HR corner

2024–2025 staff performance reviews

The 2024–2025 staff performance review process has begun. Performance reviews for the department of pediatrics must be completed no later than March 7, 2025. Self-evaluations are required for all staff and are due on Jan. 10. Training and assistance will be available to support you through this annual process. 

Peds HR is offering a session on Jan. 13, 2025, via Zoom to provide an overview of the performance review process, including best practices. Attendance is optional but encouraged. Add it to your calendar today! Contact your Peds HR representative if you have questions or need assistance.

November milestone anniversaries

Congratulations to the following individuals who celebrate milestone anniversaries in November!

Dennis Hulseberg celebrated 35 years on Nov. 20.

Jeanie Cromer is celebrating 25 years on Nov. 29.

Reminder: Inclement weather procedures

As we head into the winter months, familiarize yourself with our extreme weather protocol.

Research corner

Request a medical device or research tool

Need a medical device or research tool? Submit your idea to the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design course. Contact Colleen Bringman or Osama Saba with questions.

David Schwebel named UI's next vice president for research

David C. Schwebel has been named University of Iowa's next vice president for research, and will begin on July 1, 2025. David earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Yale University and his Master of Arts and PhD in clinical psychology from Iowa. Visit Iowa Now to read about David's professional experience and what he looks forward to about returning to Iowa.

Recognition corner

Pediatric Heart Transplant program receives award

The Pediatric Heart Transplant program at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital received the Vanguard Award from the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society (PHTS). This award recognizes individual centers for their outstanding contribution to the PHTS Registry. Congratulations to the Pediatric Heart Transplant team!

UI Health Care Inclusive Leadership Award

Nominate a deserving group or individual for this leadership award. The nomination deadline is Dec. 2. 

WECARE Award winners

Congratulations to the following individuals for being recognized with a WECARE Award:

Dan Hinds, MD, MS, Pulmonary Medicine
Cheri Stevens, Hematology/Oncology
Julie Visin, Pediatric Records Management
Shannon Hampson, Pediatric Records Management
Tori Herschberger, Pulmonary Medicine

Want to congratulate your teammates? Download an electronic card on The Loop.

Wellness corner

Three strategies to increase meaning and purpose in your work

We can choose to pursue meaningfulness every day, no matter what role we play. There are three strategies you can use to consistently find purpose in the work you do—be clear on your values, be intentional about how you show up at work, and celebrate how you make a difference. Visit Well-Being at Iowa to read about these strategies in detail.

Join the Wellness Ambassador monthly email list

Do you want to receive updates monthly with new tools, resources, and information to support employee well-being? Consider being added to the monthly Wellness Ambassador email communication that is sent out during the last week of the month.

Events and announcements

APP lunch and learn

The Iowa Chapter of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is sponsoring a virtual lunch and learn on Nov. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. Pam Hoogerwerf, program manager of the injury prevention and community outreach division at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, is presenting on "Protecting Our Children from Injury–Is Bubble Wrap the Answer?" Add this event to your calendar today!

Expanding NICU care for our tiniest patients

To accommodate the state's growing need for maternal care and specialized newborn care, UI Health Care is working to relocate and expand its NICU to Level 7 and Level 8 of Stead Family Children's Hospital. The Level 7 expansion was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in February and the Level 8 expansion was just approved this month. Visit The Loop to hear Denise Jamieson's, MD, MPH, UI vice president for medical affairs and the Tyrone D. Artz Dean of the Carver College of Medicine thoughts on the expansion and construction updates on the projects. 

Big Ten blood drive update

The University of Iowa is currently in sixth place in the Big Ten blood drive competition! The winning school will receive $1 million to advance student or community health. Watch as Kid Captain, Hayden Ulrich, shares her story and why blood donations are so important.