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Welcoming
Our Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Through our commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaboration, diversity, quality, safety, and service, University of Iowa Health Care:
Educates the next generation of physicians and health care providers
Provides world-class accessible and equitable medical care and expertise to patients, families, and communities
Seeks knowledge and discoveries that advance biomedical science, leading to improved treatments, enhanced prevention strategies, and reduced health disparities that lead to better quality health and health care
Fosters care, research, and education collaborations with health systems and providers across Iowa and the region in service to rural and underserved communities
Advocates for and facilitates changes that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care, education, research, and the health of Iowa and beyond
Our Vision
To be a destination academic health system for Iowa and the world that provides an equitable, inclusive, and innovative environment, and fosters the health and well-being of patients, trainees, and employees.
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 inclusive 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.