University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital

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University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of children and families since 1919. As Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital, we provide care for children from birth to young adulthood. Services range from promoting wellness to the care of general childhood illness, surgery, traumatic injuries, life-threatening and chronic illnesses, and developmental disabilities. As part of an academic medical center, UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital also performs groundbreaking research to help solve the mysteries of childhood diseases, in addition to training the next generation of health care
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A University of Iowa researcher is leading efforts to develop new treatments for a rare and extremely aggressive pediatr...
01/23/2026

A University of Iowa researcher is leading efforts to develop new treatments for a rare and extremely aggressive pediatric brain cancer.

“The pediatric patients I have had the privilege of helping treat have had a profound impact on me, both in my training and in my current clinical position, as these patients are incredibly resilient in the midst of a scary time,” says Michelle Howard, PhD, assistant professor of radiation oncology.

Howard and her team are leading efforts to develop treatments for DIPG, a pediatric cancer with a median five-year survival rate of only 2%.

Read more about Howard’s research at the link in the comments.

Dangerously cold temperatures are here and our experts offer tips to help keep your kids safe. ❄️🧤 Children are more pro...
01/22/2026

Dangerously cold temperatures are here and our experts offer tips to help keep your kids safe. ❄️🧤 Children are more prone to frostbite, so dress them in layers, use safe neck coverings instead of scarves, and always buckle car seats before adding jackets. Limit outdoor time in extreme cold and watch for frostbite signs like numb or hard skin. If frostbite occurs, get inside and seek care immediately. 💛 https://uihc.pulse.ly/buo5hqn2zp

Do you know the questions to ask when you’re considering a health care provider for your children? Consider these helpfu...
01/21/2026

Do you know the questions to ask when you’re considering a health care provider for your children? Consider these helpful guidelines for selecting the right person to care for your child: https://uihc.pulse.ly/3qvs5zn45m

The colors that help shape healing spaces 🎨📷
01/20/2026

The colors that help shape healing spaces 🎨📷

Hearing your child has cancer is devastating. Knowing you have a highly skilled team of experts on your child’s side can...
01/19/2026

Hearing your child has cancer is devastating. Knowing you have a highly skilled team of experts on your child’s side can help bring comfort. Our pediatric cancer team treats your child’s specific cancer with access to the best treatments and research, including clinical trials. Learn more: https://uihc.pulse.ly/pn1r7s0s7e

Through play and creativity, our Child Life team supports healing and comfort for patients and families. 💛
01/16/2026

Through play and creativity, our Child Life team supports healing and comfort for patients and families. 💛

Two central Iowa sisters share the same genetic heart condition that had put them both at risk of sudden death. Brooklyn...
01/15/2026

Two central Iowa sisters share the same genetic heart condition that had put them both at risk of sudden death. Brooklyn, 23, and Kamryn, 17, each received heart transplants at our hospital and are now thriving.

“(Their care) is beyond any level of care that you would accept or expect — it was always beyond that,” says their mom, Dana, of Norwalk, Iowa.

Read their incredible story: https://uihc.pulse.ly/ylroofcu9x

In more than 100 years, our commitment to kids has never changed. 💛
01/14/2026

In more than 100 years, our commitment to kids has never changed. 💛

Two of our pediatric teams were among 20 recognized patient care units and clinics recognized for their teamwork by the ...
01/13/2026

Two of our pediatric teams were among 20 recognized patient care units and clinics recognized for their teamwork by the Office of the Patient Experience. “Our team award winners exemplify the spirit of collaboration that drives everything we do,” says OPE Director Kipton Pedersen.

Check the link in the comments to learn more.

Respiratory virus season is here, but simple habits can help protect kids and families. 💙Washing hands often, covering c...
01/13/2026

Respiratory virus season is here, but simple habits can help protect kids and families. 💙
Washing hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick, and keeping shared spaces clean all make a difference.

Learn more ways to stay healthy this season at https://uihc.pulse.ly/glnfor6t65

One of the car seats in this photo is a counterfeit — can you tell which one?While they may look legit, counterfeit car ...
01/12/2026

One of the car seats in this photo is a counterfeit — can you tell which one?

While they may look legit, counterfeit car seats don’t meet federal standards designed to keep kids safe. They’re often made from low-quality materials, have design flaws, and haven’t been properly tested, which means there’s no evidence they could protect your child.

Check our first comment below to see which seat is approved and to learn more.

Our hospital nurseries have changed a lot since 1929 — but providing the best care for the tiniest patients has been unw...
01/09/2026

Our hospital nurseries have changed a lot since 1929 — but providing the best care for the tiniest patients has been unwavering. 🍼👣

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