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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Iowa Women’s Brain Initiative aims to better understand anxiety and depression
Oct. 28, 2026
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Researchers are studying how changes in the brain, hormones, and immune system may contribute to anxiety and depression in women and girls, with the goal of developing new approaches to prevention and treatment.
Better care, more hope for Iowans facing cancer
Oct. 28, 2026
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Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, is building on decades of progress in cancer research to bring together innovation and statewide expertise to change what’s…
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Are you at higher risk for breast cancer? Here’s how to find out and what to do next
Oct. 26, 2026
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Some women face a higher risk of breast cancer due to family history, genetics, or other factors. At UI Health Care’s High-Risk Breast Clinic, our…
Anesthesia research aims to make pain management in pregnancy safer
Oct. 26, 2026
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Detlef Obal, MD, PhD, DESA, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, has received a $3.6 million R01 award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood…