When he’s on the job, Damian Simcox is almost always on the go. As director of facilities for University of Iowa athletics, he ensures that Continue reading…
Cleft lip and palate: Difficult journey ends well
Audrey Strike is an attractive 19-year-old sophomore at Drake University in Des Moines. She’s studying pharmacy Continue reading…
‘Share a spare!’ links two loving sisters
There are all kinds of generous givers in life. Some devote their lives to worthy causes. Some selflessly share their hard-earned resources. Continue reading…
Removing colon polyps by robot
Joyce Vermace almost put off having her first colonoscopy screening for too long. “I was 62 and had blood in Continue reading…
Gifting for the future
Maeghan MacDougall didn’t think twice when University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics obstetrician Mark Santillan, MD, asked if she would Continue reading…
Lye poisoning: one girl’s story of survival
At age 6, Blessing Groothuis stands somewhere in the middle of her brood of siblings – 14 children ages 1 to 15. Together they’re a mix Continue reading…
Erasing Katie’s birthmark
Katie Hodgson is a happy, outgoing baby with red hair and a delightful smile. At birth, her parents noticed a small, pink mark on the Continue reading…
