Skip to Main Content
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Contributed/UI Carver College of Medicine

UIHC doctor celebrated for work in diversity, ethnic skin care

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Until she was 17, Nkanyezi Ferguson lived in Zimbabwe with her family. She saw firsthand the effects of living in a country with a lack of access to health care, and it inspired her to go into medicine. Now,...

File photo

New postpartum depression medication approved by the FDA

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 25, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication used to treat postpartum depression on March 19. However, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, along with other health-care facilities,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

New union contract means wage increase, elimination of professional standards

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 11, 2019

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics caregivers voted to ratify a new union contract on March 7. The  step means increased wages for current workers, but it does not address maintaining professional...

UI researchers develop a mobile simulation health-care truck

UI researchers develop a mobile simulation health-care truck

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 6, 2019

University of Iowa researchers in the College of Nursing have received funding for a program that will develop a mobile simulation truck to provide health-care education in rural areas of Iowa. UI...

Physical Therapist Danielle Bodensteiner explains the procedure of how to protect yourself in the case of a fall during Stepping on, a 7-week fall prevention class at the Iowa River Landing on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The class learned the ways in which to help themselves up during an unexpected fall and how to find help. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Fall prevention workshops teach balance and other techniques to prevent injuries

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 4, 2019

Once a week, Jim Vance and his wife get in their car and drive to the Iowa River Landing for a two-hour-long workshop focused on one thing — how not to fall. Stepping On is a fall-prevention workshop...

(From left) Student intern Abby Farmer, clinical specialist Kim Hawkins, student intern Courtney Phillips, senior activity therapist Katey Kooi, and pediatric specialist Kirsten Nelson pose for a portrait at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Iowa City music therapists celebrate by bringing awareness to the community

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 28, 2019

Drum sets, guitars, and shelves stocked with colorful instruments and other noise-makers are only some of things that can be found in the office of a music therapist at University of Iowa Hospitals and...

The new University of Iowa Hospitals AirCare plane rests in its hanger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. This PC-12 was built by Swiss company Pilatus and boasts a Pratt and Whitney PT6 turboprop engine capable of producing over 1900 horsepower.

New UIHC plane brings patients farther, faster

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 22, 2019

A pediatric patient in need of intensive care was flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics on Feb. 15, but not by helicopter — by airplane. The newest black-and-gold addition to UI Hospitals...

UIHC to host Parkinson’s Foundation program

UIHC to host Parkinson’s Foundation program

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 20, 2019

Medical professionals from across the nation specializing in neurological disorders next month will flock to Iowa City, where the Parkinson’s Foundation Allied Team Training will be held in partnership...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives $4.5 million gift

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 19, 2019

The Richard O. Jacobson Foundation recently contributed $4.5 million to create two endowed chairs at the University of Iowa Stead Family Pediatrics Department. There are 15 divisions in the Pediatrics...

Nikki Gierman donates blood for the Greek Week blood drive at the IMU on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Polar winds lead to critically low blood donations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Local blood centers are searching for people willing to give blood after a sharp decrease in their supply following the polar weather. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, 38 percent...

The Exterior to UI QuickCare is pictured in the Old Capitol Center on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

After students express QuickCare concerns, UIHC responds

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 7, 2019

Dozens of University of Iowa students took to Twitter to voice concerns about their experiences at UI QuickCare following a post that went viral in the campus community. In a thread started by UI sophomore...

The UI Hospitals and Clinics is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2017.

Twins are believed to be youngest born at UIHC

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 5, 2019

Twin sisters Kambry and Keeley Ewoldt came into the world four months early, and officials believe they are the youngest twins to be born at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Jade and...