UI Health Care 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. Expertise you trust From primary care to specialized treatments and expertise, our academic difference sets us apart. Browse Patient Care Training future generations Our environment offers unparalleled learning experiences and training opportunities. Browse Education Driving innovation through research Collaboration is the foundation that turns potential into expertise and discovery. Browse Research World's Most Premature Baby An Iowa boy born at 21 weeks is now the new Guinness World Records titleholder. Read Full Story STORIES OF IMPACT Every patient's story is personal and can inspire others during their care. Share Your Story 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. Watch Documentary Cystic Fibrosis research at Iowa Featured Headlines One year in, UI Health Care’s North Liberty campus exceeds expectations Apr. 21, 2026 One year after opening its North Liberty medical campus, University of Iowa Health Care leaders anticipate continued growth in caring for patients throughout the community and across the state and region — to the point where plans are underway to… Patient Care How a clinical trial led a patient to research advocacy Apr. 22, 2026 medicineiowa.org Diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors in 2005, Ron Muhlenbruck exemplifies the impact of clinical trials in advancing cancer care. Patient Care Ted Abel appointed president and provost distinguished fellow Apr. 16, 2026 now.uiowa.edu Ted Abel, professor and chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Roy J… Research and Education Researchers bridge molecular and neural circuit neuroscience to foster precision medicine therapies for migraines Apr. 15, 2026 medicineiowa.org To take the next step in migraine research and treatment, Andrew Russo, PhD, is collaborating with a new generation of scientists who bring… Research and Education Rethinking chronic disease care through nutrition science Apr. 20, 2026 grad.uiowa.edu Farnoosh Shemirani, PhD, explores how nutrition can improve health outcomes for people living with neurological and metabolic diseases. Research and Education Browse more news and stories