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The Summer Reading Challenge in the libraries in our hospital and @uihealthcare has officially begun. This year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read,” encouraging readers to dig into great books and participate in fun library programs.

Grab a challenge sheet and tote bag at either library to watch your love for reading grow and flourish!

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Our new MRI simulator helps kids learn what to expect before their appointment. With a child-sized scanner and interactive iPad activities, patients can practice the experience in a fun and supportive environment. Read about what we’re doing to lessen the anxiety of these appointments for our young patients. https://t.co/IRmQWp3coC

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Former @HawkeyeFootball player and current @Vikings tight end @TheeHOCK8 spent some quality time with our patients and families during a recent visit back to lowa!

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🚨Parking alert!

Parking Ramp 3 will be closed from 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 3 a.m. Monday, June 8, for maintenance. All vehicles must be removed from the ramp by 6 p.m. Friday or they will be towed. More information: https://t.co/ZYjehMSQCo

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Needle sticks can be nerve-racking, especially for kids. Our pediatric care team takes extra measures to calm nerves and make this experience as painless as possible. https://t.co/nyRvgh2fvw

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After the Bradford family’s triplets were born at 27 weeks and 5 days, they waited more than two months for the moment they could all be together. With help from their care team at our hospital, they were finally able to hold all three babies at once. 💛

“They constantly go above and beyond in our babies’ care,” their mom shared.

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If your child is injured on the court or on the field, the specialists at the Orthopedic Injury Walk-In Clinic at UI Health Care’s North Liberty campus will be ready to help. Our specialists treat acute orthopedic injuries without the need for an appointment. https://t.co/EqRKjC2gFv

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After suffering a serious injury during a wrestling event in Cedar Rapids, experts at our hospitals discovered 15-year-old Layne of Ankeny had two fractured and dislocated vertebrae. He had surgery to fuse the two vertebrae and is now recovering at a Nebraska rehabilitation center. https://t.co/utoXVNwBqX

📸: The Gazette

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Our Injury Prevention Outreach team recently shared ATV and UTV safety education at the Iowa FFA State Conference, helping teach best practices that keep riders safe on farms, trails, and beyond. https://t.co/DFkQkryrTh

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100 days until the first Hawkeye Wave of the football season. 👋

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A little comfort for our pediatric patients. 💛 @IowaMed students Ryan Albright and Nick Abouassaly hosted a stuffed animal drive and gathered additional donations. In total, they delivered about 300 new stuffed animals to our hospital!

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Ever noticed the colorful symbols throughout our hospital? Each floor has its own Iowa-inspired icon to help guide patients and families. You’ll spot them on elevator buttons, main desk walls, and outside patient rooms with hidden mini-icons worked into the artwork. 🌾🚜

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🛴 Electric scooters are fun, but can be dangerous if not used correctly. Our safety experts say wearing the correct helmet for your speed, riding solo, and showing courtesy to pedestrians are key to avoiding injury. Children under the age of 16 should only use devices that are restricted from reaching high speeds.

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Our neonatal and pediatric transport teams provide rapid transfers for sick or injured babies and kids, both on the ground and in the air. These specially trained teams serve as a safe and efficient link between hospitals. https://t.co/W7fitQygg5

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After hip pain kept North Dakota high school wrestler Keisha Tomac from competing at her best, her family traveled 700 miles to @uihealthcare for answers.

With the help of orthopedic surgeons Robert Westermann, MD, and Michael Willey, MD, Keisha underwent hip preservation surgery at our North Liberty campus — and made it back to the mat for her senior season. https://t.co/3xYGKvuuu3

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One donation can make a life-changing difference for families across Iowa. By donating to The Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa, you can help support babies who need donor milk most. https://t.co/T1obrl0HNb

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Ignacio Ponseti, MD, created a non-surgical treatment for clubfoot at our hospital nearly 80 years ago, and he and his successor, Jose Morcuende, MD, have taught doctors around the world about the treatment. The result: Hundreds of thousands of children born with clubfoot have been able to walk and run. An international symposium held in Iowa City next month will bring more than 300 international doctors together.

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From sunrise to sunset, we’re here for kids and families. 💛

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Some of our neonatal ICU families are participating in this year’s Kangaroo-a-thon from May 11–22, focused on skin-to-skin holding. This year’s Snuggle Safari theme celebrates the benefits of kangaroo care for babies and families. 💛