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.
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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…
“I hate the feeling of it,” the patient adamantly stated as we recommended she start wearing sunscreen to protect herself and her young daughter. She went on to describe the thick white streaks left on her skin after application and how it never seemed to blend in well with her skin tone. As dermatologists, we are not oblivious to the reasons why, despite widespread public health awareness…
Enjoying the outdoors comes with its share of nuisances, including Lyme disease. June, July, and August are Iowa’s peak months for Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can lead to serious long-term health issues if left untreated. To stay safe, healthy, and active all summer long, be sure to get the same-day care you need from University of Iowa Health Care’s convenient Quick Care and Urgent…
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…
When a 4-year-old girl had a life-threatening anaphylactic (allergic) reaction in a clinic lobby at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, several members of the clinic staff leapt into action, helping to stabilize the girl and providing treatment as quickly as possible. “Within seconds, a team of what seemed like 20 medical professionals rushed from various departments…
Jenny Stegen got exactly what she needed at the University of Iowa to return home to northeast Iowa and give back to her community — an education in a top-notch physician assistant training program. When Jenny Stegen was searching for physician assistant programs, she didn’t want to go too far from her family in northeast Iowa. She found that one of the closest was also one of the nation’s best…
Few sports have exploded nationally like pickleball, a unique blend of tennis, badminton, and Ping-Pong that attracted nearly 14 million players in 2023—a 52% jump from just the year before, according to USA Pickleball. Despite its appeal, pickleball can take a toll on joints, says Tyler Slayman, MD, a family medicine and sports medicine specialist with University of Iowa Health Care. “Many forms…
This month University of Iowa Health Care launches a Medical Toxicology Clinic, providing outpatient care for Iowans exposed to toxic substances with the aim to understand the root cause of symptoms quicker and more directly. With Daniel McCabe, MD, director of the Division of Medical Toxicology, at the helm, this will be the first and only clinic of its kind in Iowa and many of the surrounding…