Chuck Grassley: “The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital continues to set the standard for pediatric care in our State…”

“The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital continues to set the standard for pediatric care in our State and our region. In the 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report, Iowa's Stead Family was ranked No. 1 in Iowa and No. 12 in the Midwest under a category called the Best Children's Hospitals ranking. Stead Family Children's Hospital has appeared in rankings every year since the U.S. News and World Report launched these indexes in 2007. These rankings reflect more than numbers; they represent the hospital's commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and innovative care. Stead is home to Iowa's only level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, offering the highest levels of critical and emergency care. In 2020, Stead Family also earned the Gold Beacon Award for excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the world's largest specialty nursing organization. This award recognizes hospital units that exemplify exceptional patient care, strong leadership, and a sustained commitment to safety and quality.”