Stead Family Children's Hospital
Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital. We provide care for children from birth to young adulthood.
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States
Pediatric care available
Location hours
Open
- Sunday:
- All day open
- Monday:
- All day open
- Tuesday:
- All day open
- Wednesday:
- All day open
- Thursday:
- All day open
- Friday:
- All day open
- Saturday:
- All day open
41.658387, -91.549071
Patient Stories
Awards and Recognition
U.S. News & World Report - Neonatology
In 2024-25 our Neonatology program was ranked 21th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Iowa’s Only Nationally Ranked Neonatology Program and Level 4 NICU.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery program was ranked 40th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery program was ranked 40th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Orthopedics
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Orthopedics program was ranked 50th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Urology
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Urology program was ranked 34th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Pediatric Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery program was ranked 47th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Designated a 2024 Cardiomyopathy Center of Care
University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital has been named a Cardiomyopathy Center of Care by the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF), a national nonprofit committed to improving health outcomes and quality of life for children with cardiomyopathy. Stead Family Children's Hospital received this recognition for consistently providing high-quality cardiac care and specialized disease management for children with all forms of cardiomyopathy.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Cancer
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Cancer program was ranked 41th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology program was ranked 25th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Nephrology
In 2024-25 our Pediatric Nephrology program was ranked 32nd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized as an approved NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation—one of only 11 official pediatric centers in the country. An approved NPF Center has expert physician specialties such as gastroenterologists, pancreas surgeons, and interventional radiologists, along with more patient-focused programs such as a pain management service, psychosocial support, and more. NPF support helps promote research and education for children and adults diagnosed with pancreatitis.
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