Cancer is on the rise in Iowa. According to a 2024 report from the Iowa Cancer Registry, the Hawkeye State has the second-highest cancer rate in the nation—a statistic that continues to grow. The Iowa-based Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation is combatting this grim reality by investing in groundbreaking University of Iowa research that will revolutionize cancer treatment and care. The foundation’s…
UI Health Care Updates
UI Health Care Updates
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will honor UI professor of pediatrics Katherine Mathews, MD, with the 2025 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Clinical Research at the MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference in Dallas, Texas, on March 17. In a news release issued by the MDA, Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, EVP, Chief Research Officer, MDA, said, “Dr. Mathews has long been at the forefront of…
Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain? Since 2009, Kid Captain has been a partnership between University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes, featuring stories of strength, courage, and inspiration. If your child has a life-changing story, consider nominating them for the 2025 Kid Captain program. Nominations are open until Friday, March 7,…
There are many available career opportunities to explore with UI Health Care. Explore our jobs board below to view open positions or submit your interest in a nursing position to hear from a recruiter. You can also visit our Application Resource Center if you need help submitting an application or accepting an offer. Don't wait—apply today to learn how you can join Iowa's top hospital in changing…
As lead chaplain at the downtown campus, Jenny Seylar has the unique opportunity to spend quality time with patients and families and serve as a “listening presence.” We asked her to share more about her job and life outside of work.
The following email message was sent to all UI Health Care employees on Jan. 23, 2025.Colleagues, In October, we asked you to share your thoughts in the UI Health Care Working at Iowa Survey, which measures our team’s engagement. We heard from you, and that feedback has shown several positive trends within our organization. These results are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and…
Every year, the Office of the Patient Experience (OPE) highlights 12 units and clinics that excel in patient experience and teamwork, based on patient feedback from a nationwide survey. This data-driven approach identifies UI Health Care teams that patients commend for having the "best teamwork." “We are all so incredibly proud of the 12 team award winners this year," says Kipton Pedersen,…
Mission Cancer + Blood is now officially part of University of Iowa Health Care, paving the way for a statewide comprehensive cancer care network aimed at keeping high-quality cancer care local for Iowans.UI Health Care purchased Mission’s assets on Dec. 31, 2024, several months after the organizations first announced their intent to join forces to fight cancer in Iowa...
When Sarah Wellsandt, MSN, RN, first set foot in a hospital as a college volunteer, she was set on attending medical school. Her career path took a turn, however, after she witnessed the hands-on care and meaningful connections nurses built with their patients. Watching nursing staff work together as a seamless team sparked a realization: nursing wasn’t just a career; it was her calling. Now as…
University of Iowa Health Care’s new North Liberty campus will offer essential pharmacy services for patients and the community when it opens in spring 2025. The pharmacy will manage all the inpatient and outpatient medication needs of the new facility while also providing an accessible space—and a 24/7 drive-thru option—for community members to fill prescriptions and purchase over-the-counter…