UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital

If you see 319-338-2111 calling – that’s us! Save this number in your phone for scheduling updates, pharmacy requests, or clinical call backs from doctors or nurses. Note: To call us back, use the number provided in a voicemail or one of our most commonly called numbers here: uihc.pulse.ly/guk2ocqapv

Two central Iowa sisters share the same serious genetic heart condition that had put them both at risk of sudden death. They have each received heart transplants and are thriving. Read their amazing story: uihc.pulse.ly/kqxph78bde

Meet our 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champions 💛 These five kids will represent patients and families this year, sharing their experiences and showing the impact of community support.

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 decline in respiratory infection rates. See the latest guidelines on visitors and face masks: uihc.pulse.ly/fdtjjkafmw

Choosing the right pediatrician can be difficult, but there are tips and questions to make the process easier. Check out these helpful guidelines for selecting the right person to care for your child: uihc.pulse.ly/p5lvgdp3yo

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 Lean more: foriowa.pulse.ly/m4v6dufcxb

From graduating nursing school and joining our nursing team to winning her second Deaflympics gold medal, Paige Beaudry, RN, BSN, has had an amazing year. Read her story: uihc.pulse.ly/cd9elsu9y0

When Sawyer was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, his family searched for the right path forward. Through care at our pediatric spasticity clinic, he’s now moving with more confidence and reaching new milestones. uihc.pulse.ly/cletzqc7gh

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 — including work by Michael Welsh, MD — many kids with CF are growing up with more possibilities than ever before. 💛🩺 Watch “Giving Back Breath” by the @DMRegister to learn more: desmoinesregister.pulse.ly/sz3q4fhwvj

$66,337.13 raised for the patients and families we serve. 💛 Thank you to @DairyQueen and their customers for the incredible support through 2025 @CMN_HQ fundraising efforts!

It was an egg-cellent day for some colorful egg hunting and plenty of big smiles! 🐣

Thank you to @AceHardware and their customers for raising $274,640.50 through 2025 Children’s Miracle Network fundraising to support our patients and families. Your support makes a difference! 💛

The Hawkeye Wave, our way. 💛

We cared for pediatric patients from all 99 counties in Iowa and almost every state in the U.S. last year. Where are you following us from? 💛🌍

So much good happening 💛 Wartburg College Dance Marathon and Loras College DuThon raised $85,659.39 this year to support our patients and families. 🎉 Wartburg: $34,527.18 Loras: $51,132.21 Grateful for every dancer, donor, and supporter!

New research involving University of Iowa Health Care orthopedic experts reveals that repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete's risk of injuries into adulthood. Learn more: medicalxpress.pulse.ly/r3qndj7sxv

Thank you for showing up for the kids we care for every day. 🖤💛 Your support on One Day for Iowa helps us provide comfort, care, and brighter days for the patients and families we serve.

One Day for Iowa is here 🖤💛 Support the areas of greatest need and help make exceptional care possible for our patients and families: 1dayforiowa.pulse.ly/zfbrqf3zhi