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IDT quality control specialists Austin Kraff (background) and Jacob Draghicchio (foreground) load QC samples onto a Capillary Electrophoresis instrument to assess product purity.

IDT expands CRISPR portfolio to accelerate safe, personalized gene therapies

On the heels of its role in a historic medical milestone, Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the expansion of its end-to-end CRISPR portfolio to support faster development of gene-editing therapies. The company’s enhanced tools and services played a key…

UI awarded $49.4M in arbitration over faulty hospital windows

The University of Iowa has been awarded $49.4 million in damages by an arbitration panel…

Stead Family Children’s Hospital connects to John Pappajohn Pavillion in March 2023. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.

UI Health Care to open new clinic in Urbandale, consolidating specialty services

University of Iowa Health Care will open a new clinic in Urbandale on Sept. 9,…

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His Hands Free Clinic to unveil donor wall, welcome new executive director at June 27 open house

His Hands Free Clinic will host an open house on Friday, June 27, at 1…

Cathy D’mello His Hands Free Clinic

Businesses, organizations file lawsuit challenging new Iowa pharmacy regulations

A group of several businesses and organizations filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the new Iowa…

Photo by Artem Podrez Iowa pharmacy

Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care opens new Cedar Rapids clinic

Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care has opened a new medical clinic in Cedar Rapids, expanding its…

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UI commits $15M in P3 funds to advance cancer care, renovations in FY 2026

The University of Iowa will invest up to $15 million in public-private partnership (P3) funding…

UI Health Care chargemaster rates to increase beginning July 1

In addition to grocery store and building material costs, consumers – or in this case,…

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Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower

At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of…

Steindler Surgery Center receives dual accreditation status from AAAHC

Steindler Surgery Center (SSC) in North Liberty has achieved dual accreditation status from the Accreditation…

Steindler Orthopedics exterior

UI Health Care expands robotic surgery capabilities with da Vinci surgical system additions

University of Iowa Health Care has doubled its robotic surgery capacity with the addition of…

One of three, new da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical systems the University of Iowa Health Care is implementing. The university estimates this will double its capacity for robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures.

GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday

CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson…

North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman prepares to cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of City Hall.

New state grant aims to boost health care workforce

A new health care grant aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce across Iowa was announced…

A nurse looks over her notes.

Meth-Wick Community recognized for post-acute stroke care achievement

The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, has received…

The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community

UI Health Care first in Iowa to offer new treatment option for coronary artery disease

University of Iowa Health Care has become the first in Iowa to offer drug-coated balloon…

UI Health Care interventional cardiology team after performing the first drug-coated balloon therapy procedure in Iowa.

5SeasonsFit Wellness Week launches June 22 in downtown Cedar Rapids

A new wellness initiative, 5SeasonsFit, will debut in downtown Cedar Rapids from June 22-28, offering…

5SeasonsFIt Cedar Rapids