Healthcare
AI ‘game changer’ for health care, five hospital leaders weigh in
When Washington County Hospital and Clinics implemented an AI-powered ambient scribe system, CEO Todd Patterson heard feedback he hadn’t expected from his physicians. “One of our doctors told me this is the first good thing the administration has done for…
Groundbreaking set for new UnityPoint – St. Luke’s ER in Marion
A groundbreaking will be held Thursday, July 13 for the new UnityPoint Health – St.…
Mercy Iowa City opens new obstetrics and gynecology clinic
Mercy Iowa City has announced its affiliation with OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville.…
St. Luke’s Hospital named to Becker’s Great Hospitals in America list
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review “Great Hospitals…
Mercy launches robotic-assisted lung cancer care technology
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has invested in advanced cancer care technology with a…
Gems of Hope transitions to Nassif Community Cancer Center
Gems of Hope, Inc. announced Thursday the organization will transition its services and offerings to…
Iowa leaders announce coalition to lower prescription drug prices
A coalition of leaders from Iowa’s business and healthcare community, policy experts and patient advocacy…
LFS class makes donation to support mental health services
The Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Class of 2023 finished its year of leadership education…
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…
