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 chroni

c 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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Two central Iowa sisters share the same genetic heart condition that had put them both at risk of sudden death. Brooklyn...
04/17/2026

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.

Each year through our Children’s Miracle Network partnership, we select five Champions — kids who have received care wit...
04/16/2026

Each year through our Children’s Miracle Network partnership, we select five Champions — kids who have received care with us — to represent patients and families. They share their experiences at events and with CMN partners, showing the impact of community support. 💛

Meet our 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champions: Sawyer Dawes, Nolan Hanson, Josie Lee, Josie Vance, and Carly Horner!

Our hospital was recently lit up blue to recognize child abuse awareness. Throughout April, blue pinwheels stand as a vi...
04/15/2026

Our hospital was recently lit up blue to recognize child abuse awareness. Throughout April, blue pinwheels stand as a visible sign of our commitment to child abuse prevention. Symbols of hope and awareness, they reflect our shared responsibility to protect children and help them grow up safe and supported. 💙

Visiting our hospital soon? We have returned to standard safety measures inside our health care facilities, due to a dec...
04/15/2026

Visiting our hospital soon? We have returned to standard safety measures inside our health care facilities, due to a decline in respiratory infection rates. See the latest guidelines on visitors and face masks: https://uihc.pulse.ly/ii8b1ojojy

Choosing the right pediatrician can be difficult, but there are tips and questions to make the process easier. Check out...
04/14/2026

Choosing the right pediatrician can be difficult, but there are tips and questions to make the process easier. Check out the link in the comments to read some helpful guidelines for selecting the right person to care for your child.

Our hospital has been a part of the Children's Miracle Network since 1988. As we celebrate Children’s Hospitals Week, we...
04/13/2026

Our hospital has been a part of the Children's Miracle Network since 1988. As we celebrate Children’s Hospitals Week, we’re grateful for the more than $100 million raised by CMN partners and programs to advance pediatric care and enhance the hospital experience for patients and families.

To learn more about our Children’s Miracle Network programs and partners visit the link in the comments.

Pediatric nurse Paige Beaudry, RN, BSN, has had a busy year: graduating from nursing school, getting engaged, and moving...
04/11/2026

Pediatric nurse Paige Beaudry, RN, BSN, has had a busy year: graduating from nursing school, getting engaged, and moving from Michigan to join our nursing team.

And in December she won her second gold medal as part of the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Soccer Team at the Deaflympics in Tokyo.

“It was always my wish when I’d blow out my birthday candles to be an Olympic soccer player and to play for the United States,” she says.

Read her story at the link in the comments. ⬇️

Miss Iowa visited the hospital this week and spent time talking with patients and families 💛 We appreciate her taking th...
04/10/2026

Miss Iowa visited the hospital this week and spent time talking with patients and families 💛 We appreciate her taking the time to connect with everyone!

When Sawyer was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, his family was faced with difficult decisions about what came nex...
04/09/2026

When Sawyer was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, his family was faced with difficult decisions about what came next.

Through care at our multidisciplinary spasticity clinic — Iowa’s only pediatric clinic of its kind — Sawyer received a personalized, team-based treatment plan designed to support his growth and movement.

Today he’s moving with more confidence, experiencing fewer falls, and reaching milestones that once felt out of reach. From crossing his legs for the first time to running and playing, each step forward has made a meaningful difference.

Read more about his journey at the link in our comments.

04/08/2026

Before an MRI, kids can practice and understand what will happen using our simulator. They can place a stuffed animal inside and follow along on an iPad to see how the scan works step by step. 💛

Cystic fibrosis used to change what childhood could look like for so many families.Today, thanks to decades of research ...
04/07/2026

Cystic fibrosis used to change what childhood could look like for so many families.

Today, thanks to decades of research — including work by Michael Welsh, MD — many kids with CF are growing up with more possibilities than ever before. 💛

The documentary “Giving Back Breath” by the The Des Moines Register explores this progress and what it means for patients today.

Watch the full documentary at the link in our comments.

We are thrilled to share that Dairy Queen raised $66,337.13 during their 2025 Children's Miracle Network fundraising eff...
04/06/2026

We are thrilled to share that Dairy Queen raised $66,337.13 during their 2025 Children's Miracle Network fundraising efforts in support of the patients and families we serve.

Thank you to every Dairy Queen team member and guest who contributed! 💛

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