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State Hygienic Laboratory set to expand with CDC grant

The University of Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory is set to expand before July 2023, after two years of responding to COVID-19. The state Board of Regents approved the expansion at its Jan. 12 meeting. Rod Lehnertz, UI senior vice president for finance and operations, said at the meeting that the Centers for Disease Control and

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New research center at the UI to help aid in climate resilience

WEBThe University of Iowa’s College of Public Health received a $6 million grant to fund a new research center and aid in climate adaptation planning, or how to adjust to …

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Civil Mental Health Court in Johnson County finds success in first …

WEBThe program works with the Iowa City Shelter House and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to help provide a broader range of resources, other than …

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UI breaks ground on new Health Sciences Academic building

WEBUndeterred by frigid temperatures and gusty winds, roughly 100 faculty, staff, students, and construction workers gathered to watch the groundbreaking of the …

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Exploring the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health and Depression

WEBWith nearly one in five adults in the U.S. living with a mental illness, the stigma surrounding mental health and depression remains a significant barrier to seeking help. …

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Mercy Iowa City begins new chapter as UI Health Care’s …

WEBAfter months of bankruptcy hearings, biddings, and uncertainty toward the future of Mercy Iowa City, signage crews unveiled the hospital’s new look on …

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UI leads in neonatal hemodynamics for continued precision care of

WEBNeonatal hemodynamics is the study of how healthy the cardiovascular system is in newborns and infants. UI Health Care’s program in the field — a one-year …

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UI researchers identify benefits of telehealth services in …

WEBSome rural K-12 schools in Iowa look to telehealth access to provide health care for its students, but access to it is slim. University of Iowa researchers conducted a …

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UI seeks regent approval for Bachelor of Arts in Counseling and

WEBThe Iowa Board of Regents recommended approval Wednesday for the University of Iowa to offer a new Bachelor of Arts in Counseling and Behavioral Health …

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UI to add bachelor’s degree of administration in entrepreneurship

WEBThe University of Iowa will offer two new programs for students in August. The Iowa Board of Regents approved the UI’s request to create a bachelor’s degree of …

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A deeper look into Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ proposed mental health …

WEBWith a shortage of providers and a lack of access to inpatient psychiatric care in the state, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed combining Iowa’s mental …

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Iowa City mental health, substance use center offers a safe haven …

WEBIn its first year, the GuideLink Center has served over 1,200 Iowa City residents struggling with mental health and substance use. GuideLink Center Executive …

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Nationwide search begins for new chief operating officer of UI …

WEBUI Health Care launched a search for a new chief operating officer Tuesday after current COO Emily Blomberg announced her departure. Blomberg was appointed …

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Board of Regents approve construction of new UIHC hospital in …

WEBThe state Board of Regents approved a $395 million plan for a new University of Iowa hospital in North Liberty. The building will have both a hospital and academic …

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Opinion Four-day school week would improve mental health for …

WEBOne study by the RAND Corporation published in 2021 presented the benefits for both mental health and learning experience with a four day school week …

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Opinion We need to address stigmas around men’s mental health

WEBSome of the most prominent contributors to the men’s mental health crisis are the traditional standards of masculinity. According to a study by Benita N. Chatmon, …

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UIHC to rename Mercy Iowa City, rebrand in 2024

WEBThe rebrand was announced in a press release from UIHC covering updates to the brand identity and logos for the entity, with changes to be rolled out in 2024. Once …

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UI Scanlan Center conducts mental health and well-being study

WEBThe Scanlan Center directed a study looking at perceptions of student mental health and well-being in Iowa’s community colleges. Barry Schreier, director of …

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UI Health Care to assume operations at Mercy IC Jan. 31

WEBMercy Iowa City will transition to the University of Iowa Health Care on Jan. 31, according to an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday morning. Mercy and …

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Johnson County Public Health reports health code violations at …

WEBJohnson County Public Health completed its routine inspection of local restaurants and other food establishments, compiling 74 violations in 14 locations in …

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UIHC North Liberty hospital proposal gets greenlight from state …

WEBUIHC North Liberty hospital proposal gets greenlight from state board. The $230 million dollar proposal was granted a certificate of need from the State Health …

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Iowa lawmakers advance bill expanding over-the-counter birth …

WEBA panel of Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would allow the legal sale of over-the-counter birth control. The bill, House Study Bill 642, was …

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