UI Health Care is the first medical center in North America—and the second in the world—to cross over into the next phase of MR-Linac technology, offering even more precise real-time targeting of soft tissue tumors with radiation therapy. MR-Linac technology combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a linear accelerator to provide real-time tracking of a tumor during radiation therapy. In…

Iowans should be on their guard outside during winter months, particularly against damage to the nose, ears, toes, and fingers, explains Hans R. House, MD, an emergency medicine physician at UI Health Care. Factors that impact frostbite, several factors determine how much damage is done by the cold, he notes. Temperature, dampness, and the duration of exposure are among factors, of course, but,…

When winter weather arrives, it’s important to take the appropriate steps to prevent injuries and understand when to seek medical attention. Here are nine tips to shovel the snow safely this season: 1. Be proactive. If you know a winter storm is coming, consider salting your driveway in advance. 2. Be careful in icy conditions. Slipping and falling when shoveling or starting your snow blower can…

When winter weather arrives, it’s important to take the appropriate steps to prevent injuries and understand when to seek medical attention. Be proactive. If you know a winter storm is coming, consider salting your driveway in advance. Be careful in icy conditions. Slipping and falling when shoveling or starting your snow blower can cause injury. Don't ignore chest pain. Snow shoveling produces a…

UI Health Care’s Perioperative Robotics Program recently celebrated its 10,000th soft-tissue surgery using robotics and is performing approximately 100 cases per month, thanks to the collaborative work of the surgical specialties and expanded training programs for nurses and residents. “Robotic procedures are done across all surgical disciplines for patients in need of surgery—many of whom have…

For people dealing with central sleep apnea—often affecting a patient’s cardiovascular health—a new device is available at University of Iowa Health Care’s Heart and Vascular Center. Implanted during a minimally invasive procedure, the Remedē® System is a battery-powered device that helps stimulate the phrenic nerve—the nerve in your chest responsible for breathing—so that it can send signals to…

For hospital security officer Joe Swisher, security means more than just protecting a building. As one of the first staff members that patients and visitors see when they come through the door, Swisher knows the importance of providing a welcoming and safe environment. Swisher is the son of a retired deputy for Jones County, Iowa. He grew up around law enforcement officers and even helped train a…