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As part of the mission to tackle Iowa’s elevated cancer rates, UI Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood plan to join forces to create a comprehensive cancer care network. Mission will become part of UI Health Care and continue to provide patients with high-quality oncology care at more than 20 community locations across Iowa with the help of UI Health Care’s resources and National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.
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UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital — the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Iowa — has been listed among the nation’s best children’s hospitals for the 15th consecutive year, receiving rankings in nine specialties from U.S. News & World Report.
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The search committee for the next UI vice president for research is pleased to announce that two candidates will participate in campus visits this week and next week. Each candidate will participate in an open forum and meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership.
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Poet, educator, and writer Juan Felipe Herrera — who received a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop — was named a recipient of a 2024 MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “genius grant.” Herrera’s literary output, in both English and Spanish, crosses genres, spans five decades, and includes more than 30 books.
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It’s now easier than ever to get your mammogram. Simply walk into one of UI Health Care’s four convenient locations during the month of October — no appointment needed. A routine mammogram continues to be the best way to screen for breast cancer in women.
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The most recent advisory from the U.S. surgeon general is raising eyebrows: It warns of the hazards of parenting. The surgeon general cites a 2023 study indicating that 33% of parents report high levels of stress compared with 20% of nonparenting adults. Parenting can be incredibly meaningful and bring purpose to life, so what can parents do to curb stress? Here are some tips and resources.
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We already knew the Hawkeye Wave is one of the best traditions in college sports, but now it’s official. The Hawkeye Wave was voted the Best College Sports Tradition by fans across the country in a USA Today poll.
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The 18 members of the Big Ten Conference are participating in a blood donation competition through Dec. 6. The campaign aims to motivate members of campus communities to donate during one of the biggest blood shortages in a generation. Read more about the competition and make a plan to donate, such as at the UI DeGowin Blood Center.
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As you look for tickets to join the fun at Kinnick Stadium, be aware of potential ticket scams, especially on social media and instant messaging platforms. The UI Police Department has shared several tips to keep you and your money secure while purchasing tickets.
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Securing your online accounts with strong, unique passwords is more important than ever. Weak or reused passwords leave sensitive information vulnerable to hackers who can easily exploit it through phishing attacks or data breaches. Learn how tools like passphrases, password manager applications, and multifactor authentication can help.
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Acclaimed performer Renée Fleming will moderate a conversation with UI researchers and scholars at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Voxman Music Building as part of Hancher Auditorium’s Creative Matters lecture series. Fleming most recently released an anthology, Music and the Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, a collection of essays about the impacts of music and art on health and the human experience.
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