UI Health Care Updates

Meet a nurse manager in the maternal-child unit at downtown campus
Dec. 17, 2024
Shayla Malone, BSN, RN, is a dedicated nurse manager who works at the downtown campus where she and her five children were born. Shayla Malone, BSN, RN, a nurse manager at our downtown campus, has spent nearly her entire career in labor and delivery departments. Now, she finds herself working in the hospital where she was born, and where she had all five of her own children...
Wilson announces succession plan, search begins for next associate dean and associate hospital director for graduate medical education
Dec. 05, 2024
UI Health Care will begin a national search for its next associate dean and associate hospital director for graduate medical education (GME). This role also serves as the designated institutional officer (DIO). This leadership position oversees the Office of GME and works to help create and manage the learning environments for 650 resident physicians and 230 fellow physicians while also ensuring…
Q&A with Brad Haws: Update on Mission Cancer + Blood
Dec. 04, 2024
In early October, it was announced that University of Iowa Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood would join forces to fight cancer in Iowa. In the weeks following the announcement, a number of teams have been working to prepare the two organizations to come together by the end of the year.We asked Brad Haws, MBA, chief executive officer of the clinical enterprise and associate vice president of…
Phase 1 of Emergency Department expansion completed at university campus
Dec. 02, 2024 | uihc.org
UI Health Care is in the process of expanding the Emergency Department (ED) at our university campus to shorten wait times and improve our ability to provide access to emergency care to Iowans. This is one of many ways we are working to increase access to high quality emergency care for the local community and beyond. With the completion of this project, the ED at our university campus will have…
Carmen announces retirement transition, search begins for next UI Health Care associate vice president for information systems
Nov. 26, 2024
UI Health Care will begin a national search for its next associate vice president for information systems and chief information officer. This leadership position leads the Health Care Information Systems team and oversees information technology services, including technical support, applications development, and clinical applications across the health care enterprise...
Expanding NICU care for our tiniest patients
Nov. 18, 2024 | uihc.org
Newborn deliveries at University of Iowa Health Care have increased significantly in recent years. This includes the number of premature and high-risk babies in need of specialized neonatal care. Many of these babies are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. To accommodate the state’s growing need for maternal care and specialized…
UI Health Care begins hiring for North Liberty campus
Nov. 14, 2024 | uihc.org
University of Iowa Health Care is ramping up hiring efforts for its new North Liberty campus, set to open in spring 2025. The new campus includes a three-level hospital and five-level medical office building, and spaces to support medical education and research. Positions are available across clinical and support services—offering career opportunities for professionals with various levels of…
Safe Patient Handling committee reflects on its positive impact on staff safety
Nov. 12, 2024 | uihc.org
Since its inception in 2002, the Safe Patient Handling committee has been a driving force in advancing safety standards throughout UI Health Care’s university campus. With a focus on continuous improvement, the team has consistently developed strategies year after year to minimize injuries and promote a culture of safety. As Nursing Practice Leader and Safe Patient Handling committee co-chair…
Get to know Jennifer Miller
Nov. 06, 2024
Jennifer Miller, chief administrative officer of UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown, recently shared more about herself, her goals, and her philosophies on leadership as she settles into the role of leading the downtown campus. I was born and raised on a family farm in Iowa. My original plan was to complete my dietetic internship at the University of Iowa, get licensed and credentialed as a…
Leadership through compassion: How Shannon Hunger is shaping nursing culture
Nov. 06, 2024 | uihc.org
Throughout her career at UI Health Care, Shannon Hunger, MSN, RN, has been a force when it comes to cultivating a supportive and thriving work culture, which she believes is essential for the well-being of staff and patients. “A strong work culture is vital for a healing environment,” she says. “This environment not only enhances patient care but also nurtures my team.” Hunger’s commitment to…