Jul. 03, 2024 | uihc.org
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…
Jul. 02, 2024
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…
Jul. 01, 2024 | uihc.org
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…
Jun. 27, 2024
Brad Haws, MBA, chief executive officer of the clinical enterprise and associate vice president of University of Iowa Health Care, knows that bringing a hospital into a larger system is complex, even when all goes as expected. And while the normal timeline to integrate another hospital into a system usually takes several years, much progress has been made so far at UI Health Care’s downtown…
Jun. 26, 2024 | uihc.org
Jim Leste, MS, FACHE, has been named the chief administrative officer of UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, effective July 29. Leste currently serves as vice president of operations for Children’s Minnesota—which cares for kids throughout the upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics, and seven rehabilitation sites. “Jim is a…
Jun. 24, 2024 | uihc.org
Jennifer Miller, MHA, MPH, RD, has been named the chief administrative officer of UI Health Care’s downtown campus, effective July 8. Miller currently serves as the support services director and has held this position since March 2014. A search for her successor will begin immediately. “Jennifer has been a trusted leader with UI Health Care for over a decade, and her strategic vision and…
Jun. 13, 2024
To meet the evolving health care needs of Iowans and provide more access to care, UI Health Care’s recruitment of top talent for key leadership roles will help attract more health care professionals to support clinical care, research, and teaching in Iowa. These executive appointments come at a transformative time as the health care needs of Iowans continue to grow and UI Health Care begins a…
Jun. 13, 2024 | uihc.org
The energy of her workplace matters to Ashley Ventura. Two years into her career as a surgical technologist, she says the energy at University of Iowa Health Care is “unmatched.” Ventura, who is originally from California, says she has found a supportive culture working on the team involved in urology, gynecology, and transplant services. “I just love it here,” she says with her unmistakable…
Jun. 12, 2024
UI Health Care will begin a national search for a new role of chief physician executive. As UI Health Care continues to expand access to meet the needs of more patients and communities across Iowa, UI Health Care leaders have identified a need for a physician to provide leadership to integrate clinical care across the entire health system, including hospitals, physician groups, and current and…
Jun. 11, 2024 | uihc.org
There are still 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…