Arkansas Children's

As part of the Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse educators recently provided S.T.A.B.L.E. training to staff at Conway Regional Medical Center and North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program offers specialized neonatal education focused on post-resuscitation and pre-transport stabilization. The program's six care modules include Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work and Emotional Support. By sharing knowledge and best practices with community hospital teams across the region, we're helping ensure newborns receive the highest level of care when they need it most. 💙 Learn more about the ACH Nursery Alliance at bit.ly/TheNurseryAlliance #NICU #NeonatalCare #NurseryAlliance #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren #NursingEducation

🥎❤️ Arkansas Children's patient and Glen Rose High School softball pitcher Presley Clardy, 16, was surprised with a trip to the Women's College World Series (WCWS) by ESPN's Holly Rowe! After being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in February, Presley has shown incredible strength throughout her treatment journey at Arkansas Children's. Through Rowe's nonprofit, Joy+Us, Presley and her family received an all-expenses-paid trip to Oklahoma City to experience this year's Women's College World Series. Rowe, who is a cancer survivor, said the nonprofit aims to bring joy to those who need it the most and create joyful memories. Before heading out, Presley received a special sendoff at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, surrounded by her family, care team and supporters, including Arkansas Children's pediatric oncologist and pediatrician Dr. Weston Grant of UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. We're cheering for you, Presley, and hope you're having an unforgettable time at the WCWS! ❤️✨ #Hodgkinlymphoma #Oncology #WCWS #Softball #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

What began as a routine 20-week ultrasound quickly turned into a life-changing journey for first-time parents Taylor and Hunter Hutchinson, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. After concerns were raised about their daughter Baylor’s heart, the family was referred to Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute, where a fetal echocardiogram revealed Baylor likely had aortic arch hypoplasia, a condition in which the aortic arch is too narrow to carry blood throughout the body. When Baylor was born, her diagnosis was confirmed, and at just 13 days old, she underwent life-saving open-heart surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock to repair her aortic arch. “We always heard people in this area of Oklahoma would take their kiddos to Arkansas Children’s because it’s the best hospital to go to. We have several, but Arkansas Children’s is the recommended one,” Taylor said. “If we had a question, there was always someone to answer it for us and answer it in a way we would understand and were comfortable with. We received unwavering support through the entire journey.” Read more about Baylor’s inspiring journey: bit.ly/BaylorsJourney #Cardiology #Heart #PediatricCardiology #ACHI #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

💚 June is #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth 💚 Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves to the side instead of growing straight. A child with scoliosis may have a spine shaped like an “S” or a “C,” and the condition can range from mild to severe. Early detection and expert care can make a meaningful difference for children with scoliosis. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of scoliosis, and the treatment options available through Arkansas Children’s at bit.ly/ScoliosisAC #Scoliosis #Orthopedics #Spine #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #ACNW #Springdale #NWA #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

🌟 Champion Series Spotlight: Meet Snickers, Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s facility dog! 🐾 When visitors first meet Snickers, they see a sweet golden retriever. But what they may not realize is that she’s also a highly trained member of the Arkansas Children’s care team. From helping patients build fine motor skills during occupational therapy to providing comfort during difficult treatments, Snickers plays an important role in helping children heal. She’s a puzzle partner, a role model, a source of encouragement and a comforting presence when children need it most. Read more about a day in the life of Snickers at bit.ly/SnickersFacilityDog #FacilityDog #DiTL #Blog #New #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

When preteens learn about puberty before it happens, they feel more prepared. More than 800 kids and parents joined UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for Girlology and Guyology Puberty Sessions in April. Led by UAMS OB-GYNs Dr. Nirvana Manning, Dr. Laura Hollenbach and Dr. Kate Stambough, along with urologists Dr. Timothy Langford and Dr. Ashay Patel, these programs create a safe, supportive environment where families can learn about puberty, health and communication with accurate medical guidance. By helping children understand the changes ahead, Girlology and Guyology empower them to approach puberty with greater confidence while giving parents the tools and knowledge to navigate these important conversations. We're grateful to our partners at UAMS for helping provide educational opportunities that support the health and wellness of children across Arkansas. #Girlology #Guyology #UAMS #Puberty #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

📣 Families in Arkansas: We want to hear from you! The LINK (Leveraging Implementation and eNgagement for Knowledge Impact) program by Arkansas Children’s Research Institute is hosting community listening sessions to learn what health topics, research and science-based programs matter most to Arkansas families so we can better meet the needs of our communities. Your input will help shape how we share information and resources with communities across the state! Register for a listening session near you at bit.ly/LINKsessions #Research #ACRI #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #LittleRock #NWA #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Cardiology Reunion! ❤️ Our team members loved reconnecting with patients and families outside of the hospital and celebrating how far they've come. Events like these remind us that the connections we build extend far beyond appointments and hospital stays. We're honored to be part of each family's journey and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate these big milestones together! Learn more about the Arkansas Children's Heart Institute at bit.ly/HeartInstituteAC #Heart #Cardiology #Reunion #ACHI #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #LittleRock #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren

A surprise visit from Ben Rector! 🎶🎸 Singer-songwriter and University of Arkansas graduate Ben Rector surprised patients at Arkansas Children’s Hospital with a special jam session during his visit for the grand opening of our new main entrance! Performing a set of his own songs, Ben connected with patients through the power of music, shared words of encouragement and even taught 8-year-old burn patient Chevyanne a few chords on the acoustic guitar. Thank you, Ben, for sharing your time, your music and your heart with our patients – and for turning an already special day into something extraordinary. 💙✨ #Music #BenRector #ArkansasChildrens #Arkansas #LittleRock

Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance, in collaboration with HALO, has officially launched the Always Safe Sleep Project, an exciting new initiative focused on improving safe sleep practices for newborns and supporting families from day one. We’re proud to kick off this project alongside two of our alliance partners: Saline Memorial Hospital and North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Earlier this month, we celebrated this meaningful collaboration at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, and we’re looking forward to continuing the excitement with another celebration in July at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison! Together, we’re creating safer starts and brighter futures for Arkansas babies. #SafeSleep #HALO #Partnership #NICU #ArkansasChildrens #ChildrensHealth #Arkansas #ACH #KidsHealth #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Hospital #ChildrensHospital #ChampionsForChildren