Medical Center on the University Campus
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care, and excellent service for our patients.
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Patient Stories
Awards and Recognition
Healogics President's Circle Award
Each year, Healogics presents awards to the centers and practitioners that demonstrate continued and consistent commitment to excellence, and a focus on creating an exceptional patient experience.
The Wound and Vein Center at the downtown campus is a member of the Healogics network of more than 600 Wound Care Centers® and is the only one of its kind in Johnson County.
The Wound and Vein Center at the downtown campus is a member of the Healogics network of more than 600 Wound Care Centers® and is the only one of its kind in Johnson County.
Best heart hospital in Iowa
UI Health Care Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state and in the top 10% nationally for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally receive this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation
Expertise in cardiac care has earned UI Health Care the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation. This means we’re a center of excellence that delivers high-quality, specialized care and better results.
U.S. News & World Report - Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
In 2024-25 our Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery program was identified as "high performing" by U.S. News & World Report.
Heart attack care platinum performance achievement award
The National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) named University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown one of the nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients. This award shows our commitment to a higher level of care for heart attack patients.
U.S. News & World Report - Cancer
In 2024-25 our Cancer program was ranked 41 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Gastroenterology and GI surgery
In 2024-25 our Gastroenterology and GI surgery program was identified as "high performing" by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Maternity Care
University of Iowa Health Care has been named one of the nation’s top hospitals for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Ophthalmology
In 2024-25 our Ophthalmology program was ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Level 1 trauma center
UI Health Care is the only Level 1 designated Trauma Center in the Iowa area.
U.S. News & World Report - Orthopedics
In 2024-25 our Orthopedics program was identified as "high performing" by U.S. News & World Report.
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation
Expertise in knee and hip replacement and spine surgery has earned UI Health Care the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation. This means we're a center of excellence that delivers high-quality specialized care and better results.
U.S. News & World Report - Ear, Nose, and Throat
In 2024-25 our Ear, Nose, and Throat program was ranked 28th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) Accreditation
UI Health Care, on behalf of its Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, has received the Specialty Pharmacy 4.0 Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence Designation.
Gold Seal - Joint Commission on the Accreditation
UI Health Care Specialty Pharmacy has the gold seal of approval for a specialty pharmacy from the Joint Commission.
Iowa’s only Blue Designation Center® for transplant
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has recognized the UI Health Care as a Blue Distinction Center® for delivering quality transplant care.
Blue Distinction Centers® have demonstrated the delivery of quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community. UI Health Care is the only Iowa health system to receive this designation.
Blue Distinction Centers® have demonstrated the delivery of quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community. UI Health Care is the only Iowa health system to receive this designation.
U.S. News & World Report - Urology
In 2024-25 our Urology program was identified as "high performing" by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pulmonary and lung surgery
In 2024-25 our Pulmonary and lung surgery program was identified as "high performing" by U.S. News & World Report. We proudly offer you the compassion and medical expertise you deserve in these complex specialties.
Accredited Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center
Our cystic fibrosis program is an accredited Cystic Fibrosis Foundation care center. This accreditation recognizes UI Health Care’s commitment to providing you with the highest level of care for cystic fibrosis. We also have the only program in Iowa with an accredited adult CF center under the same health care system. As your needs from childhood to adulthood change, we support your goals through effective treatment.
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction Center for lung transplant
UI Health Care is a designated Wellmark Blue Distinction Center in adult lung transplant. This means we provide you with higher quality specialized care and better overall results.
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