| Team Iowa Dance Marathon Totals | 
This school year, our 16 collegiate Dance Marathon programs across Eastern Iowa raised a grand total of $1,952,234.26 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through their year-round fundraising effort! We are so fortunate to have such a robust community of collegiate student leaders who continue to lead Dance Marathon to new heights and milestones. In fact, since Dance Marathon started here in Iowa 30 years ago, they’ve collectively surpassed $50 million in fundraising for our hospital! Here are all the collegiate Dance Marathon programs who have contributed to this milestone:
- University of Iowa Dance Marathon – Iowa City (30 years)
- Iowa State University – Ames (27 years)
- Augustana College – Rock Island, IL (21 years)
- Loras College – Dubuque (19 years)
- Wartburg College – Waverly (16 years)
- Coe College – Cedar Rapids (14 years)
- Kirkwood Community College – Cedar Rapids (14 years)
- Mount Mercy University – Cedar Rapids (14 years)
- University of Northern Iowa – Cedar Falls (13 years)
- St. Ambrose University – Davenport (13 years)
- Central College – Pella (12 years)
- Luther College – Decorah (11 years)
- Grand View University – Des Moines (9 years)
- Simpson College – Indianola (9 years)
- Clarke University – Dubuque (9 years)
- Drake University – Des Moines (8 years)
- Upper Iowa University – Fayette (3 years)
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of Dance Marathon throughout these past three decades and helped make this achievement possible. We can’t thank you enough for showing such dedication and compassion for our kiddos and their families. Because of you and your efforts, their lives have been changed for the better. We can’t wait to see all of the amazing things Dance Marathon continues to achieve in the next 30 years.
Have you been involved in Dance Marathon with one of these programs? Share your story with us! Let us know how Dance Marathon has impacted your life and feel free to include any photos from when you were involved. These can be sent to Tyler Adams at Tyler.Adams@foriowa.org. | | | | Welcome to the Team! Seth Borrowman begins as a Research Assistant in the division of Medical Genetics and Genomics today, June 12.
Stephanie Power will begin as a Senior Imaging Tech in the division of Pediatric Cardiology on June 19.
June Milestone Anniversaries
Congratulations to everyone celebrating milestone anniversaries this month!
Patrick McNamara, MD, BCH, BAO, DCH, MSc (Paeds), MRCP, MRCPCH is celebrating 5 years on June 1.
Jennifer Bartlett, PhD is celebrating 10 years on June 3.
Michelle Hanna is celebrating 30 years on June 7.
Mark Hart is celebrating 30 years on June 14.
Scott Fedler is celebrating 20 years on June 19. | | | Policy Changes Impacting P&S Staff Effective July 1, 2023, there are several key changes to Professional and Scientific staff (P&S) policy.
This P&S Policy Change summary contains specific information to the changes.
These changes have been developed in consultation with UI Staff Council and were vetted through the shared governance process. The updates considered peer benchmarking with Big Ten institutions and will simplify policy and procedures across multiple P&S employee groups.
Please direct any questions to your HR representative or supervisor.
Dr. Jonathan Klein Retires
Join us in celebrating the legendary career of Dr. Jon Klein!
CORRECTION: This event was originally shared as happening on June 20. Please note, the correct date is Friday, June 30.
WHEN: Friday, June 30, 2023 | 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Level 12 Press Box | UI Stead Family Children's Hospital | | | | Inclusive Leadership Award Recipients This year's Inclusive Leadership Award recipients are recognized for their commitment to inclusion and belonging through their clinical care practices, mentorship, and leadership contributions. The recipients - which include a faculty member, group, and trainee - were announced June 1, 2023 at the Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa Conference. This year's faculty award was presented to Joyce Goins-Fernandez, PhD. Congratulations!
