Expertise you trust
From primary care to specialized treatments and expertise, our academic difference sets us apart.
Making All of Iowa Better
Our mission of "Changing Medicine, Changing Lives" is rooted in our belief that we have a responsibility to the state, its people, and our neighbors.
Making All of Iowa Better
Our mission of "Changing Medicine, Changing Lives" is rooted in our belief that we have a responsibility to the state, its people, and our neighbors.
As the only comprehensive academic medical system in the state, we unite a team of providers and community partners to constantly advance research, learning, and patient care.
Training future generations
Our environment offers unparalleled learning experiences and training opportunities.
Driving innovation through research
Collaboration is the foundation that turns potential into expertise and discovery.
World's Most Premature Baby
An Iowa boy born at 21 weeks is now the new Guinness World Records titleholder.
STORIES OF IMPACT
Every patient's story is personal and can inspire others during their care.
Our promise
Even if you never walk through our doors, you can count on UI Health Care to always be there for you.
As a university-based system, we’re more than a network of hospitals.
Research and education are part of our mission, which informs the care we provide to you.
We’re here to make all of Iowa better.
Breath By Breath: Living with Cystic Fibrosis
A documentary film about how research and collaboration at Iowa changed our understanding of cystic fibrosis — and changed the lives of patients.
Featured Headlines
An Iowa doctor’s discoveries give cystic fibrosis patients new hope
Jan. 27, 2026
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It was a blustery March morning in 2005 when Stacy Van Gorp paused outside the college classroom in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she was about to teach. The twins she was carrying — usually active and insistent — had gone quiet.
Watch: Heart attack survivor reunites with lifesaving AirCare team
Feb. 04, 2026
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It was a moment full of tears, handshakes, and hugs as the family of Owen Meyer met with the medical professionals who helped save his life last…
Understanding tachycardia: Causes, symptoms, and effective treatments
Feb. 09, 2026
Tachycardia is a condition that causes the heart to beat faster than normal—typically more than 100 beats per minute.
A Hawkeye shapes his future as a doctor
Feb. 02, 2026
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Tyler Draayer knew he could count on the University of Iowa to prepare him for a successful medical career.
UI lab working toward new treatments for rare pediatric brain cancer
Feb. 04, 2026
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Michelle Howard, PhD, has always been interested in pediatric cancers, but she credits her patients, not her profession, for pushing her and her…