Mission, Vision, and Values

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Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Our Mission

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To be among the nation's best in medical education, biomedical research, and patient care towards improving the health and well-being of Iowans and their communities while fostering an environment where all can thrive.

Our Vision

Our We Care Values

Welcoming

We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence

We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.

Collaboration

We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our university community. We believe teamwork—guided by compassion—is the best way to work.

Accountability

We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.

Respect

We create an inclusive environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment

We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

HERE FOR IOWA

University of Iowa Health Care's Annual Report