Health Care

St. Luke’s performs Cedar Rapids’ first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implant
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has performed Cedar Rapids’ first implant of the AVEIR DR, the world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system. The procedure was completed by electrophysiologist Dr. Talha Farid, the first in the city to be trained…
Arc of East Central Iowa releases Family Resource Guide
The Arc of East Central Iowa has available a Family Resource Guide to support individuals…
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s volunteer, 91, retires after 40 years
Corinnie Ketelsen, who turned 91 on Aug. 18, has celebrated more than 40 of her…

Mercy earns Patient Satisfaction Award for home health care
Mercy Medical Center has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer”…

John Pappajohn Pavilion could see $95 million addition
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will hear proposals from project managers to construct…

The Arc of East Central Iowa is hosting annual bike ride
The Arc of East Central Iowa will hold its second annual “Bike, Pedal & Stroll:…
Plumb Heart Center construction on schedule, budget
Construction of Mercy Medical Center’s new Jewel and Jim Plumb Heart Center in Cedar Rapids…
Surgery Center receives Blue Distinction Centers+ recognition
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Blue Distinction Centers+ by Blue Cross Blue…
First MedQuarter commissioned mural completed
A new mural on the west- and north-facing walls of the Citywide Cleaners building along…

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital installs The C.A.R.E. Channel
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has installed The C.A.R.E. Channel on TVs in patient…

UI Health opens new breast center within Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
A new breast center opening April 25 at UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is aiming…
