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WEBFriday, October 28, 2022. Kalpaj Parekh has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery with …

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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics again ranked among …

WEBFor the 32nd year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings has listed UI Hospitals & Clinics as the No. 1 hospital in Iowa, as well as the …

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Alcohol consumption leads to greater cancer risk for Iowans

WEBIowans’ alcohol consumption—in volume and frequency—is among the highest in the nation, and puts residents at greater risk for cancer, according to the 2024 …

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UI seeks state funding to improve health care access in rural Iowa

WEBBoard of Regents seeks $4.5 million increase in general state aid for UI in FY25. The annual appropriations request also includes a $4.5 million increase in general …

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Times and dates for spring 2024 commencement Iowa Now

WEBThis spring, more than 5,300 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies, beginning with …

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‘We’ve got your back’: UI health insurance benefits provide peace …

WEBOpen enrollment information. Faculty and staff open enrollment begins Nov. 1, with the open enrollment period ending Wednesday, Nov. 15. New health coverage …

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‘Cancer in Iowa’ report analyzes racial disparities in incidence

WEBBlack people in Iowa are getting cancer and dying from it at higher rates than any other group in the state. According to the 2021 Cancer in Iowa report issued by …

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Campus invited to Health Sciences Academic Building …

WEBThe Board of Regents, State of Iowa, will consider approval of the project description and budget for the University of Iowa’s proposed new Health Sciences …

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UI professor honored with prestigious fellowship for political …

WEBA University of Iowa professor has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to research ways to achieve health equity amid political polarization. Julianna Pacheco, …

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How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain Iowa Now

WEBPhysical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. In this New York Times article, Michelle Voss, …

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UI Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best by 'US

WEBUniversity of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is listed among the nation’s best hospitals in six adult care specialties, according to 2019–20 rankings released by U.S. …

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Regents to consider final approval of UI’s new Health Sciences …

WEBThe Board of Regents, State of Iowa, will consider approval of the project description and budget for the University of Iowa’s proposed new Health Sciences Academic Building …

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Exercise Is Medicine initiative seeks to promote physical

WEBThe Exercise Is Medicine initiative, launched by the American College of Sports Medicine and introduced to the UI campus this summer, calls for integrating …

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New road will connect Newton Road to UI Hospitals & Clinics

WEBConstruction on the new tower is expected to begin in 2025 after these structures are taken down. The new inpatient tower and adjacent multi-story concourse …

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Herky parades across campus Iowa Now

WEBGraduation Herky—which was part of the 2014 iteration of the community’s Herky on Parade public art project—has become one of the most iconic figures on the …

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Kennelty, Casteel land $17.9M award for hypertension …

WEBKorey Kennelty. Korey Kennelty, the Patrick E. Keefe Professor in Pharmacy in the College of Pharmacy and the vice chair for research and implementation science …

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15 students, alumni receive Fulbright awards to travel abroad in …

WEBFifteen University of Iowa students and alumni were chosen from over more than 10,000 Fulbright Award applicants nationwide to serve as representatives of the …

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Mastering health administration Iowa Now

WEBWednesday, June 29, 2016. Students accepted into the University of Iowa’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program come from a variety of academic backgrounds. …

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Your finger's pulse holds the key to your heart's health

WEBA University of Iowa physiologist has a new technique to measure the stiffness of the aorta, a common risk factor for heart disease. And it can be as simple as …

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Wei Bao Iowa Now

WEBWei Bao, MD, PhD, is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Department of Epidemiology at the UI College of Public Health. His research interests mainly focus on nutritional and …

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Keep respiratory viruses off the menu this Thanksgiving

WEBIt’s best to get vaccinated as soon as possible, since the peak of respiratory virus season continues to get closer, and cases continue to increase. It’s quick and easy …

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Iowa health care organizations launch new partnership

WEBThe new alliance, to be called University of Iowa Health Alliance (UIHA), will include over 50 hospitals and more than 160 clinics. The members of the alliance will …

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Edith Parker named new dean of College of Public Health

WEBTuesday, May 1, 2018. Edith Parker, professor and chair of the University of Iowa Department of Community and Behavioral Health, has been named dean of the UI …

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