January/February 2004, Volume 16, Number 5

In this issue:

• Magnet — UI Hospitals and Clinics achieves the prestigious Magnet designation by the American Nurse Credentialing Center
• From the Director — Magnet award starts off 2004 in the right direction
• Radiology steps up to the challenge — Radiology, one of the largest departments at UI Hospitals and Clinics
• Not the same old, same old — The flu season
• Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. — Innovations that have made a difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve and our work place
• NewsWorthy — Significant news events
• Closeup: Ronald Lauer, M.D. — At the heart of children's health
• All I wanna do is dance — ISU Dance Marathon 2004
• Nursing educators recognized — Reception honoring nominees and recipients of the Nursing Excellence in Clinical Education Award
• Looking good...it's the right thing to do for the people we serve — New hospital dress and appearance policy
• Above and Beyond — Recognizing people who demonstrate their commitment to excellence and service
• Milestones — Appointments, honors, retirements
• Snip 'n clip for patients — Fourth Floor Salon is available to all hospital staff and patients