The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reaffirms that the tiniest pediatric patients are in the best hands at University of Iowa Health Care. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the first to receive a new, national designation from the AAP recognizing those with the highest levels of neonatal care. The AAP's Neonatal Excellence Program…

Your heart has an electrical system that tells it when to beat, but sometimes, those signals don’t work correctly. When that happens, your heartbeat can feel off—like a skipped beat, a flutter, or a racing heart. "Many people experience occasional heart palpitations, but persistent irregular heartbeats could be a sign of something more serious. If you notice changes, don’t ignore them—talk to a…

Every year, the Great Iowa Nurses program recognizes nurses across the state who go above and beyond every day to provide safe, compassionate care for their patients and share their knowledge and leadership with their communities. We are proud to announce that 24 UI Health Care nurses were named among this year’s distinguished group.

Many leaders draw inspiration for their leadership philosophies from renowned business trailblazers or management training programs. For Tacia Bullard, MSN, RN, CNL, however, her leadership journey has been shaped by mentors who guided her and the extraordinary passion she observes in the nursing profession every day. "What motivates me every day is knowing that we’re part of something bigger…

When it opens this spring, University of Iowa Health Care’s North Liberty campus will offer a wide range of advanced diagnostic imaging services—giving patients more options, and greater convenience, when it comes to getting a scan for diagnostic or treatment-related purposes. Any UI Health Care patient may choose to schedule imaging at the North Liberty location. “Our mission includes supporting…

A technology meant to enhance patient safety for newborns is launching at University of Iowa Health Care’s downtown campus. UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown recently integrated CertaScan technology into its neonatal care services. This advanced technology allows for the digital scanning of newborn footprints, providing a precise and permanent record that can be used for identification…

Jill Droste used to call it her “gazillion-dollar idea.” But the operating room nurse at University of Iowa Health Care had no idea how to turn her idea — creating something that would protect the base of a surgical table from fluids and foreign matter during surgery — into an actual product. Thanks in part to the Iowa Nurse Innovators program at the University of Iowa, Droste is now testing a…

One year ago, University of Iowa Health Care completed the acquisition of Mercy Iowa City hospital and community clinics, preserving local access to health care for tens of thousands of people and continuing a legacy of service that dates back to 1873. “It was vital to preserve these essential health care services for our community,” says Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, the UI vice president of medical…

Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain? Since 2009, Kid Captain has been a partnership between University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes, featuring stories of strength, courage, and inspiration. If your child has a life-changing story, consider nominating them for the 2025 Kid Captain program. Nominations are open until Friday, March 7,…