Johnson County Heart Walk
The American Heart Association Johnson County walk is Saturday, April 26 at Lower City Park in Iowa City. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Of all forms of child abuse, shaken baby syndrome is most common cause of death and long-term disability in infants and young children.
Volunteer Week
Our volunteers are just an amazing group of people. Every single one of them has the chance to improve the patientexperience here every day.
Sports Eye Safety
Specialists urge young athletes to wear protective eyewear when playing sports. Specific eyewear is available for just about all activities.
Hand Hygiene
Alcohol Awareness and the Prom Season
Parents should talk with their children regarding the issues of alcohol before the prom so there’s a clear understanding about the effects of alcohol and the problems it can cause.
Ignacio Ponseti, MD, biography – "Homage to Iowa"
Ponseti developed his non-surgical treatment of clubfeet more than half a century ago and it has been in the last 10 years that the impact of families with clubfoot children he corrected has been instrumental in stopping the often devastating operations.
Autism Awareness
Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life.
Stroke
While strokes are still the leading cause of disability in America and third in cause of death, as many as 80 percent of all strokes can be prevented.
National Donate Life Month
Medical miracles are provided by a family’s decision to save a life during their own tragedy. We thank and honor them during Donate Life Month.
Sexual Assault Awareness
National statistics show that one in four women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
