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UI Health Care continues to serve all patients who have new or existing essential health care needs. We’re urging everyone to stay home and stay safe whenever possible. But if you need attention from one of our health care teams, we’re here for you, as always.
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University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is home to Iowa’s only pediatric rheumatologists—doctors with the training, expertise, and experience to treat children and young adults with rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases refer to a wide range of disorders that, in general, affect the joints, muscles, spine, and skin. These diseases may present with pain, swelling, morning stiffness, fever, or rash. Pediatric rheumatic diseases result from uncontrolled inflammation, during which the body’s immune system attacks or hurts its own healthy cells and tissues. Examples include: Our doctors, nurses, and medical staff understand that pediatric rheumatic diseases are chronic, complex disorders that can severely affect a child’s growth, development, and quality of life. Early and proper diagnosis is key to treating symptoms and managing the disease. Trust—from our young patients and their parents—is important. We work with our families’ referring pediatricians, and we collaborate with other UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital specialists, therapists, and other staff as needed—drawing on the research, technology, and expertise available at one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals. We strive to make sure that families are comfortable, informed, and confident about the care their child receives.Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases
Locations and Contact
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital
2400 Colloton Pavilion
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact
- 1-855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
- 1-319-356-1616 (Emergency)