Stead Family Children's Hospital
Location hours
- Open every day: 24 hours a day
Clinic and amenities hours may vary.
Driving directions and parking
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
41.658387, -91.549071
Parking
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Parking Ramp 2 (underground)
Accessible via the main driving entrance loop for Stead Family Children's Hospital
Patient Stories
Awards and Recognition
U.S. News & World Report - Neonatology
In 2025-26 our Neonatology program was ranked 19th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Iowa’s Only Nationally Ranked Neonatology Program and Level 4 NICU.
Designated a Level IV NICU by the AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has designated the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Stead Family Children’s Hospital a Level IV NICU, which means we offer the highest level of medical care for premature and sick babies. Level IV NICUs provide the best overall health outcomes, expertise, resources and standards for care in a family-centered environment.
Get with the Guidelines® Resuscitation 2025 Bronze Award
Recognized by the American Heart Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Resuscitation BRONZE Award recipient for neonates and newly born babies, this means our hospital utilizes the most up-to-date guidelines and research for resuscitation treatment, resulting in the best outcomes for babies suffering cardiac arrests.
TSC Center of Excellence
Stead Family Children's Hospital is designated a TSC Centers of Excellence, recognizing our expert care for patients with this disease.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Urology
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Urology program was ranked 36th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Cardiomyopathy Center of Care
Stead Family Children's Hospital has been named a Cardiomyopathy Center of Care by the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF). This recognition was earned by 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 2025-26 our Pediatric Cancer program was ranked 48th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Get with the Guidelines® Resuscitation 2025 Bronze Award
Recognized by the American Heart Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Resuscitation BRONZE Award recipient for neonates and newly born babies, this means our hospital utilizes the most up-to-date guidelines and research for resuscitation treatment, resulting in the best outcomes for babies suffering cardiac arrests.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology program was ranked 33rd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Nephrology
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Nephrology program was ranked 38th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Telomere Center of Excellence
University of Iowa Health Care is a Team Telomere Center of Excellence, recognized for our high-quality care for patients with Telomere Biology Disorders.
NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation
UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized as an approved NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation—one of only 19 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.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
In 2025-26 our Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health program was ranked top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.