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How Community Connect is changing health care in rural Iowa

Jun. 01, 2026 | medicineiowa.org

On a chilly fall morning in northern Iowa, Jacob Pergande climbs into his tractor to start another long day in the field. As he rides with the rising sun, he pulls out his phone to join a virtual medical appointment — without leaving his sixth…

Patient Care

Should you consider Afib ablation early?

Jun. 01, 2026 | uihc.org

Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is the most common type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. It starts in the upper chambers of the heart and can…

Patient Care

Stead Family Children's Hospital safety experts offer tips for electric scooter safety

May 28, 2026 | uihc.org

As spring begins to segue into summer, both kids and adults are using electric scooters and bikes as a fun and economical way to get around. While…

Patient Care

Turning rare cancer research into real hope

May 26, 2026 | stories.uiowa.edu

When Ron Muhlenbruck was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2005, he came to the University of Iowa — then a rising leader in neuroendocrine tumor…

Research and Education

AirCare cements its commitment to Quad Cities with permanent helipad

May 27, 2026

AirCare, a partnership between University of Iowa Health Care and Air Methods, joined with community, state leaders, and health care leaders to…

Patient Care

Two decades of advancing stroke care across Iowa’s health systems

May 20, 2026 | uihc.org

Hip preservation surgery gets North Dakota wrestler back on the mat

May 18, 2026 | uihc.org

Can lung cancer occur without symptoms?

May 13, 2026 | uihc.org

How heart health affects stroke risk

May 07, 2026 | uihc.org

Research and Education

Students, trainees, faculty recognized as exemplars of compassionate medicine

May 26, 2026 | md.medicine.uiowa.edu

A non-traditional path to a career in sonography

May 13, 2026 | radsci.medicine.uiowa.edu

Hometown beginnings inspire future family physician

May 13, 2026 | md.medicine.uiowa.edu

Alum advances modern surgical care in rural Iowa

May 18, 2026 | stories.uiowa.edu

UI Health Care Updates

In photos: 2026 UI Health Care Week

May 18, 2026

5 questions with a neonatologist at UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital

May 13, 2026 | medicineiowa.org

Strengthening home health services to better support patients beyond the hospital

Apr. 15, 2026

Van Beek to serve as executive medical director of ambulatory services for UI Health Care

Apr. 01, 2026

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