Basic Facts about UI Hospitals & Clinics
12,000+ Team Members
On any given day at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, nearly 12,000 staff members collaborate to provide safe, high-quality health care and outstanding service to patients and their families.
Thousands of procedures
We are an 889-bed hospital, which includes 205 beds at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. In fiscal year 2023, we recorded more than 33,000 inpatient admissions and over 52,000 emergency department visits. We performed nearly 37,000 major surgical operations and over 190,000 minor surgical procedures.
1 Million+ Visits
In fiscal year 2022, we accommodated more than 1.3 million clinic visits at our main campus and community and outreach clinics across Iowa.
Thousands of providers, nurses and staff
In fiscal year 2022, we employed over 11,200 hospital staff members, which includes more than 1,100 staff physicians and dentists and over 5,100 nursing staff members. In addition, we were assisted by a dedicated corps of volunteers who provided over 44,750 hours of service.
250+ Specialties
In addition to providing first-rate primary care, we offer the services of board-certified physicians in more than 250 specialties. We take seriously our role as a comprehensive health care center, receiving referrals for specialty care from physicians around the country.
Many convenient locations
Our inpatient services are located in our main complex of buildings on the UI campus in Iowa City. Many of our outpatient services are also located at our campus location. In addition, we offer a variety of outpatient care services at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing in Coralville and at UI Health Care clinics and UI QuickCare locations throughout eastern Iowa.
An academic difference
Our physician staff members also serve as faculty members in the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Their teaching and research activities complement their patient care responsibilities, giving them the advantage of using the latest technology and research understanding in your care.