January/February 2002, Volume 14, Number 1

In this issue:

• Serving the World — UI Health Care faculty and staff serving Iowa and the world
• Meet Ann Madden Rice
• Searches under way — Search committees formed for UI Hospitals and Clinics director/CEO and College of Medicine dean
• Complementary and alternative medicine — Internal Medicine offers a guidance service to patients exploring non-traditional health care options
• Revving up for the new work year — Effective ways to motivate staff
• NewsWorthy — Significant news events
• Journey of a lifelong learner — Close up: George Bergus, M.D.
• Web site redo is good for business — UI Health Care web site redesign results in significant hit increase
• Evidence-based practice internship — Nursing staff learns about evidence-based research projects through a new practice internship
• Cherished memories — Volunteer, Kris Westphal, creates memory videos for families of patients with life-threatening illnesses
• Alford makes a special appearance — Sam Alford shares a holiday story with patients from the University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• Bonding Request Moves to Legislature — UI Hospitals and Clinics and Iowa's Board of Regents seeks approval to sell $100 million in revenue bonds
• Above and Beyond — Recognizing people who demonstrate their commitment to excellence and service
• Milestones — Appointments, honors, retirements