UI Community HomeCare is a full-service medical equipment and infusion services provider serving the people of Iowa and the surrounding states. As an affiliate of University of Iowa Health Care, UI Community HomeCare will provide the appropriate therapy or aid at home for as long as necessary.

Our Staff Includes

Through our partnership with Apria Healthcare, we can provide respiratory services and durable medical equipment; allowing us to offer unique programs including:

• highly trained respiratory therapists
• clinical support technicians
• insurance specialist
• 24 hour service, 7 days a week (Respiratory Services)

We provide respiratory services, infusion therapies, and durable medical equipment. Our partnership with Apria Healthcare, our durable medical equipment supplier, allows us to expand our services and offer unique programs including:

• Travel with oxygen
• Education and training of patient and caregiver
• Compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and Medicare regulations
• 24-hour service, seven days a week

Convenience

UI Community HomeCare will deliver equipment, free of charge, and provide professional instructions for its use. Insurance covers a majority of the services and medical equipment.

Respiratory Services

If you have respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, or chronic bronchitis, we can offer assistance at home or while traveling.

Oxygen Systems

• Oxygen concentrators
• Cylinder oxygen
• Liquid oxygen and conserving devices
• Unlimited portable tanks

Respiratory Medications

• Nebulizers

UI Community HomeCare provides direct billing for nebulized medications, including Medicare.

Pari-neb: a fast-delivery, minimum-wastage system, especially efficient for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis

Pari-vortex: metered dose inhaler: Holding chambers in infant, child and adult sizes

Other High-Tech Respiratory Aids

• Ventilators
• Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV)
• Suction machines
• Apnea monitors

If you have a sleep disorder we can provide:

• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
• Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)

Comprehensive Durable Medical Equipment

If you have mobility problems such as joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, fractures of the limbs, we can be of assistance by offering:

• Canes and walkers
• Wheelchairs
• Support surfaces
• Hospital beds
• Bedside commodes
• Silver ring splints

Compression Garments

Supplier of Juzzo (R) compression garments. Stock and custom sizes available.

• Compression sleeves
• Gauntlets
• Knee and thigh-high stockings
• Accessories to support Juzzo (R) products

Activity of Daily Living Aides

• Bath sponges
• Sock aides
• Reachers
• Over-the-door pulleys
• Elevated toilet seats
• Transfer boards
• Gait belts