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.
Cystic Fibrosis research at Iowa
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Renovated Burn Treatment Center expands access, strengthens mission
Jul. 13, 2026
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surgery.medicine.uiowa.edu
A newly renovated University of Iowa Health Care Burn Treatment Center is enhancing the Department of Surgery's ability to provide specialized care for patients across Iowa and the Midwest while advancing its missions of patient care, education and…
How to avoid heat illness during the summer sizzle
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uihc.org
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Frank Mitros receives Award for Friendship for contributions to the Carver College of Medicine
Jul. 13, 2026
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Frank Mitros, MD, has made contributions to the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine spanning generations of students, colleagues, and…
Fertility nurses lead family through highs and lows of growing their family
Jul. 09, 2026
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uihc.org
In times of instability and heartbreak, it can be the constants in our lives that hold us together. For one Iowa family, Amanda Hoepner, RN, and…
Theranostics: A two-part approach that is advancing cancer treatment
Jul. 07, 2026
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uihc.org
If traditional cancer treatments are no longer working well or are not the right fit, theranostics may offer another option.