March/April 2006, Volume 18, Number 1

In this issue:

• Think "LEAN" — Sabi Singh, director of Operational Improvement leads kaizen events
• From the Director — Spirit of improvement grips hospital staff and faculty
• Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. — Innovations that have made a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our work place
• 2004-05 Notable service statistics
• Year of Public Engagement recognized Milk Bank
• The Iowa Difference: Strategic Plan Update
• NewsWorthy — Significant news events
• Closeup: Heart and Hands Award Winners — Faculty and staff give their time and talent to help others in their communities
• Cancer Information Service celebrates success — 20 years of providing information about cancer
• Too old to boogie? No way! — 12th annual UI Dance Marathon
• Genesis and University of Iowa Children's Hospital partner for patient care
• What do you think? — Staff surveys
• Are you ready for the "No Smoking" policy? — UI to become a smoke-free campus on July 1, 2006
• Above and Beyond — Recognizing people who demonstrate their commitment to excellence and service
• Vendor Fair draws a crowd — 1st annual Vendor Fair was held in January
• Milestones — Appointments, honors, retirements