This list is not a comprehensive list of all UI Health Care retirements. People on this list have notified UI Health Care Human Resources of their retirement, and they have given approval to be listed here. In order by retirement date.
| Name | Job Title | Department |
Years with UI Health Care
|
Retirement Date | What is something you will always remember about working at UI Health Care? |
| Panther, Norma | Clerk III | Radiation Oncology | 30 | 9/30/2020 | “My years at the university have primarily been spent with patient scheduling in various areas. I was a scheduler in the Holden Comprehensive Clinical Cancer Center for approximately 13 years prior to moving to Radiation Oncology reception/scheduling. This position was very rewarding, working with cancer patients and their families. With the patients having multiple visits over the duration of their treatment, one really becomes acquainted with the patient and their family members. The University has been a wonderful employer and I will miss many of those I have come in contact with over the years, both co-workers and patients.” |
| Ganschow, Nancy | Staff Nurse | Ophthalmology | 43 | 9/30/2020 | “That I work for one of the best Eye Departments in the world even thought we treat people like we are a small town. Patients are like family.” |
| Holz, Lois | Nurse Clinician | Nursing | 42 | 9/10/2020 | “Something I will always remember: the look of trust and hope from my patients. What an honor!” |
| Sass, Deb | Senior Imaging Technologist | Radiology | 42 | 9/2/2020 | “Thinking back of all the students, staff techs, staff docs, and residents, I have worked with. They have been from all over the U.S. and the world.” |
| Millice, Nancy | Educational Consultant | Rehab Therapies/Psychiatry | 32 | 8/31/2020 | “I will always remember the people I worked with and I loved helping the children, adolescents, and young people with their educational needs while in the hospital and also doing evaluations to help them be successful in school at all levels.” |
| Rhomberg, Ann | Research Nurse | ICTS | 30 | 8/20/20 | |
| Hartley, Lori | Instructional Service Specialist | EMSLRC | 35 | 8/11/2020 | “I particularly enjoyed educating the different disciplines of healthcare and watching them come together to work as a team. The interprofessional collaboration we have at UIHC is one of the best things about working here. The growth and learning opportunities that have come my way at UIHC are invaluable. I will always be grateful! I wish all the faculty and staff the best of luck in the future and thank you for allowing me the privilege of being a part of the UIHC family.” |
| Miller, Rae | Program Manager | Division of Child and Community Health | 12 | 8/10/2020 | “Dedicated commitment to children who have special needs and their families.” |
| Matthews, Grace | Nurse Practice Leader | Nursing-MSS | 39+ | 8/3/2020 | “As an academic medial center, I have had the privilege of learning from, working with, teaching and caring for a variety of people. I will treasure every memory I have and appreciate the privilege of working here for so many years.” |
| Mielnik, William R. | Assoc Dir, E&A Project Mgmt | Capital Management | 14 | 8/3/2020 | “My job afforded me the opportunity to interact with many different people across the UIHC enterprise; from many different departments; with many diverse backgrounds, training and experience. It never failed to amaze me just how bright, talented, and dedicated our staff are. I am proud to have been a part of UIHC these many years and am very humbled when I think of the caliber of people I had contact with every day of my career here. I only hope that in some small way I was able to contribute to the UIHC mission and its success. After all, “If we don’t do it … who will?” |
| Schebler, Therese | Clerk | Ophthalmology | 37 | 8/3/2020 | “When I first started at UIHC, the size of the hospital was very daunting. As the years passed, I formed friendships in my department and others. Even though the hospital continued to grow, it felt more like a united community than a huge overwhelming institution.” |
| Yorek, Gloria | Secretary III | Orthopedics | 29 | 7/31/2020 | “What I remember most are the number of friends I have made at UIHC, spanning the entire hospital, not just Orthopedics. The camaraderie of co-workers while working “clinic days” in Orthopedics. So many changes over the years, always learning something new it seems.” |
| Davis, Cam | Clinical Pharmacist | Pharmaceutical Care | 25 | 7/10/2020 | “I have greatly enjoyed working with all of the pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff over the past 25 years. It has been very rewarding working on PICU the past 15 years and being able to work in the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.” |
| Abernathy, Glenn | Physician | Family Medicine | 13 | 7/2/2020 | |
| Clark, Charles R. | Orthopedic Surgeon, Professor | Orthopedic Surgery | 40 | 6/30/2020 | “All of the wonderful people with whom I’ve cared for and with whom I’ve worked with. You are the best!!!” |
| Alward, Wallace | Professor | Ophthalmology | 33 | 6/30/2020 | “I feel indescribably lucky to have had my ideal job for the last 33 years. I get to take care of the nicest patients, work with outstanding colleagues on important glaucoma research, and teach brilliant and motivated residents and fellows. I cannot imagine a better career or a better place to work.” |
| Amos, James J. | Clinical professor, psychiatry | Psychiatry | 24 | 6/30/2020 | “I treasure the memories of teaching the next generation of health care professionals including medical students, residents, and all others who care for our patients. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve.” |
