For most patients who have knee replacement surgery, the procedure is remarkably successful. Overall, about 85% of people who have knee replacement surgery say they’re very satisfied with it. For others, responses can vary—from people who say the results were good but not quite as good as they’d hoped to fewer than 3% of patients who have a complication such as an infection or scar tissue. “I…

The UI Health Care team working to bring CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) education to schools has several statistics that show why the training is needed. But even better than that, they have proof that the training has helped save a life. “One of the first schools we designated a Heart Safe school had to put their plan into place when a student collapsed during the school day,”…

Many athletes who are committed to enhancing their performance use dietary supplements to boost their intake of certain vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other nutrients. Some supplement manufacturers make a variety of claims about their products, saying they can increase exercise efficiency, help athletes meet performance goals more quickly, or reduce the chances of injury. Some of these claims…

Started in 2009 as a partnership between the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Kid Captain program honors pediatric patients by celebrating their incredible stories.

Caring for someone in their final moments is challenging, especially when their families are unprepared. Family members can often find it hard to care for themselves during these tough times, making the compassionate care of a dedicated nurse crucial. When Lisa Estrada, BSN, RN, a staff nurse in the Intensive and Specialty Services Nursing Unit of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), noticed a…

When the new University of Iowa Health Care medical campus in North Liberty opens in the spring of 2025, it will serve as the new home for the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation—providing a full range of musculoskeletal care in one location for a seamless patient experience. The community and patients will also have access to an emergency department, a retail and 24-hour drive-thru…

Home to the state’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center, the nurses who work in the Neuroscience Intermediate Unit are entrusted with the care of some of Iowa’s most critical patients who have had strokes and individuals requiring specialized neurosurgical care. The team leads collaborative efforts across physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and many other services. Each member…