Arkansas Children's is a comprehensive pediatric healthcare system solely dedicated to caring for the children of Arkansas. Founded in 1912, its operations include two hospitals - Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock and Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale - the Pediatric Research Institute, a foundation, numerous clinics across the state and beyond, and various education programs. The system serves more than 700,000 children.
The organization has earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, a designation that places it among the elite eight percent of hospitals worldwide. It also consistently ranks among the nation's best in multiple pediatric specialties according to U.S. News & World Report. Its founding vision is centered on putting children first in everything it does, with the stated mission of making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
