It's no secret that the Emergency Department on University of Iowa Health Care’s university campus is one of the busiest in the state. The team treats the most complex emergency and trauma cases, and the sheer volume of patients needing this high level of care often leads to longer wait times. This is why UI Health Care prioritized an expansion of the Emergency Department to better serve the…
UI Health Care Updates
UI Health Care Updates
Karl Kreder, MD, MBA—who has served as chair and department executive officer of the Department of Urology for 14 years—has announced plans to step down from his leadership role as soon as his successor is in place. He plans to remain on the faculty. UI Health Care leaders will launch a national search for the next chair and DEO of the department. “Dr. Kreder has set a high standard of…
Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, UI vice president for medical affairs and the Tyrone D. Artz Dean of the Carver College of Medicine, recently participated in an all-employee, six-month update on the downtown campus along with Brad Haws, MBA, chief executive officer of the clinical enterprise of UI Health Care. They shared some of the major achievements since the January integration and provided details…
University of Iowa Health Care participated in a county-wide emergency training exercise led by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 2. During the drill, the hospital incident command system was activated. Mock patients were triaged near the Emergency Department at university campus. UI Health Care is proud to partner on these kinds of training exercises to strengthen coordination across…
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center was once again ranked the top hospital in Iowa and recognized nationally in eight specialties in the 2024–25 “Best Hospitals” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. UI Health Care ranked in the top 50 hospitals nationally for three specialties: Ophthalmology – No. 6 Ear, nose, and throat – No. 14 Cancer – No. 41
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…
Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, has been named director of University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. He will begin his new role on Oct. 1. Burkard will also serve as professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplantation in the Carver College of Medicine. Burkard currently serves as the Mary and Rob Gooze…
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…
Fred Frank, associate chief medical officer at the downtown campus, explains his role and an update on the integration of the downtown campus. Frederick Frank, DO, associate chief medical officer at the downtown campus, credits the resiliency of downtown campus staff and providers, coupled with the level of care and detail to attention of UI Health Care leaders, as the drivers of transition…
Since its inception in 2004, the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program has honored the exceptional contributions of nurses across Iowa. Initially hosted by the University of Iowa until 2020, the program was revitalized in 2022 with the support of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Now called Great Iowa Nurses, it continues to recognize those who go above and beyond to provide safe, compassionate care and share…