Watch infectious disease specialist, Patricia Winokur, MD, discuss progress on finding a vaccine for COVID-19 and how the clinical trials at UI Health Care are going.
It’s nearly time to flip on the TV and watch the Iowa Hawkeyes battle it out on the football field. But as the buzz of excitement grows, it’s important to remember that COVID-19 has no allegiance.
Autumn means cooler weather, the crunch of leaves, and some spooky Halloween fun. But with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, it can be hard to know how you can have the traditional seasonal fun while still staying safe.
Timing is everything, at least it is when it comes to receiving your annual flu vaccination. Getting vaccinated too early in the season may mean reduced protection against the flu later in the season. Getting vaccinated too late may mean you won’t be covered during peak times.
When Marika Klesic was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, she felt confident being treated by her employer, UI Hospitals & Clinics. When Klesic received incredible care from a nurse, she was grateful.
Recognizing the emotional toll that often accompanies a hospital visit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse Kayla Piplani, BSN, RN, strives to offer a little reprieve for her patients and their families.
Twenty-five years ago, Shannon Jensen knew she wanted to be in the medical profession and get started right away. A friend encouraged her to become a certified medical assistant (CMA) and she’s loved the job ever since.
University of Iowa Health Care otolaryngologist Bruce Gantz, MD, has performed the first three robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertions in the world using an investigational surgical tool currently in clinical evaluation at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic impact our flu season? We spoke with hospital epidemiologist Jorge Salinas, MD, to learn more about what we can expect from this year’s flu season.
