Extraordinary families and their premature babies defy medical odds, setting world records for the earliest and smallest ...

Medical waste — or infectious waste as it’s referred to in Iowa code — can range from items like blood soaked bandages to used needles. Pathological waste is a type of infectious waste. This term ...

After a government shutdown-delay, thousands of UnityPoint nurses are voting on whether to join the Teamsters union, with ...

These 10 delightful communities offer relaxation and simple pleasures! Fairfield mixes small-town Iowa warmth with a dash of worldly sophistication. The Maharishi International University brings ...

As Congress intensifies negotiations over whether to extend the Affordable Care Act's temporary enhanced premium tax credits, Iowa's congressional delegation remains largely skeptical— with most ...

Tech healthcare enabler but costly, University of Iowa Health Care balances digital innovation with financial discipline to improve rural patient access.

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, ...

A rare and life-threatening kidney disease in children finally has an effective therapy, thanks in large part to pioneering ...

While U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn has expressed support for a bipartisan deal to extend federal health care subsidies under the ...

A rare and life-threatening kidney disease in children finally has an effective therapy, thanks in large part to pioneering ...

The University of Iowa Health Care will pay $4.16 million to settle a lawsuit after a patient suffered a brain injury in the ...

Exceeding expectations in some patient categories — like those needing emergency care or to be admitted overnight — ...