Arkansas Children Hospital
Jonesboro Family Gives $2M to Arkansas Children’s, $1M to Northeast Arkansas Clinic
Lynn and Don Parker had given anonymously in the past, but they announced their latest gift in an effort to encourage others to donate. read more >
Heather Cherry Named Senior VP & Chief Nursing Officer at Arkansas Children’s LR (Movers & Shakers)
Cherry has spent more than two decades in nursing leadership and has experience with neonatal care, emergency centers, and quality and performance improvement. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hires New Senior VP and Chief Nursing Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Kris Maddalena brings more than 15 years of nursing leadership experience to the role and will lead the largest division of the hospital’s workforce. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Receives $1.15M Donation
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary recently donated $1.15 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital to support programs and research initiatives. read more >
Brian Reemtsen to Lead Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute
Arkansas Children's Hospital names pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Brian Reemtsen to lead its new Heart Institute. read more >
ACH Utilizes Electronic Record Model to Earn Recognition
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has achieved Stage 6 of the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model; stage 7 is the highest level attainable. read more >
Employees at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Raise $1.3M for Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Employees at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville raised nearly $1.3 million for Arkansas Children's Hospital, according to the hospital's foundation. read more >
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