High rankings for patient care at UI Hospitals and Clinics

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics ranks overall as one of "America's Best Hospitals" and 11 of the hospital's specialties rank among the nation's top 50 in U.S. News and World Report magazine's annual survey.

The ranked specialties were:

• Otolaryngology (2)
• Ophthalmology (6)
• Orthopaedics (9)
• Neurology/Neurosurgery (12)
• Respiratory disorders (25)
• Rheumatology (30)
• Digestive diseases (33)
• Cancer (38)
• Geriatrics (46)
• Kidney disorders (47)
• Urology (49)

"This continued recognition underscores how fortunate Iowans are to have such a comprehensive array of medical specialties available to them as a statewide medical resource," said R. Edward Howell, director and CEO of UI Hospitals and Clinics. "These rankings provide well-deserved recognition to all the physicians, nurses, support staff, and volunteers affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care."

Howell noted that several of the UI's ranked specialties--including cancer, geriatrics, and orthopaedics--reflect the demographics and health needs of the state's residents, a confirmation that UI Hospitals and Clinics is serving its mission well.

"What's especially impressive is the quality, breadth, and consistency of our rankings," he added. "All Iowans can be very proud to have such a superb health care resource readily available to them."

It was the eleventh time in 11 years that UI Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report.

The complete rankings are available on the World Wide Web at www.usnews.com.