UI Stead Family Children's Hospital

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Aug 6

    🥁 Announcing…the 2021 Kid Captains! After a year away, due to the pandemic, we’re happy to introduce the incredible kids being honored during the 2021 season. Meet them here:

    Graphic showing the 2021 Kid Captains in their football jerseys
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  2. Oct 29

    “Cocooning” is one way to give extra protection to children who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.

    What is Cocooning?
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  3. Oct 28

    Spunky. Sassy. Beautiful. Brave. Madison Williams' mother uses several adjectives to describe her daughter. “We tell her quite often that she’s changing the world, one person at a time,” Stephanie Williams says. Get to know this week’s :

    Kid Captain Madison Williams
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  4. Oct 28

    Simply incredible! We are so thankful for the support of our patients and families! 💛🖤

    Creating tomorrow by raising $343,954.04 today.
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  5. Oct 28

    Today is ! For every Blizzard® sold today, Oct. 28, at participating stores, a portion of the sale will be donated to our hospital. Watch Tate Manahl—who had several surgeries after a lawn mowing accident—and his family do a Blizzard® taste test.

    Manahl Family does Blizzard taste test
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  6. Oct 27

    Halloween is quickly approaching. While is still present in our community, there’s still a way for you—and your kiddos—to safely satisfy your sweet tooth this Sunday. Read our tips:

    Girl dressed for halloween holding a bucket that looks like a jack-o-lantern
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  7. Oct 27

    Please read the full story here.

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  8. Oct 26

    "We have seen many more COVID-positive patients since August than we saw the entire pandemic." Watch this video from for a glimpse inside our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

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  9. Oct 25

    Every day is a good day for ice cream, but Oct. 28, is extra sweet! That’s because participating locations are donating a portion of every Blizzard® sale to our hospital as part of Miracle Treat Day! Find a participating location here:

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  10. Oct 25

    Madison didn’t cry when she was born, and then her airway collapsed. Diagnosed with a rare congenital syndrome, she has been through 19 surgeries over the years. Now 9, she loves to dance and sing. 💛 Meet this week’s from Carlisle, Iowa:

    Kid Captain Madison Williams
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  11. Oct 22

    We are excited to have been recognized as National Gold Certified Safe Sleep Hospital! This certification is based on our commitment to teaching safe sleep best practices to families with infants.

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  12. Oct 21

    Our hospital was designed using scientific evidence. Every element—from the color palettes used to the elliptical shape of the building—is based on research that shows it to be beneficial for patients and families receiving care at children’s hospitals.

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  13. Retweeted
    Oct 21

    We received a special delivery from Shimek Elementary. Thank you - this means more than you know. 💛

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  14. Retweeted
    Oct 20

    is just around the corner! 🎃 Here are some tips to stay safe this spooky season:

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  15. Oct 19

    Tune in tomorrow as experts from ’s industry leading program, including pediatric neurologist Alex Bassuk, MD, discuss research happening now that is leading to discoveries for improved treatments. More details:

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  16. Oct 18

    ”I feel really happy that so many people care.” In case you missed it, ESPN interviewed one of our patients and talked about our Ohmni Robots during the game on Saturday. 💛🖤 🎥: ESPN

    Pediatric patient interviewed during Iowa-Purdue football game
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  17. Oct 17

    ☑️ High fives with the team ☑️ Meet Head Coach Kirk Ferentz ☑️ Photo with Herky ☑️ Meet President Barbara Wilson ☑️ Pump up the crowd from midfield at Kinnick Stadium Kid Captain Ayden Gendreau enjoyed a special day Saturday. 💛🖤

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  18. Oct 14

    When Ayden takes the field as Saturday, he'll have the memories of his dad with him—they would always watch games together. Ayden is healthy now, following surgeries to fix heart defects and his spine. His story:

    Ayden Gendreau holds a picture of him and his late father as he stands inside the Iowa Hawkeye football locker room.
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  19. Oct 13

    Need a swaddle or other safe sleep item? Save 10% with our Safety Store through Friday.

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  20. Oct 11

    We were excited to host this weekend during their War on Wheels (WOW) Bike Ride. As a new partner of theirs, 25 percent of the funds raised during this ride will support our pediatric research efforts!

    Cal's Angels group photo near Kinnick Stadium
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  21. Oct 11

    Thank you for your partnership, ! Our patients and families will enjoy these comfort kits! 💛

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