“I love being known by family medicine,” Katie Hoak says. “I love the continuity of care that they provide.” The Hoak family knows that family medicine really is care for the whole family. Read their story: spr.ly/6016b09Fo

Iowa has large gaps in obstetrical care. A team of UI Health Care physicians and nurses is working to address the issue, offering training at community hospitals and special programs for medical residents. spr.ly/6018bLIRs

Matt received a life-saving liver transplant at our hospital in 2019 and he shared his story this week during a flag-raising ceremony recognizing Donate Life Month. “I am at a loss for [words] to adequately express my thanks for my donor and donor family,” he says. #DonateLife

Our first-in-the-world accomplishments:
⭐Developed a new type of cochlear implant that provides improved word understanding and near-normal appreciation of music.
⭐Led research evaluating cochlear implants in children.
⭐Performed a robotic-assisted cochlear implant surgery.

Sending a huge shout-out to our amazing volunteers! 🎉🥳 UI Health Care volunteers donated more than 60,000 hours of their time in the last fiscal year, totaling an hourly equivalent of nearly $2 million! #NationalVolunteerWeek

Our dedicated researchers, clinicians, and educators continue to shape the future of orthopedic care. We’re proud to share that our team has been recognized among the top 1% of institutions for orthopedic research by @AvantGarde. spr.ly/6014bczom

We recently marked our 500th procedure using a tiny implanted device that helps catch blood clots before they leave the heart. The #Afib treatment effectively decreases the risk of stroke for those patients by 80%. spr.ly/6013bd9TJ

During his 50-year career, University of Iowa neurosurgeon Arnold Menezes, MD, has treated thousands of patients and has become the world’s foremost expert in the surgical treatment of the craniocervical junction—the area where the skull meets the spine. spr.ly/6016bRNko

Prepare for a career as a medical assistant with interactive laboratory time, observational experiences, and clinical hours through our Medical Assistant Hospital-Based Training Program.
Applications are open through June 3. spr.ly/6015bGk5H

SITUATION UPDATE (4:45 PM): The tornado warning for our area has expired. Continue to stay weather aware, as additional severe weather is possible through Wednesday. Our area remains under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. this evening.

4/16 4:45 PM CAMBUS is resuming service. We appreciate your patience as we work to get routes back on schedule. Use the Transit app for live bus locations.

Rotation near Iowa City has strengthened within a storm quickly moving northeast. Take cover ahead of this storm! #IAwx

HAWK ALERT: NWS has issued a tornado warning for Johnson County until 4:45pm. Seek immediate shelter. See emergency.uiowa.edu for further information.

The highly skilled experts at our Heart and Vascular Center have brought new treatments, expertise, and techniques to our patients, providing heart care Iowans can only find here. Find out what sets us apart: spr.ly/6010bB8Bp

Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer for both men and women in the U.S., and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Iowa. It’s also very treatable when caught early. Learn how lung cancer screening with our experts can be a real game-changer: spr.ly/6019wA6YR

Navigating pregnancy, labor, and childbirth can feel overwhelming, but our midwives are here to help. Get answers to your questions at our free Meet the Midwives webinar on April 24. Register today: spr.ly/6011wts4H

Visiting one of our health care facilities soon? We have returned to standard safety measures regarding visitors and face masks, due to a decline in respiratory infection rates. See the latest guidelines: spr.ly/6013wWY3Z

Hawks help Hawks: See how a nurse, a Hawkeye Football player, and an athletic trainer recently came to the aid of an injured volunteer. spr.ly/6014wYHZ8

Pictured here in the 1960s, the “Gothic Tower” has been an iconic part of our hospital’s foundation since it was completed in 1928. Although other larger medical buildings have since been built around it, the tower can still be clearly viewed if you stand in just the right spot.

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