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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Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery helps Iowa man return to his life
Jun. 10, 2026
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After years of monitoring a leaky heart valve, worsening fatigue led one Iowa man to surgery. At UI Health Care, a minimally invasive approach helped him recover faster and get back to daily life.
MICU nurse leads with compassion in the face of the unexpected
Jun. 10, 2026
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Crystal Christensen, BSN, RN, CCRN, treats some of the sickest patients in her role as a staff nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at the…
Specialized cartilage repair helps a young athlete get back on the court
Jun. 03, 2026
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Mackenzie Sagers, a 17-year-old from Cedar Falls, Iowa, first noticed that something was wrong in middle school while playing basketball. “It was…
Engineering solutions for bariatric joint replacement
Jun. 08, 2026
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Jacob Elkins, MD, and his team are using biomechanics to move beyond BMI and expand access to hip and knee arthroplasty. Surgeries to treat hip…
If I quit smoking, am I still at risk of lung cancer?
Jun. 03, 2026
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Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health. But do past smoking habits continue to put you at risk for lung cancer,…