A new clinic for improved patient outcomes, high-impact experiential learning, and innovative research infrastructure
Iowa has one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the country, and more Iowans are living with cancer than ever before. Today, about 5% of Iowans are cancer survivors—but only 10% of those survivors regularly exercise, despite strong evidence that exercise improves outcomes and quality of life.
The state's first Exercise Oncology Clinic offers in-person and telehealth exercise programs for cancer survivors. The clinic will also serve as a clinical research hub and offer hands-on learning experiences for students from multiple disciplines such as exercise science, health professions, and oncology.
Quick Facts
- Funded through P3 initiative: $642,896 over three years
- Only ~10% of Iowa cancer survivors meet exercise guidelines; clinic addresses this statewide need
- Located in the new Health Sciences Academic Building, near Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
News & Updates
HSHP prepares to open new Exercise Oncology Clinic that aims to improve health outcomes for cancer patients and survivors
Monday, August 25, 2025
Funded through the University of Iowa’s Public-Private Partnership (P3), the three-year $642,896 project will establish the state’s first Exercise Oncology Clinic.