Health Care
New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission
The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than addressing a “pharmacy desert” in southeast Cedar Rapids. It marks the latest step in EIHC’s expanding mission of meeting the health care needs of some…
St. Luke’s earns first trauma certification in Iowa for freestanding ER
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Emergency Room has earned the first trauma certification…
University of Iowa Health Care union begins bargaining with Iowa Board of Regents
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union demanded double-digit wage increases, set…
Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo
Research funding at the University of Iowa is in limbo as the shakeup in the…
Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region prepares to phase out
The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) is set to dissolve by…
Iowa City native becomes youngest Right at Home franchisee
Zach Peterson wasn’t always on the path to entrepreneurship and in-home care. Going into college,…
Iowa City VA earns Pathway to Excellence designation
The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence…
President of Mercy Medical Center Foundation announces retirement
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced the upcoming retirement of its president, Lorrie Erusha,…
St. Luke’s Hospital is using AI technology for colon cancer detection
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has announced that it is now…
Epiphany Dermatology acquires third Coralville location, 100th clinic nationwide
Epiphany Dermatology announced the addition of its 100th clinic in a news release Monday. Through…
St. Luke’s hospital installs new aquatic therapy equipment
A lead gift from the Hall Perrine Foundation and many other significant gifts have allowed…
UnityPoint’s PACE Senior Care Center to open in Hiawatha
UnityPoint’s newest PACE Senior Care location, 1450 North Center Point Rd., Hiawatha, is slated to…
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of…
Mercy Medical Center partners with Texas-based virtual care solutions provider
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has entered into a new business agreement with CareView…
UI Health Care secures $252.6 million bond for hospital projects amid market volatility
At its meeting Wednesday, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a resolution authorizing the issuance…
Oaknoll announces nursing home expansion in Iowa City
Oaknoll has announced a new nursing home expansion project in Iowa City, featuring sustainable design…
