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Summer’s full of fun seasons — baseball, biking, camping. But it’s also tick season. Protect yourself by taking precautions against tick bites.
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Crystal Christensen, BSN, RN, CCRN, provided compassionate care and comfort to a patient and family during one of life's most difficult moments. Her kindness, empathy, and dedication made a lasting impact and earned her a DAISY Award. 🌼 Read the story: uihc.pulse.ly/efdhg5lgjn
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When hip pain threatened North Dakota wrestler Keisha Tomac’s season, her family traveled 700 miles to seek answers. Thanks to hip preservation surgery at our North Liberty campus with orthopedic surgeons Robert Westermann, MD, and Michael Willey, MD, Keisha made it back to the mat for her senior season. uihc.pulse.ly/xcguci3ysj
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Starting July 5, all of our Quick Care and Urgent Care locations will offer consistent hours seven days a week. Our new hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., making it easier for our patients to know when and where they can access care. Patients can still reserve a place in line by using our “On My Way” tool: uihc.pulse.ly/tyr7oasvui
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A little campus sunshine for your feed. ☀️
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Amy Stanford, MD, shares how neonatal hemodynamics is advancing care for extremely premature infants at @UIchildrens From improving blood flow assessment to reducing severe complications, our experts are helping lead the future of NICU care. Read the Q&A: medicineiowa.pulse.ly/wcb8a4…
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🚨Parking alert! Parking Ramp 3 will be closed from 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 3 a.m. Monday, June 8, for maintenance. All vehicles must be removed from the ramp by 6 p.m. Friday or they will be towed. More information: uiowa.pulse.ly/kmntolqpkx
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Angie Gaul, BSN, RN, received a DAISY Award for going above and beyond to help create lasting memories for a patient’s family in the SNICU. Her compassion and support helped bring comfort, peace, and connection during an incredibly difficult time. 💛 Read the story: uihc.pulse.ly/fsdr39zbx1
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Our “Gothic Tower” has been an iconic part of our university campus since its completion in 1928. While larger medical buildings now surround it, the tower can still be clearly seen if you know just where to stand. 👀
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The Orthopedic Injury Walk-In Clinic at our North Liberty campus has the comprehensive care you need for your sports injury. Our specialists treat acute orthopedic injuries without the need for an appointment. uihc.pulse.ly/1isymmzi4v
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Taking emergency care access to new heights in the Quad Cities. 🚁 AirCare’s new permanent helipad in Davenport strengthens its ability to serve patients in critical need across the region, from trauma victims to newborns to patients with time-sensitive or complex conditions. @AirMethodsCorp uihealthcare.pulse.ly/ojio39…
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These geese found the best bird’s-eye view of our Iowa River Landing clinics. 👀
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Jeffery’s family almost lost him in 2013 to septic shock. He eventually recovered but the damage to his kidneys was severe. Now, through robotics and a kidney donation from his wife, he's back to adventuring with his family. Learn more: uihc.pulse.ly/qkxuvxwxb0
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Brittany Wetjen, BSN, RN, OCN, was recognized with a DAISY Award for her patient advocacy. When a language barrier left a patient in severe pain, she worked with the care team to uncover their needs and adjust treatment, restoring comfort, dignity, and voice. 💛 Read her story: uihc.pulse.ly/iqtpuzl7ww
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You could benefit from Afib ablation earlier than you think. New evidence suggests earlier treatment may lower long-term risks like stroke and heart failure. uihc.pulse.ly/pu8sucrgkk
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For two decades, our Code Stroke system has assisted hospitals, emergency departments, and EMS teams allowing them to act quickly and efficiently — two crucial aspects in stroke care. Learn more about how the system has evolved: uihc.pulse.ly/mdvvvtzpfr
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After hip pain kept North Dakota high school wrestler Keisha Tomac from competing at her best, her family traveled 700 miles to get answers from our experts. With the help of orthopedic surgeons Robert Westermann, MD, and Michael Willey, MD, Keisha underwent hip preservation surgery at our North Liberty campus — and made it back to the mat for her senior season. uihc.pulse.ly/8ift48c0xk
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Language didn’t just appear overnight. New research suggests key genetic roots of human language predate modern humans, before the Neanderthal split, with small genomic regions playing a major role in language ability. uiowa.pulse.ly/2cy4jvonxz
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UI Health Care 🤝 NL Fire Department Watch as firefighters conduct rope rescue training on the side of our North Liberty medical center. We're happy to be there for those keeping our community safe!
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