Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.
Forbes Magazine named University of Iowa Health Care as the No. 7 employer in the health care industry category and in the top 50 in all industries(2018). Forbes also places UI Health Care in the top 25 in the health care industry for its Best Employers for Women ranking (2018).
UI Hospitals & Clinics was the first hospital in Iowa to be designated a Magnet Hospital (2004) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the first hospital in Iowa to be re-designated three times (2008, 2013 and 2018).
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinicsrecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowa 's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. In 2021-2022four of our adult care specialties were ranked, including one in the top 10 among the nations best, including ophthalmology (7th), otolaryngology (23rd), gynecology (41st), and cancer (47th). Six additional specialties, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, orthopedics, pulmonary, and urology, were listed as 'high-performing.'
We are committed to providing patient-focused careavailable to every person, around the clockin an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes. UI Hospitals & Clinics and UI Stead Family Childrens Hospital together deliver quality care in collaboration with University of Iowa Physicians, the state's largest multi-specialty medical and surgical group practice composed of faculty physicians ofUI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. These partners work together as University of Iowa Health Care, to provide patient care, conduct biomedical research, and train the next generation of health professionals.
We strive for 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.
We encourage collaboration with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamworkguided by compassionis the best way to work.
We are committed to ensuring that UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversitywhich includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability, and perspectivefeel safe, seen, and valued.