Recent Departmental News
UI Health Care remains Iowa’s No. 1 Hospital in ranking by ‘US News & World Report’
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is once again ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” and the No. 1 hospital in Iowa, according to the 2025-2026 rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.
Iowa boy born at 21 weeks is now the world's most premature baby
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Born at 133 days premature, Nash Keen is the new Guinness World Records title holder for the most premature baby
Improving maternal care through community doulas
Monday, July 21, 2025
For some, pregnancy can be one of the most exciting stages of a person’s life. It can be a period of anticipation, reflection, and preparation toward welcoming a new life into the world.
Caring for her community
Monday, July 7, 2025
Wanakee Carr (14MD) grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. From a young age, her parents taught her to see her education as a means by which she could be a support to her community.
Upcoming Events
Meet the Midwives
Join us (virtually) to meet the entire team of Certified Nurse Midwives at UI Health Care and learn more about how we can help optimize your pregnancy, labor, and childbirth experiences.
Upcoming virtual seminars:
November 6, 2025
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Q&A session 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Check back soon for registration links, or for more information, email our Program Coordinator, Emily Dake.