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.
Featured Headlines
Match Day 2026
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On Friday, March 20, graduating medical students at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine discovered, simultaneously with their peers across the nation, where they would go for residency training
Illinois teens donate 280 custom teddy bears to patients with scoliosis
Mar. 19, 2026
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Two young patients with scoliosis are hoping to make the treatment journey a little easier for others by donating hundreds of stuffed animals to…
Early screening can stop colorectal cancer
Mar. 19, 2026
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Colorectal cancer can grow quietly, without symptoms. Screening can help stop it early or even prevent it. At UI Health Care, you have options and…
A decade after a devastating knee injury, a former Iowa student is running again
Mar. 17, 2026
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Bailey Conklin faced years of surgeries, setbacks, and rehabilitation. Today, she’s running miles, taking workout classes, and living a life she once…
Quick thinking and compassion lead to life-saving delivery
Mar. 17, 2026
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One nurse’s quick thinking, compassionate care, and trust in a patient’s instincts turned a concerning situation into a life-saving delivery.