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
Wife donates kidney to husband with UI Health Care’s first robotic living donor nephrectomy
Apr. 15, 2026
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Lynette Marshall and Jeffery Ford demonstrate generosity, love, and gratitude after transplant surgery at UI Health Care. In December, Ford received one of the greatest gifts a partner can provide. When his kidney failure called for a transplant,…
Researchers bridge molecular and neural circuit neuroscience to foster precision medicine therapies for migraines
Apr. 15, 2026
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To take the next step in migraine research and treatment, Andrew Russo, PhD, is collaborating with a new generation of scientists who bring…
Waverly native returns to care for the community that raised him
Apr. 10, 2026
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For Sean Westendorf, MD, practicing medicine in Waverly is more than just a job. Born and raised in the northeast Iowa community, he joined Waverly…
Uncovering new treatments for a rare cancer
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Ellen Voigt’s research is setting the stage for next-generation therapies for malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. In March 2026, Voigt accepted…
New space expands OBGYN inpatient services at UI Health Care
Apr. 08, 2026
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The 30,000-square-foot renovation of level 7 of the John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP) on UI Health Care’s university campus was completed on April 7,…