Lilah Henry, 3, daughter of Andrea and Joe Henry of DeWitt, Iowa, has been selected as the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital honorary Kid Captain for the Iowa Hawkeyes-Northwestern Wildcats football game Nov. 13. As an honorary Kid Captain for the away game, Lilah will receive a commemorative Hawkeye jersey, and her story will...
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IOWA CITY – A new study using a pig model of cystic fibrosis (CF) suggests that low levels of a growth promoting hormone at or before birth may contribute to growth defects in patients with CF. The study, led by University of Iowa researchers and published online the week of Nov. 8 in the...
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There’s help available for smokers looking to kick the habit and – it’s free. St. Luke’s Hospital, Area Substance Abuse Council, Breathe Easy Coalition and American Cancer society are sponsoring a community health fair as part of the Great American Smokeout. Planned activities for Breathe Healthy, Live Happy; A Great American Smokeout Event include:...
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The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa announced today that it received a $50,000 award from The Abbott Fund to develop a national model for internships based on the laboratory’s current student program. “The Abbott Fund and the State Hygienic Lab share a commitment to increasing opportunities for students in laboratory science,”...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – Mercy Medical Center is offering a new approach to cardiac catheterization that could shorten recovery time for patients.  The new surgical technique uses a transradial approach, meaning doctors access the patient’s artery through the wrist rather than the groin.  With this approach patients can often shorten their hospital stay and return...
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St. Luke’s Hospital today was named a LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project award recipient. The project, created by LIVESTRONG, the organization founded by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong to serve people affected by cancer and empower them to take action, will bring proven cancer support programs to 55 communities across the United States....
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With the passage of smoke-free laws and no-smoking policies, it comes as no surprise that tobacco manufacturers have developed new forms of smokeless and spitless tobacco products. While the new products may not be widely distributed yet in Iowa, it may be a matter of time before the new products are found at nearly...
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TriYoga of Cedar Rapids presents Dr. Miguel Rivera speaking on “Alzheimer’s Disease: A Sign of Our Times”. Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death in the United States; Dr. Rivera will present insights from his own research and work on medication, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that affect the development of the disease. The...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – St. Luke’s Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). St. Luke’s was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help...
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