Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disease Services

Your child deserves the best cancer care available.

At University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, your child is treated by a specialist who is an expert in your child’s specific type of cancer, with access to the best treatments, including clinical trials of promising new therapies not yet widely available.

And every member of our staff is specially trained to care for children, offering support, compassion, and hope to kids and their families, every step of the way.

Leukemia and Lymphoma

Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood. We are nationally recognized for our experience and expertise in treating children with these conditions.

Neuro-oncology

Neuro-oncologists treat cancer of the brain and spinal cord. We have the region’s only dedicated neuro-oncology program for children with central nervous system-related diseases.

Solid Tumors

Solid tumors are cancers that affect bones and organs. We use personalized treatment plans for each type of cancer, and our care teams include surgeons who specialize in childhood cancers.

Hematology

Hematologists treat diseases that affect the blood and the parts of the body that make blood. We offer a full range of treatment for common and rare blood conditions to help kids live better lives.

Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Many cancers and blood disorders can be treated with cell transplants that improve the body’s ability to fight tumors or make healthy blood. We’re using the latest therapies—and we’re helping to invent newer and better ones.

Health Information

Patient Stories

Parent Blog: Jessica McKearney
"They are so compassionate about what they do and truly care. They put everything they have into caring for your child. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to care for my son battling cancer. Because of them, our son is in remission and thriving." Jessica McKearneyRead more
Melanie knows UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is ‘where we need to be’ for her baby born with cancer during COVID-19
Elaina Cox entered the world during a pandemic, and her first battle was with cancer. But her mother, Melanie, knows that Elaina is “strong like the many strong women before her in this family” and has the right team fighting alongside her. Here’s Melanie’s story about how the staff at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is providing the care and comfort necessary to make the whole experience a little less scary for the Cox family.Read more
Parent Blog: Sara Erbes
"UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital helped save Grayson’s life. Without their expertise, Grayson could’ve had a very different outcome." Sara Erbes Read more
Aidan Kasper
Aidan was transferred from his local hospital to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital immediately after birth when doctors discovered he was born with Pierre Robin sequence, a set of facial abnormalities that includes a small lower jaw, a tongue that is placed farther back than normal, and blockage of the airways. He spent 56 days in the NICU. Read more
Andrew Morlan
When Andrew and his twin brother, Isaac, were born, it was discovered that Andrew was in kidney failure. He was rushed to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital where it was determined that he would need a kidney transplant. After 2 months in the neonatal intensive care unit, Andrew went home on dialysis, and at 14 months old, he received a kidney from his mother.Read more

News Articles

Locations and Contact

UI Stead Family Children's Hospital
Level 11
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact
- 1-319-356-2229
- 1-888-573-5437 (888 573 KIDS)
- 1-319-356-1616 (Emergency)
UI Health Care—Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street
Coralville, Iowa 52241
Hours
- Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m to 5 p.m..
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Contact
- 1-319-467-2000
- 1-855-467-3700