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The SIM-IA bus.

Wellmark Foundation invests $5.3 million in University of Iowa’s SIM-IA program

The Wellmark Foundation is investing $5.3 million in the University of Iowa College of Nursing’s Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA) program to expand mobile clinical training for rural health care providers. SIM-IA delivers on-site simulation training for first responders and health…

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…

An aerial view of the John Pappajohn Pavilion.

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…

MedQuarter new mural

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…

A screenshot of The C.A.R.E. Channel, now available at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital.

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…

UI Health Breast Health Center