Watching your baby go into open-heart surgery is scary, but a Grinnell, Iowa, family says everyone at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital was so calm, confident, and caring that it made them feel at peace.
Our pediatric orthopedics experts repaired multiple breaks in Sahara’s arm, all while helping to make the experience less scary for her—and for her parents.
Two-and-a-half-year-old Aidan Moles has never ridden in a car. He’s never been inside a grocery store or a day care center, has never heard the sound of a dishwasher or washing machine. He’s never felt the cold air of a January day blow across his face. Hospital records list his address in Fort Madison, Iowa, but he’s never been inside the house. Or outside it. Until now.
"All of our doctors are great but Dr. Joshua Holt (orthopedics) is stand out-top notch. Harper sees him more than any other provider."—Miranda and Nate Aktinson
At 25 weeks pregnant, Hunter was considered to be intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) and I had absent blood flow. On August 9, blood flow had reversed and he was born by cesarean section two hours later.
"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 McKearney
Emergency room doctors thought Jonathan’s finger might need to be amputated, but UI Health Care hand surgeon Lindsey S. Caldwell, MD, knew how to save it.
We first became involved with University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital 12 years ago when we learned our then-2-year-old son was born with scoliosis.
