BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN DESERVE THE VERY BEST

from Arkansas Money & Politics August 2023

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Thank you for recognizing these champions for children as “Champions of Health Care” in 2023.

As the only health care system in the state dedicated to caring for children, Arkansas Children’s statewide network of care ensures children have access to pediatric health care close to home in all four corners of our state, and beyond.

the people they serve. By strategically focusing its grant funding on community-based solutions, the foundation hopes to nurture community health leadership, foster collaboration and innovation and leverage financial, human and community resources to produce a measurable, positive impact.

NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY Harrison

The volunteer auxiliary of the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is a commendable group that provides valuable support to the health care system through a variety of activities ranging from staffing information desks to crafting booties for newborns. Volunteers are also responsible for managing Nightingale’s Gift Shop and their thrift shop, the profits from which benefit the hospital.

UNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEER SERVICES Searcy

As the hospital’s volunteer program, the Unity Health Auxiliary includes local residents who give of their time and talents toward helping Unity Health’s patients and their family members, guests, and associates. Auxiliary members donate thousands of hours of service to the hospital every year by providing assistance to various departments and information desks throughout the hospital among other important projects and duties.

Hospital Systems

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S

Arkansas Children’s is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas’ more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health.

Baptist Health

Baptist Health is Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; a graduate residency program; and access to virtual care.

It is also the largest private not-forprofit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs.

CHI ST. VINCENT

CHI St. Vincent is a regional health network serving central and southwest Arkansas. It has served the people of these communities since 1888 with a history of many firsts. The CHI St. Vincent networks include primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, hospitals, home health, rehabilitation and surgery centers. With more than 4,500 employees, 1,000 medical staff members and 500 volunteers, it consistently receives praise for advancements in care.

Conway Regional

Established in 1921, Conway Regional Health System provides complete health care services to the growing communities of north-central Arkansas. In addition to the award-winning Conway Regional Medical Center, the network operates a medical center in Dardanelle. Conway Regional also operates more than 40 clinics, therapy centers, imaging centers and emergency care facilities throughout the region.

Unity Health

Unity Health is an award-winning, Arkansas health care system serving eight counties with four hospitals, 13 family practice clinics and 15 specialties including the Cardiology Clinic, Orthopaedic and Spine Center, Cancer Center and inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and physical rehabilitation. As a leading health care provider, with more than 2,300 associates, 150 specialized physicians and the second largest residency program in the state, Unity Health is serving its communities with expert, compassionate care.

Innovation In Health Care

ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION

Fort Smith

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a not-for-profit institution located on 500-plus acres in Fort Smith. ACHE is fulfilling its mission of educating future healthcare professionals through its programs: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM), Master of Science in Biomedicine (MSB), Master of Public Health (MPH), School of Physical Therapy (ACHE PT), and the School of Occupational Therapy (ACHE OT). The ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center (RIHWC) just celebrated the opening of the first floor in the 317,000 square foot facility.

Arkansas Share

Little Rock

SHARE, the Arkansas State Health Alliance for Records Exchange, is the statewide health information exchange that securely and efficiently gathers and shares medical records from different health care providers. This allows participating hospitals, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to better coordinate care and correct potential mistakes, especially in emergencies. SHARE makes the process of sharing health records easier, faster, and more secure than past less secure methods like fax, email or postal mail.

Elder Independence Home Care

Bryant

Superior Senior Care

For more than 38 years, Superior Senior Care has served thousands of families across Arkansas. As the first licensed and nationally accredited caregiver referral service in the state, it has blazed a path by not only providing better care, but also pushing for and attaining higher safety and performance standards in the industry. Superior’s goal is to serve clients and their families the way they need it — safely, dependably and affordably.

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

Little Rock

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock champions health care innovation in Arkansas. In June, UAMS opened the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, bringing together orthopedic, spine and pain-management experts under one roof to transform how musculoskeletal health care is provided in Arkansas — and beyond. A month later, UAMS opened a new radiation oncology center with expanded capabilities, including the state’s first proton center, to provide advanced radiation treatments for children and adults with cancer.