Although 85% of people will get the human papillomavirus, or HPV, infection in their lifetime, HPV vaccination rates are significantly lower compared to other vaccines in Iowa. The typical recommendation has been for providers to initiate the vaccine at age 11 or 12 years. However, both the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC…
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Jeanie Finnegan, RN, CNOR, and her daughter Ashley Finnegan, BSN, RN, CNOR, represent two generations of nursing with UI Health Care. Although they work in different departments on opposite sides of the organization, they have a lineage of providing patient care that amounts to more than 30 years. Jeanie was drawn to UI Health Care four years ago for ophthalmology. With more than 25 years of…
Sustaining a workout at this pace improves cardiorespiratory endurance. So, knowing your target heart rate helps you pace your workouts. Exercising at the right level of intensity will help you avoid burning out or wasting time with a workout that’s not vigorous enough to help you meet your goals. Cardiovascular exercise (also called aerobic exercise) is especially effective in keeping your heart…
UI cardiologist explains how these devices work—and how they can work for you. From counting your steps to checking your heart rate, smartwatches and wearable activity trackers have become a popular way to measure and track exercise and health metrics for athletes and everyday users alike. So, it is no surprise that they’ve become a big topic of discussion between patients and their doctors.
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…
New year’s resolutions don’t have to be stressful. Tap the arrows below to see tips from our health experts to keep you and your family healthy and safe this year.
All year round, University of Iowa Health Care works to better understand disease trends in Iowa and beyond. During certain periods of the year, the focus turns to defending against microscopic pathogens that cause influenza-like illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. A team of UI Health Care experts, including a dedicated team of epidemiologists, are responsible for continually monitoring…
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…