Every year, the Office of the Patient Experience highlights units and clinics that excel in patient experience and teamwork, based on patient feedback from a nationwide survey.

It’s a rare thing to contribute to research that helps people live longer, healthier lives. It’s even rarer to be one of the people your own research ends up helping.

Physician Leon Jons, a weight management specialist at UI Health Care and clinical associate professor of internal medicine at the Carver College of Medicine, helps patients lose weight — and keep it off.

Even though a causal link between vaping and lung cancer hasn’t been shown, there is plenty we do know about vaping’s immense dangers.

As a subspecialist in cardiothoracic anesthesia, Andrew Feider, MD, is part of the cardiothoracic surgery team. He works closely with surgeons, nurses, and medical technicians who treat patients undergoing emergency surgery, heart or lung transplants, and complex cardiac procedures.

The Office of the Patient Experience recently recognized 276 outpatient and 48 inpatient providers with Patient’s Choice Awards for their excellence in patient experience. This is the highest number of providers we’ve ever recognized.

Pertussis, a respiratory illness, is circulating in our community. Who is vulnerable, how does it spread, and how can we stay healthy? To learn more, we talked to infectious disease expert Melanie Wellington, MD, PhD. People may know pertussis as whooping cough. It is a highly contagious bacterial infection, known for severe coughing that can cause fits or “whooping.” When the coughing fits are…

As your home fills with guests this holiday season it’s crucial to remember a busy environment can present some hidden risks.

University of Iowa Health Care gastroenterologists Abdullah Abbasi, MD, Munish Ashat, MD, and Rintaro Hashimoto, MD, have performed the nation’s first procedure using ARCHIMEDES, a biodegradable pancreatic stent designed to provide a less invasive and more convenient treatment option for patients with pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and related conditions. This innovative device was recently…

Whether seeking care for pregnancy, chronic health issues, or managing something routine like the common cold, patients now have even more convenient care options in Iowa City. University of Iowa Health Care began welcoming patients on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to its newest facility at 2751 Northgate Drive on the east side of Iowa City, just minutes north of Interstate 80. The Northgate Drive facility…