Arkansas Children's is proud to announce a generous $2 million gift from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to the Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) expansion project. The Jonesboro family is a long-standing supporter of Arkansas Children's and has, once again, demonstrated their commitment to the health and well-being of children. The support from donors like the Parkers enables Arkansas Children's to build a new generation of care. Read more here: bit.ly/ParkersDonationLI
Arkansas Children's
Hospitals and Health Care
Little Rock, AR 23,175 followers
We champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow.
About us
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); the state’s only magnetoencephalography (MEG) system for neurosurgical planning and cutting-edge research; and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties (2022—2023): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology. Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.
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http://www.archildrens.org
External link for Arkansas Children's
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Little Rock, AR
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1912
- Specialties
- Nursing, pediatrics, Healthcare, Medicine, Research, and Philanthropy
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Updates
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🏗️🌟 Expansion Update! 🌟🏗️ Witness the amazing progress happening at Arkansas Children's in our time-lapse video! Construction is now in full swing at both Arkansas Children's Hospital and Arkansas Children's Northwest (ACNW) as part of our extensive clinical expansion project: 🏥 Over 265,000 new square feet being added 🛠️ More than 170,000 square feet being renovated 👩⚕️ Elevating care across 27 specialties We're not just expanding facilities – we're advancing pediatric healthcare in Arkansas and the region. 💙 Learn more about our progress towards a healthier tomorrow and plan your next visit: bit.ly/ExpansionLI #Arkansas #Pediatrics #ConstructionUpdate #HealthcareInnovation
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🔬 We're thrilled to announce that Arkansas Children's Research Institute (ACRI) has received $3.3 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a groundbreaking study. Over the next five years, our team, led by Dr. Josh Kennedy and Dr. Peter Mourani, will investigate viral and host factors contributing to severe respiratory disease in children, including COVID-19. This research aims to enhance global child health outcomes by identifying critical vulnerabilities across various respiratory viruses. Learn more about this incredible research at bit.ly/ACRIStudyLI #ChildHealth #ResearchBreakthrough #NIHGrant #COVID19
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🌟 Champion Series Spotlight: Meet Jesus, an environmental services (EVS) team member at Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW). Beyond his cleaning duties, Jesus spreads warmth and joy in every patient interaction. He cherishes daily moments with children and parents, forging lasting bonds with long-term patients. His welcoming personality shines through even behind a mask, making him a beloved figure in our hospital community. 🧽✨ Read more about a Day in the Life of Jesus: bit.ly/JesusAmbrizLI #arkansas #DITL #EVS #healthcare #hospital
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Our Champions for Children orientation provides new hires an opportunity to meet leadership, immerse themselves in our culture and values and launch into their Arkansas Children's careers. Please help us welcome our new team members at Arkansas Children's Hospital and Arkansas Children's Northwest! #teamwork #culture #healthcare #orientation
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In a tale as old as time, Princesses Aurora and Belle ventured from their castle corridors to the hallways of Arkansas Children's Hospital this week. 🌹🏰 Thank you to our special visitors for enchanting our patients with endless smiles and magic. 💫✨ #Princesses #Volunteers #Pediatrics
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Join us as an RN II. We have inpatient and outpatient areas available. Our RNs are champions for children. Apply at archildrens.org/careers #rn #pediatrics #nursing
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Arkansas Children's Northwest now offers advanced imaging services like cardiac MRI and cardiac CT to our pediatric and adult congenital heart patients. 💙 Our groundbreaking approach combines our experts in Little Rock with our technology and team in Springdale, which means access to high-quality health care that's closer to home, saving patients and families hours of travel time. #Arkansas #CardiacMRI #Healthcare #Pediatrics
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Our latest episode of Providing Pediatrics with Charles Wooley is out now 🎙️ Tune in as Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Todd Maxson sheds light on the specialized trauma systems across Arkansas that ensure rapid, life-saving care for our pediatric patients: bit.ly/DrMaxson #HealthcarePodcast #Pediatrics #Healthcare
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Dr. Sagar Mehta, director of the craniofacial team at Arkansas Children’s and an assistant professor of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, discusses craniosynostosis – a condition where skull bones fuse early. From non-surgical options to specialized surgeries, the orthotics team at Arkansas Children's Hospital provides comprehensive support for affected children. Read our blog to learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatments of craniosynostosis: bit.ly/craniosynostosisLI #CraniofacialAwarenessMonth #Craniosynostosis #Pediatrics
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