August 2009

Flu Shots
An influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection and its potentially severe complications.

August Is National Immunization Awareness Month
The state of Iowa requires specific immunizations at certain ages and intervals in order to enroll in school.

Glucose Monitoring in Diabetics
A study shows a possible new treatment to lessen complications in diabetic patients.

America's Best Hospitals 2009-10 report
UI Hospitals and Clinics ranked again among national elite.

Iowa's H1N1 Clinical Trial
UI Health Care researchers conduct an important study of the H1N1 influenza vaccine.

MD Muscle Repair
Researchers study whether a protein can help people with muscular dystrophy from muscle injury.

"Don't Smoke" Poster Available for Schools
The posters show organs that have been affected by cigarette smoke and the changes that cigarette smoke can make in the body.

Burn Treatment Golf Invitational
The Iowa Fire Sprinkler Contractors will host the 4th annual UI Hospitals and Clinics Burn Treatment Center Golf Invitational in August.

Cancer Risk
Cancer experts consider tanning beds and the ultraviolet radiation among the top cancer risks.

Volunteers Win Governor's Award
UI Hospitals and Clinics volunteer Kris Westphal for her contributions in support of the Memories Video program and Cherished Portraits for their portrait sessions received Governor's Awards.