University of Iowa Health Care Seeks Hospital Renaming Approval Following $70 Million Donation
University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to rename its existing adult hospital. This proposed renaming recognizes a $70 million donation from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation, which was originally earmarked for…
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 10, 2026 —
University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) has submitted a request to the Iowa Board of Regents for approval to rename its adult hospital. The proposed change is in recognition of a significant donation totaling $70 million from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation.
The substantial gift from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation was initially designated for the construction of a patient care tower. However, that project has since been canceled. The decision to seek a hospital renaming signifies a redirection of these funds to support UIHC’s broader mission and operations.
Details regarding the exact name of the existing adult hospital or the specific timeline for the Board of Regents’ review were not immediately available. The proposed renaming must undergo the formal approval process established by the Iowa Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public universities, including the University of Iowa.
Story summarized from the original created by CBJ News Staff on corridorbusiness.com, see more information here.
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