Arkansas Children's is the state's only pediatric healthcare system with a singular focus on treating children. Founded in 1912, the non-profit organization operates two hospitals in Little Rock and Springdale, along with a research institute, a foundation, clinics, and education programs. Its system provides care to more than 700,000 children across Arkansas.
The organization has earned Magnet Recognition, a designation awarded to the elite eight percent of hospitals worldwide, which recognizes excellence in nursing professionalism, teamwork, and patient care. The system's stated mission, rooted in its founding over a century ago, is to champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow.
