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…

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…

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…

University of Iowa Health Care is entering the next phase of a comprehensive brand update, marked by the launch of a new brand campaign featuring real Iowans. Ads for the new campaign, themed “Making All of Iowa Better,” will begin appearing this week and tell the story of how UI Health Care serves people and communities across Iowa. UI Health Care began rolling out the first phase brand update…

University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is included in nine pediatric specialties in the 2024-25 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. The “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings also include state and multistate regional rankings. Stead Family Children’s Hospital ranks as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Iowa and No. 11 in the Midwest…

When it opens in spring 2025, University of Iowa Health Care’s North Liberty medical campus will offer greater access and convenience for patients and families needing emergency medical care. The North Liberty campus will include a 24/7 Emergency Department providing emergency care for patients of all ages. “The Emergency Department at North Liberty will treat the same types of patients with the…

Jody Reyes, FACHE, MSBA, BSN, joined University of Iowa Health Care as the clinical enterprise’s chief operating officer (COO) at the end of June.As COO, Reyes will oversee clinical operations, ancillary services, and related support functions at UI Health Care. Working with hospital leaders, department executive officers, and others, she will develop and monitor operational strategies that…