Arkansas Children's Hospital
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| Name | Arkansas Children's Hospital |
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Care system | Private hospital |
| Type | Children's hospital |
| Affiliation | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| Emergency | Pediatric emergency department |
Arkansas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The hospital provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, and is a major referral center for pediatric specialty care in the Arkansas region, working closely with Arkansas Children's Northwest. The hospital is also a teaching hospital, providing residency training and fellowship training programs in pediatrics and pediatric specialties for medical students from University of Arkansas, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University.
● History
The hospital was founded in 1912 by Freida Miller, a nurse and social worker who recognized the need for a children's hospital in Arkansas. The hospital has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years, including the addition of a new emergency department in 2012, designed by HKS, Inc., and a neonatal intensive care unit in 2015, equipped with GE Healthcare technology. The hospital has also established partnerships with other healthcare organizations, including Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna, to provide access to care for children and families across the state, including those in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Jonesboro, Arkansas.
● Campus and Facilities
The hospital is located on a 33-acre campus in Little Rock, Arkansas, and features a range of facilities, including private patient rooms, operating rooms, and imaging facilities equipped with Siemens and Philips Healthcare technology. The hospital also has a helipad for emergency transport and a parking garage for visitors, designed by Jacobs Engineering. The campus is also home to the Arkansas Children's Research Institute, a research center focused on pediatric research and clinical trials, collaborating with National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, and March of Dimes. The hospital's facilities are designed to provide a child-friendly environment, with features such as play areas, outdoor spaces, and art therapy programs developed in partnership with Walt Disney Company, Legoland, and Children's Miracle Network.
● Patient Care and Services
The hospital provides a range of patient care services, including emergency care, surgical services, and inpatient care, staffed by pediatricians and nurse practitioners from University of California, Los Angeles, University of Pennsylvania, and Duke University. The hospital also offers a range of specialty services, including cardiology, oncology, and neurology, in collaboration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Boston Children's Hospital. The hospital has a telemedicine program that allows patients to receive care remotely, using technology from Cisco Systems and Microsoft. The hospital also has a range of support services, including social work, chaplaincy, and child life services, provided in partnership with American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
● Research and Education
The hospital is involved in a range of research studies and clinical trials, focused on pediatric diseases and conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and asthma, in collaboration with National Cancer Institute, American Diabetes Association, and American Lung Association. The hospital also provides education and training programs for healthcare professionals, including residency training and fellowship training programs in pediatrics and pediatric specialties, accredited by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and American Board of Pediatrics. The hospital has partnerships with academic institutions, including University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, and Johns Hopkins University, to advance pediatric research and education. The hospital also offers continuing education programs for nurses and other healthcare professionals, provided in partnership with American Nurses Association and American Medical Association.
● Awards and Recognition
The hospital has received a range of awards and recognition for its quality of care and patient safety, including Leapfrog Group and Joint Commission accreditation. The hospital has also been recognized as a magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and has received awards for its community outreach and health education programs, such as the CDC Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has been recognized for its excellence in pediatric care by Children's Hospital Association and American Academy of Pediatrics. The hospital's physicians and nurses have also received individual awards and recognition for their excellence in patient care and contributions to pediatric medicine, including American Medical Association and American Nurses Association awards. Category:Children's hospitals in the United States