermann named UnityPoint East Division COO; Greene named Cedar Rapids market president
UnityPoint Health has appointed Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids President and CEO, as…
UI study shows hemodynamic screening halves risk of death, brain bleed in premature babies
When neonatologists Patrick McNamara and Regan Giesinger started the hemodynamic screening program at the University…
Becker names Mercy Cedar Rapids a top recommended hospital in Iowa
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids was named as a top recommended hospital in Iowa…
The many moving parts of Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition
The ongoing circumstances surrounding Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition will continue to develop, as the…
NAMI class to help families cope with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has developed a new course that will…
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…
