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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

The fourth Vice President for Medical Affairs was announced on Zoom on Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022

Bradley Britigan discusses future of education at Medical Education Research Facility

Virginia Russell, News Reporter September 1, 2022

The fourth vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine Dean finalist Bradley Britigan focused on goals and missions for the University of Iowa during an open forum on Thursday. In...

Selwyn Rogers Jr. is the founding director of the trauma center at the University of Chicago Hospitals and is the Dr. James E. Bowman Jr. at the University of Chicago

UI announces Selwyn Rogers Jr. as third candidate for vice president of medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Virginia Russell, News Reporter August 28, 2022

Selwyn Rogers Jr. is the third finalist announced in the search for the next University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean. Current Carver College of...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Finalist for vice president of medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean Cristen Page emphasizes patient care

Virginia Russell, News Reporter August 25, 2022

Cristen Page, the second candidate finalist for the University of Iowa vice president of medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean, discussed past and present challenges, and opportunities...

Infographic by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

Johnson County health officials look to minimize monkeypox spread as cases remain low

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor August 21, 2022

Cases of monkeypox are still low in the state, but Johnson County health officials are aiming to inform residents about the risk of the disease and provide monkeypox virus tests. The disease —...

Sandra Wong was announced as the first candidate for the positions of vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Sunday.

UI announces Sandra Wong as first candidate for vice president for medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Kate Perez, News Editor August 21, 2022

Sandra Wong is the first finalist the University of Iowa announced for the next University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean.  The announcement comes...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved by FDA and CDC, with UI Health Care’s help

Meg Doster, News Editor July 20, 2022

The FDA and CDC have authorized a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, created by Novavax Inc., for people 18 and older. The new vaccine has comparable efficacy to the previous vaccines that were approved by the FDA...

Alexandra Frost observes empty shelves where baby formula normally sits at a grocery store in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. “The world should not be working like this,” Frost said.

Formula shortage prompts Iowa parents to explore alternative options

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 28, 2022

The nationwide baby formula shortage has caused Iowa families to find other ways to feed their babies. This crisis affected families all throughout the month of May, resulting in over 40 percent of...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UI Hospitals and Clinics rolls out vaccines for young children

Liam Halawith, News Reporter June 22, 2022

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced on Tuesday during a press conference that it will be opening slots for COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years after the CDC...

The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

UI sues contractors for defective windows in Children’s Hospital

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor June 10, 2022

The University of Iowa is suing the two contractors who developed and installed the windows in the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Kimberly Hunter, interim chief executive officer and chief nursing...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

UIHC joins study analyzing the immune response to fourth COVID-19 shot

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter May 5, 2022

University of Iowa Health Care is participating in a vaccine trial studying the immune responses of individuals shortly after they have received their second booster vaccine against COVID-19. The...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

New dialysis machine treats infants for kidney failure at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Anthony Neri, News Reporter May 3, 2022

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is introducing new dialysis technology to treat infants with kidney failure. The Cardio-Renal Pediatric Dialysis Emergency Machine, called...

Iowa City surgeon sued after child dies following adenoids surgery

Iowa City surgeon sued after child dies following adenoids surgery

Kate Perez and Cooper Worth, News Reporters May 2, 2022

An Iowa City parent is suing a surgeon after their 2-year-old died following a procedure to remove his adenoids. The otolaryngologist was assisted by a University of Iowa medical resident. On April...

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