Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision
We will be the Midwest hospital that people choose for innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes. We will be an internationally recognized academic medical center in partnership with the UI Carver College of Medicine.

Our Mission
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in compliance with the Code of Iowa, serves as the teaching hospital and comprehensive health care center for the State of Iowa, thereby promoting the health of Iowans regardless of their ability to pay.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in concert with The University of Iowa health science colleges, functions in support of health care professionals and organizations in Iowa and other states by:

• Offering a broad spectrum of clinical services to all patients cared for within the center and through its outreach programs
• Serving as the primary teaching hospital for The University of Iowa
• Providing a base for innovative research to improve health care