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Welcoming
Our Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
As Iowa’s comprehensive academic health system, UI Health Care:
Provides high-quality primary and specialty care to patients and families across Iowa and throughout the region
Teaches and trains the next generation of physicians, biomedical scientists, and health care professionals
Seeks research discoveries that advance understanding of human health and disease and lead to new therapies and treatments
Offers programs and services to communities that address identified health needs and provide measurable improvement in health care access, health status, and use of health care resources
Our Vision
To be among the nation’s best in medical education, biomedical research, and patient care toward improving the health and well-being of Iowans and their communities.
Our "We Care" Values
We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
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Excellence
We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.
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Collaboration
We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork—guided by compassion—is the best way to work.
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Accountability
We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
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Respect
We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
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Empowerment
We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.