The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital has ranked in all 10 of its specialty areas, according to U.S. News & World Report‘s 2012-13 Best Children’s Hospital Rankings.

According to a UI press release, the UI Children’s Hospital was the only Iowa hospital to be ranked nationally by U.S. News for children’s care.

"UI Children’s Hospital deserves high praise for its accomplishments," Health Rankings Editor Avery Comarow said in the press release. "UI Children’s Hospital has a reservoir of dedication and expertise that helps the sickest kids. Our goal at U.S. News is to identify and call attention to pediatric centers like this one."

The UI Children’s Hospital was one of 80 hospitals nationwide to rank in one or more specialties, the release said.

— by Kristen East