H E A LT H C A R E D E S I G N S H O W C A S E CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL The New University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital IOWA CITY, IOWA Submitted by: Heery International Inc. IOWA CITY, IOWA The new University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is designed to enhance healthcare services for children and their families across the region. This new pediatric health "Center of Excellence" further develops a statewide, Iowa-specific children's system of care by creating a high-quality children's hospital. The new 14-story inpatient care facility, with two levels below ground and 12 above, will initially have 134 beds. The new tower is built immediately south of the new underground hospital parking Ramp 2, which is covered with a park-like plaza that serves as a front yard for the main entrance to the entire complex. The team recognized the importance of creating a child- and family148 08.16 * Supplement to Healthcare Design