The Helen G. Nassif Center for Women's & Children's Health at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is the region’s leading provider of maternity, neonatal, and pediatric care. Nearly 2,400 babies are born here annually, making it Cedar Rapids’ “Baby Hospital.” The center features advanced birthing suites, a state-of-the-art Level III NICU, and a pediatric intensive care unit. With a focus on family-centered care, the center supports families through every stage of childbirth and childhood health, offering specialized services, security, and comfort. The center is also a leader in breastfeeding support, high-risk maternal care, and innovative pediatric therapies

• Maternity and childbirth services

• Neonatal Intensive Care (Level III NICU)

• Pediatric care and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• Family-centered care for women and children

• High-risk maternal and newborn care

• Lactation and breastfeeding support

• Family-centered, individualized care for every patient

• Highest standards in safety and well-being for mothers, newborns, and children.

• Exceptional outcomes for high-risk pregnancies and premature infants.

• Accredited and recognized for evidence-based, innovative practices

Mission:

• Deliver exceptional, family-centered care for women, newborns, and children.

• Provide the highest quality maternity, neonatal, and pediatric services in a safe, supportive environment1.

Vision:

• To be the leading center for women’s and children’s health in the region, recognized for innovation, compassion, and excellence in care

• U.S. News & World Report: High Performing in Adult Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)

• Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care: Recognized for evidence-based care and successful breastfeeding initiatives.

• National Award for Outstanding Family-Centered Maternity Care: First birth care center in the nation to receive this honor.

• March of Dimes NICU Family Support Site: Iowa’s first and only site for this program, supporting families of critically ill newborns

• Recognized for high-quality outcomes for babies of all gestational ages and care for extremely low birth weight infants