When newborn JJ Ward began coughing up a dark-colored discharge at a local hospital, his care team initially suspected he may have aspirated meconium. But an X-ray revealed a large mass in his abdomen, prompting the hospital to call an emergency transfer team. “They wanted to fly him, but the weather didn’t allow,” says his mother, Tara.

Fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness are common in children and teens, especially during busy school and sports routines. Most episodes are not emergencies, but parents should know what details to watch for and when to ask a pediatric provider for guidance.

After 18 years of caring for babies and families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Corbett’s compassion and personal experience inspired donors to honor her impact.

West Des Moines resident Amy Randall reflects on her breast cancer journey with Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care.

Diagnosed before birth with spina bifida, Eliana arrived at just 25 weeks' gestation weighing slightly more than a pound after a planned fetal surgery could not be completed. Since transferring her care to Stead Family Children’s Hospital as an infant, she has undergone numerous procedures, including laser eye surgery, treatment for club feet and kidney stones, shunt placement for hydrocephalus,…

Changes in sleep, mood, periods, weight, sexual health, and focus are common during perimenopause and menopause. Understanding these changes can help you feel more confident talking with your primary care provider and finding the support that's right for you.

After surgery, hormone therapy, and radiation fell short, Ron Watson found a new way forward through theranostics — a targeted approach that he was able to receive close to home through Mission Cancer + Blood and University of Iowa Health Care. Today, he's back on the ballfield and back to the life he loves.

Young athletes can train and compete at a high level without sacrificing their long-term health. A balanced approach that includes varied movement, appropriate rest, and attention to pain can help reduce overuse injuries and keep young athletes active.

First atrial fibrillation ablation performed in Dubuque expands access to advanced heart rhythm care for patients across northeast Iowa

Lily Lee was meeting all of her early milestones, but her parents became concerned when she still wasn’t walking well after her first birthday. “It was a completely perfect normal pregnancy and birth,” says Lily’s mother, Mya. “There was not a single issue.”