October/November 2005, Volume 17, Number 5

In this issue:

• Hurricane Katrina — UI Hospitals and Clinics staff scrambled to answer the call for help
• From the Director — Staff, faculty, and volunteers reach out to those in need
• Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. — Innovations that have made a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our work place
• Supply chain management — It's Everyone's Responsibility
• IowaCare Assistance Center — UI Hospitals and Clinics office can assist with new IowaCare plan
• NewsWorthy — Significant news events
• Close-up: Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center — Separate Myth From Fact; Follow the Signs for the Best Cancer Care in Iowa
• Ronald McDonald House Celebrates 20th Anniversary
• Nursing News — New Clinical Resource Unit and Department Reorganization
• Renovated Pediatric Unit Open
• "Farm to Fork" food — Food and Nutrition Services sponsored food fair
• Lighting the night — Leukemia and Lymphoma Society annual fundraiser
• JCAHO Rally held
• CEO Award — Michelle Jackson and Jill Kordick
• Above and Beyond — Recognizing people who demonstrate their commitment to excellence and service
• Milestones — Appointments, honors, retirements
• UI Hospitals and Clinics: A Great Place to Work! — UI Worklife programs, OfficeMax discounts, and TIAA-CREF office in Coralville
• Todd leads Department of Anesthesia, Weigel heads Department of Surgery, and Hein among faculty and students recognized