| Temple, Scott | Clinical psychologist/clinical professor | Psychiatry and Medicine | 20 | 6/30/2020 | “Opportunities to work with some of the best people in my 40-year career as a psychologist. I will cherish the memories of all the colleagues I worked along side of, trained, learned from, did research with, and developed a program or two with.” |
| Pollock, Vicky | Secretary III | Ophthalmology | 28.5 | 6/26/2020 | “My starting date was Friday, November 1, 1991 – the date of the shooting on university side. My co-workers wondered if I’d feel safe in returning. I did and always have. I have been blessed and privileged to work with great people and a great department. I will treasure all the experiences, learning opportunities and growth challenges I’ve had with this exceptional location. “ |
| Bauer, Brian | Engineering coordinator | Radiology | 33 | 6/8/2020 | |
| Sherman, Jaime | Clinical documentation improvement quality oversight specialist | Clinical Documentation Improvement | 36.5 | 6/4/2020 | “My career at UIHC has been a challenging, rewarding and growing experience. I will always remember taking care of the first HIV patient in 1983 and now retiring with the COVID-19 experience in 2020. Working in SNICU, Burn Unit and Clinical Documentation Improvement has given me a well rounded career. Thank you to all I have worked with throughout the years, it has been quite the adventure.” |
| Sheetz, Jeanne | RN | CWS | 29 | 6/2/2020 | “I will always remember all of my team members over the years in Peds Endo/Diabetes! I could never have asked for a smarter or nicer group of people to work with!” |
| Herlein, Sharon | Senior certified pharmacy technician | Ambulatory Care Pharmacy | 41 | 6/1/2020 | “Meeting so many people from all over the world. Everyone has their own unique story as to why and how they arrived at the University of Iowa. Also, witnessing the advancement of technology in the workplace. We have come a long way in 40 years.” |
| Clancy, Mary Copper | Senior compliance specialist | Joint Office for Compliance | 17.5 off and on | 6/1/2020 | “What jumps out to me as something that I will always remember is the passion that health care providers, workers and researchers, have for their work, whether it is direct patient care, support services, research or teaching–it has always been inspiring to me. I have worked here in different capacities that include nursing, social work, patient relations and now compliance. The commitment and dedication of UI Health Care workers that I have crossed paths with in my various roles, has made me proud to work for this institution.” |
| Davis, Lonny | Engineering tech | Maintenance and Engineering | 31 | 4/10/2020 | |
| Christiansen, Judy | Nursing assistant | CWS Stead 10 | 17 | 4/7/2020 | “How nice everyone is and all the friends I have made.” |
| Gould, Renee | Nursing practice leader | Nursing quality | 30+ | 4/6/2020 | “I have had the honor of working with some wonderful colleagues in both Nursing and other departments. I will miss everyone but I am looking forward to this next chapter in life.” |
| Artz, Tyler | Administrator | Radiology | 15 | 4/3/2020 | “Great clinical care, great research, great education, and the people with whom I worked the closest are the greatest. I will miss you all. Thanks for the memories!” |
| Hindman, Brad | Professor | Anesthesia | 32 | 4/3/2020 | “UI Health Care is a place where, if someone can help you, they will. I am grateful for thousands of wonderful colleagues.” |
| Sexton, Cathy | Clerk III | UIBHC | 43 | 4/3/2020 | “All the amazing providers, co-workers, and patients that I have had the opportunity to work with and get to know!” |
| Scherrer, Coleen | Clerk 3 | Guest Services | 33 | 4/1/2020 | “I have made so many friendships over the years that I will forever cherish!” |
| Schlote, Linda | Revenue cycle representative | Patient Financial Services, Commercial | 15 | 3/6/2020 | |
| Carter, Debra | Revenue cycle representative | Patient Financial Services | 24 | 3/2/2020 | “I worked with so many wonderful people every day that have dedicated their lives to caring for our patients. I also made many life long friends during my career at UIHC. I am very proud to have worked for a nationally ranked hospital.” |
words cannot express the feelings I have had working at uihc on mother baby. I have had so many wonderful patients to care for and my staff just wonderful. they all will stay in my heart always. everyone here from linen to dietary, bio, css, peds cardiology, doctors I have met so many great people and that I will cherish always. my bosses I thank you for this wonderful opportunity to work here. take care everyone and I promise to check in on you.:)
I started my nursing career in 1974 starting with nursing assistance as I was working on my Practical Nursing Degree. After graduating my first job was on the Otolaryngology on 2 Boyd Tower which was the only private rooms at that time. I learned so much and returned in 1998 working as an Occupational Health Nurse in Employee Health and finishing my nursing with Orthopedic Department. I have meet wonderful staff and learned much from my peers and physician. I will truly miss my peers and the patients I have worked with over the 18 1/2 years.
I have enjoyed working with the Ophthalmology department in Oculoplastics for 19 years – my staff physicians, fellows, residents, secretaries, techs, nurses, billers, schedulers, triage support staff, supervisors, front desk support staff, library support staff, administrative staff, and I could go on & on! I especially loved helping the patients feel like this big hospital really cared about them personally! It has been a very fulfilling career for me and I will miss all of you! Thank you for the last 19 years!