University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Recent News About University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
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Behind the scenes: How one HCIS team deals with change
For many in health care, a sign of success is a patient recovering, a new surgical technique at use, or a research project given the greenlight to proceed.
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Prioritizing patience: Taylor Werkheiser’s role on the night shift
When Taylor Werkheiser arrives on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at UI Hospitals & Clinics for her overnight shift, she reminds herself of the importance of patience.
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Michaela Stanerson: Her reassignment experience in COVID-19 testing
Not long after she started work at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing, Michaela Stanerson, CNA, was reassigned to the drive-thru COVID-19 testing operation on Holiday Road.
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Kimberly Hunter appointed to serve as interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics
Kimberly Hunter, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, has been named interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics starting March 1, 2022, following the departure of Suresh Gunasekaran.
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Innovative insight: How UI Health Care is working to meet COVID-19 testing demands
By this point in the pandemic, it’s safe to say that many—if not all—of us have received a COVID-19 test.
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Planning a holiday party or gathering? Keep these things in mind
Thanksgiving is behind us, and the race to the new year is on.
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Four quick tips to solve your tech issues
Tech issues: We’ve all experienced them. They can be anger-inducing, annoying, and just downright inconvenient.
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Flu vaccination campaign extended to Dec. 3
Flu vaccination campaign extended to Dec. 3
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Meet the Midwives Virtual Webinar
You’re invited to meet our midwives on Nov. 18 and learn how they can help optimize your pregnancy, labor, and childbirth experiences.
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Linking stress, alcohol, and brain disorders
Catherine Marcinkiewcz’s research is fueled by a personal need to understand the effects of stress, alcohol, and antidepressants on the brain and to find better ways to treat depression and alcohol addiction through targeted therapies.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11: What comes next before vaccinations can begin
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be given to children ages 5 to 11.
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Meet our 2021 UI Physicians Clinical Awards winners
The winners of the 2021 University of Iowa Physicians (UIP) Clinical Awards were presented last night at a special ceremony held online and at the UI Urmila Sahai Auditorium.
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Bouncing back: How one security officer returned to normal life (with a little help from his surgeon)
Surgeons don’t often get to see the fruits of their labor. But for Sharon Beth Larson, DO, MS, FACOS, FACS, a cardiothoracic surgeon, a trip through the hospital one Sunday afternoon meant witnessing it firsthand.
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Women in Medicine Month
Championed by the American Medical Association (AMA), this national awareness initiative serves to showcase the accomplishments of women physicians/clinicians, scientists, educators, and leaders in medicine.
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Parking at the hospital on game days
All patients, visitors, and staff should use Parking Ramps 1 and 2 on the day of home football games at Kinnick Stadium. Traffic may be heavy at times.
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Use Parking Ramps 1 and 2 on Saturday
All patients, visitors, and staff should use Parking Ramps 1 and 2 on the day of home football games at Kinnick Stadium. Traffic may be heavy at times.
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What you need to know about this year’s flu vaccination campaign
With COVID-19 cases rising due to the delta variant, it’s important we do everything we can to stay healthy, which includes getting vaccinated against the flu.
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A guide to eating safely at work
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack, getting a bite to eat while at work shouldn’t be a challenge.
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Montgomery to be inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
The American Academy of Nursing announced that it has selected Lou Ann Montgomery, PhD, MAN, RN, NPD-BD, RN-BC, as a 2021 fellow, considered the highest honor in the nursing profession.
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Making meaningful memories: One nurse’s visit to a Minnesota grave
What wasn’t a big deal for Kaitie Luitjens, RN, BSN, made a world of difference for one patient unable to attend a family member’s funeral.