Patient Comments from the Pediatric Specialty Clinic
"Dr. Awelewa is one of the kindest doctors and someone who listens when a patient is speaking. She was quick to ensure I had results with a plan of action for my vitamin and mineral deficiency. She is amazing." - patient of Temitope Awelewa, MBChB, MPH, FAAP, IBCLC
"Julie listens to our needs. Would recommend her to anyone dealing with Type 1 diabetes." - patient of Julie Osterhaus, ARNP, CPNP
| | | Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards 2023 On behalf of the Clinical Teaching Collaborative, we are delighted to announce the 13 recipients of the 4th Annual Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards. Nominations were received for a total of 47 resident and fellow physicians, with nominations coming from medical students, peer residents/fellows and faculty.
Congratulations to the Pediatric Nominees!
- Mohamed Al Kanjo, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
- Yahya Almodallal, Pediatrics Residency
- Collin Foster, Pediatrics Residency
- Michael Grassi, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
- Benjamin Palmer, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
- Ashley Preston, Pediatrics Residency
| | | | Professional Appearance Policy Reminder Professional appearance should reflect policy, whatever the season. Did you know that patients often associate professional attire with honesty, knowledge, and better care? That's why it's important to remember that our patients and the community look to you as a representation of our organization and first impressions matter.
Visit The Loop for some reminders about professional dress when you're at work.
Bicycles on Campus
University of Iowa and the surrounding communities offer many bicycle amenities including repair stations, covered parking, dedicated bike lanes, and trail systems. For more information on bicycle parking, security, and infrastructure, visit the links below:
Dare to Discover Nominations
Now is the time to nominate a University of Iowa undergraduate, grad student, or postdoctoral researcher for the next Dare to Discover downtown banner campaign. Nominations can be submitted via this form until Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
| | | Save the Date! Pediatric Resident QI Symposium The Pediatric Resident QI Symposium features presentations of resident QI projects and a poster session. Faculty and trainees are encouraged to attend to listen to the great improvement work done by our residents. This symposium will be presented in conjunction with Pediatric Grand Rounds.
WHEN: Friday, June 23, 2023 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2415 JCP or Zoom
- Meeting ID: 951 4015 1238 | Passcode: 603665
Iowa City Pride Fest Parade and Unity March
Join the UI Health Care float at the Iowa City Pride Fest and Unity March on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in downtown Iowa City from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
UI Health Care faculty, staff, students, and volunteers who would like to participate can sign up online. UI Health Care parade marchers will meet at College Green Park at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17. More details to follow for those who sign up.
The route for the march and the full schedule for the Iowa City Pride Festival is available at iowacitypride.org. | | | | liveWELL Training - Juggling it All: Health Coaching for Busy Families Juggling work and family life can be overwhelming and our own needs can too easily be put on the back burner. Attend this three-part Zoom series to identify quick wins for self-care and emotional well-being.
| | | Campus Wellness Scavenger Hung The Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt is a self-paced activity that you can complete by visiting each location physically or virtually to learn about campus treasures. This year's program will run all summer and fall from June 1 - November 17, 2023, and the theme will feature history of architecture and urban landscape on our UI campus.
Register for the program to receive emails with more information about the destinations and bonus code hints throughout the program. | | | | Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) - Call for Abstract Submission The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research is pleased to announce the 2023 Call for Abstracts will open from June 5 - July 14, 2023.
The 2023 MSPR Scientific Meeting will be held at Northwestern Medicine - Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago from October 11 - 13, 2023. The meeting will feature outstanding pediatric research from around the Midwest and is a great opportunity for trainees and faculty at all levels to present their work.
Contact info@midwestspr.org with questions. | | | Research Opportunity Participants invited for Brain Imaging Study at University Hospitals. Researchers in the Department of Pediatrics are inviting healthy infants, under 2 months of age, to participate in a research study of brain development. Infants must be of full-term birth (37-42 wk gest.) and free from major medical or neurologic conditions or any previous surgeries.
Participants will undergo behavioral assessment, vocal recordings, brain imaging (using Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI [no sedation radiation exposure] and functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy [fNIRS]), and oxygen monitoring. This study will require two visits (at 2 months and 6-8 months), lasting approximately three hours each.
Compensation for time and travel expenses are available. For more information call or email Emily Parshall at (319) 384-8684. | | | |
