ICASC Advantage Blog

Healing is a process. That’s especially true when it comes to patients who are recovering from breast cancer treatment and mastectomy. For many patients, post-mastectomy reconstruction is a critical step in that journey of recovery.

 Breast reconstruction post-mastectomy is a plastic surgery procedure designed to help restore the appearance of lost breast tissue.

 For many patients, breast reconstruction can represent a return to normal or a reassertion of control over one’s body. Some patients may be reluctant to pursue post mastectomy reconstruction, in part because they assume it’s a cosmetic procedure and will need to be paid for completely out-of-pocket. However, breast reconstruction is nearly always covered by your health insurance. This means there’s nothing stopping you from achieving the body you want for your post-cancer life.

With over 5000 ambulatory surgical centers in the United States, patients can sometimes have a hard time selecting the highest-rated care settings. That’s why Iowa City ASC is thrilled to have been ranked as a top three ambulatory surgical center by Newsweek Magazine. This exceptional ranking recognizes the high quality of care delivered at Iowa City ASC–and makes it easy for patients to feel confident in their outpatient care choices.

Join us at OB/GYN Associates on Wednesday, October 26, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm to get all of your breast questions answered!

 At this fun event, you can discover what happens during breast lift surgery or explore how breast augmentation is different from breast reconstruction. Patients with questions about their breast health and breast aesthetics can get answers directly from plastic surgeon Dr. Iryna Chesnokova.

The Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center is thrilled to welcome Dr. Iryna Chesnokova to our team of providers! Dr. Chesnokova is an experienced plastic surgeon, and she’s focused on helping people find health and happiness. Plastic surgery patients with referrals can start seeing Dr. Chesnokova immediately for all of their plastic surgery needs. 

You used to enjoy being active. You’d go for a jog every morning, walk up the stairs on the way to the office, and end your evening with a leisurely stroll around the block. That all changed after your bunion–when wearing a pair of shoes became too painful. Now you spend most of your time with your feet up.

Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure that can correct the deformity and remove the prominent bone, diminishing your discomfort and helping you become more mobile once again. After bunion surgery, you’ll be able to return to the activities you enjoy.

When you work in the healthcare industry, it’s not just a job. It’s a calling, and your goal is almost always to have a positive impact on the patients in your care. 

That’s why it’s critical for healthcare workers to have a job that’s both fulfilling and enjoyable. At Iowa City Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), we offer a career that will help you reach your lifelong goals and a job that you’ll look forward to every morning.

But what, exactly, makes Iowa City ASC a great place to work? Well, there’s more than just one reason.

Sometimes it feels like summers are awfully short here in Iowa City, IA. We only have a few months of nice, warm weather before the winter winds start to blow, the leaves change colors, and we have to worry about that first snowfall. So we Iowans are determined to enjoy these warm months! 

Of course, when things get warm in Iowa, they get warm. This summer has been hot–no doubt about it. So whatever your summer activity of choice is, we have some tips designed to help you enjoy yourself safely.

Today, there are well over 5000 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) operating throughout the United States. And the number keeps rising. In large part, that growth is fueled by patient demand.

That’s because ASCs generally provide an outpatient surgery experience that’s faster, friendlier, and more convenient than would be expected from a hospital setting. This means many patients will have a viable and enticing alternative to traditional hospital care. Overall, ambulatory surgery centers can provide significant benefits for patients.

The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of movements. In part, that’s why shoulder injuries can be so painful. Often, these injuries are unexpected–the result, for example, of a rough landing. 

While it’s not exactly a hot topic of conversation, a healthy urinary tract is an essential part of your day-to-day life. The medical specialty of urology focuses on the health of the urinary tract. Responsible for extracting liquid waste and urination, the urinary tract is made up of the bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys, and associated muscles.