Kim Volk, associate chief nursing officer at the downtown campus, may be new to UI Health Care, but she isn’t new to nursing in Iowa City.Prior to Mercy Iowa City’s transition to UI Health Care in January, Volk spent 29 years at Mercy Iowa City. She was most recently chief nursing officer and plays a fundamental role as the downtown campus continues to integrate within the UI Health Care…
UI Health Care Updates
UI Health Care Updates
Patients living in central and western Iowa will soon have more convenient access to UI Health Care services in the Des Moines area, in alignment with UI Health Care’s commitment to bringing complex care closer to home. UI Health Care plans to lease a medical office building at 2901 86th St., Urbandale, providing more space for Des Moines-area services that are in high demand, improving patient…
Spring has proven to be a busy time for UI Health Care with our new brand updates launching soon, Epic Go-Live fast approaching at the downtown campus, and several leadership transition announcements.We asked Brad Haws, CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, for a brief update:When can we expect to see the new logo and brand rollout for UI Health Care?Our updated brand elements,…
Four University of Iowa faculty members have been named 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general-scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. Iowa’s recipients are Kevin Campbell, Roy J. Carver Distinguished Professor and chair in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics in the Carver College of Medicine;…
What defines a legend? While the term is often applied to individuals who achieve even a modest level of success, a true legend transcends their accomplishments and awards. They challenge the status quo, upend preconceived notions and stereotypes, and change lives through their ideas and their actions. Arnold Menezes, MBBS, is a legend.
To protect the health of our patients, their families, and our employees, University of Iowa Health Care has modified visitor guidelines in place. Visitor Ages, any visitor under the age of 14 must always be supervised by an adult. Visiting hours for all inpatient units are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Face masks are optional for all in our facilities, except for those who have symptoms of a respiratory…
Christian Pettker, MD, has been appointed chair and department executive officer of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Pettker, who will serve as the Jennifer R. Niebyl Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, will begin his new role on July 1, pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Pettker is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist…
A search committee has been named, starting the national search for the next Department of Surgery chair and departmental executive officer.
UI Health Care will begin a national search for the next chair and departmental executive officer of the Department of Surgery. This leadership position will oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and financial management of the department. Matthew…
UI Health Care is preparing to sell a clinic facility, located at 503 3rd St., Kalona, to Washington County Hospitals and Clinics (WCHC), pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. The proposed sale will enable the residents of Kalona and adjoining communities to be served by both UI Health Care and WCHC. "UI Health Care and WCHC have a long history of collaborating to care for the residents…
What happens when state-of-the-art technology meets a wealth of human expertise? Just look closely within University of Iowa Health Care’s Heart and Vascular Center, where a blend of faculty members who specialize in cardiac electrophysiology (EP) are working together to revolutionize outcomes and expand treatment options for patients. Paari Dominic, MBBS, MPH, is one of three cardiac…