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University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses the UI’s move to acquire Mercy Hospital of Iowa City and shares her thoughts on academic freedom, the independence of public universities and more.
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Iowa physician assistants who have practiced medicine for at least two years will no longer need to be supervised by a specific physician under a new law.
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Cancer in Iowa remains persistent, but fewer people are dying from it.
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Until recently, Dr. George Weiner served as the head of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa. He reflects on his career and 25 years of cancer research.
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The new owners want to resume 24-hour urgent care.
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The shortage has been going on since last fall, with no guaranteed relief in sight.
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Most Midwest states have a cap on the amount that juries can award in non-economic damages for medical malpractice cases. But some question whether caps help — or hurt — those seeking justice for medical errors.
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A new research study found people who received enhanced chaplain care experienced a clinically significant decline in anxiety and also reported greater spiritual well-being and satisfaction with spiritual care, compared to people who received usual care from a hospital chaplain.
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Challenges to books and curriculum have been featured in proposed laws over the last two legislative sessions at the Statehouse.
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One Midwest researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce stigma among medical professionals toward people with substance use disorders.