Barber named MICU Medical Director
The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at UI Health Care has thrived under the steady leadership of Kevin C. Doerschug, MD, MS, who has served…
Patient Care
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GLP-1 pilot program receives 97% patient approval rating at half-year mark
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management, but recent advancements in GLP-1 based medications offer a new treatment opportunity for patients with obesity and…
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Lung transplant program attains top national ranking in one-year patient survival
As waiting lists for lung transplants grow, so does the demand for robust and trustworthy transplant programs in the United States. Since opening in 2007,…
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Taiwo links metabolic liver disease to type 1 diabetes
The relationship between diabetes and the cardiovascular system has been extensively studied, but far less is known about how type 1 diabetes (T1D) affects the…
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American Heart Association recognizes Nassar and Code Blue Team
Outside recognition of internal effort is always encouraging, especially from organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA – Get with the Guidelines (GWTG)…
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You Make a Difference in Internal Medicine
Over the last few months, members of our department were nominated by colleagues, patients, and patient family members for a variety of actions that have…
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Occupational Health enters next chapter under new director
At University of Iowa Health Care, Occupational Health (also know as Occupational Medicine) undertakes some unique responsibilities. While they officially provide workers’ health services for…
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Iverson named Clinical Director of Occupational Health
The below is a message from Rachel Kirchner, MHA, Director, UI Community Clinics & Outreach, UI Health Care. I am pleased to announce that Dr….
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Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center earns FACT accreditation renewal
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditation is not an easy delegation to achieve, nor to maintain. However, through their exemplary standards of…
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One Pint, Countless Lives: Why donating at the UI DeGowin Blood Center matters
Many blood donors and non-donors alike know there is a seemingly endless demand for whole blood, plasma, platelets, and other blood products in health systems,…
