The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society Invites You to Hear: Blaine Houmes, M.D., Cedar Rapids Emergency Medicine Physician speak on: “Medical Aspects of the Lincoln Assassination” Dr. Blaine Houmes is known for his extensive knowledge of Abraham Lincoln and is an avid collector of Lincoln literature and artifacts. As an emergency medical physicianContinue reading “Medical Aspects of the Lincoln Assassination”
Category Archives: Lectures and Discussions
The History of Gastric Bypass Surgery – public lecture on Tuesday
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Edward Mason, M.D., Professor Emeritus Department of Surgery, University of Iowa speak on: “The History of Gastric Bypass Surgery” University of Iowa physician, Edward E. Mason, who is considered to be the “father of obesity surgery” will provide a firsthand account of theContinue reading “The History of Gastric Bypass Surgery – public lecture on Tuesday”
Classics Professor to Discuss Greek & Roman Impressions of Doctors
On Thuesday, November 18 (5:30 -6:30) The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society will hear a presentation by Craid Gibson, PhD, UI Associate Professor of Classics, speak on “Medical (Mal)practice in Greek and Roman Rhetoric.” Greek and Roman education made use of short essays and speeches to train students who needed credentials for theContinue reading “Classics Professor to Discuss Greek & Roman Impressions of Doctors”
UI Professor to discuss history of health reform in U.S.
Prepare to vote using insider knowledge! This is your chance to quickly review the history of Health Care Policy interactions with U. S. Elections and what the two current Presidential candidates’ proposals will potentially mean for health care in the U.S. in the next four to 8 years. Professor of History Colin Gordon’s second book,Continue reading “UI Professor to discuss history of health reform in U.S.”
One Community, One Book Discussion
On Wednesday, October 22, Kristi Bontrager and Lisa McDaniels will be hosting a book discussion at the Main Library for the One Community, One Book selection, A Long Way Gone, by Ishmael Beah. It wil be held in the 2nd floor study lounge (located above the North Circulation Desk) at 8pm. It is an open, on-campus discussion ofContinue reading “One Community, One Book Discussion”
One Community One Book
Join us for One Community One Book this Fall! The UICHR’s One Community, One Book program, in conjunction with an expanded outreach to all first-year undergraduate students, will host a multitude of programming this semester to encourage a common reading and learning experience about human rights for all campus and community members. The selected bookContinue reading “One Community One Book”
Hardin Library Staff offer their expertise on Iowa Public Radio
Talk@12, an Iowa Public Radio news program that hosts a mix of guests and newsmakers across the state, recently interviewed Linda Walton, Director of Hardin Library, and Janna Lawrence, Assistant Director for Collections & Outreach. Their conversation with the radio show’s host, Katherine Perkins, addresses finding reliable medical information online. Originally aired on July 7,Continue reading “Hardin Library Staff offer their expertise on Iowa Public Radio”
Women in Science Book Discussion Group
Women in Science Book Discussion Group this summer at WRAC This group will focus on women in science, their successes and failures, and the types of experiences they have faced in a male-dominated field. Participants will read and discuss 3 biographies of noted female scientists and 1 book focused on the issues women face inContinue reading “Women in Science Book Discussion Group”
History of Medicine Society to Host Annual Banquet, Friday, April 25
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society will host its annual R. Palmer Howard Dinner, Friday, April 25, 2008. The reception will begin at 6:00 pm followed by the dinner at 7:00 on the 8th floor, Roy Carver Pavilion, UIHC. The after-dinner speaker will be, Walton O. Schalick, III, Md, PhD, Assistant Professor ofContinue reading “History of Medicine Society to Host Annual Banquet, Friday, April 25”
Mini Medical School – Making Sense of Your Health – April 8, 15, 22 & 29
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine will host its annual four-session Mini Medical School, “Making Sense of Your Health: See More. Hear More. Do More.” in April on the UI campus. Librarians Kathy Skhal and Chris Childs will teach a session called “Your What Hurts?: Research Health Questions onContinue reading “Mini Medical School – Making Sense of Your Health – April 8, 15, 22 & 29”