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Beyond providing quality housing services to its clients, Fairway is also wholly committed to charity and community support. Fairway achieves its philanthropic aims through two nonprofit organizations, Fairway Cares and the American Warrior Initiative. For over 20 years, Fairway Cares has given Fairway’s 7,000 employees institutional support during times of crisis. Through employee referrals, Fairway Cares sends comforting care packages or financial assistance. Fairway Cares not only sends gifts to Fairway workers but also their family members, friends and neighbors who need help during a critical illness, the loss of a loved one or recuperation from physical trauma. Fairway underwrites all administrative costs of the Fairway Cares nonprofit, and all other operating costs and donations are financed by fundraisers and employee payroll deductions. One such fundraiser was a partnership with Aaliyah’s Army, a group supporting Aaliyah Delgado, a girl with neuroblastoma whose mother is a Fairway Group real estate agent. The two organizations sponsored a charity golf tournament which raised over $22,000 for the family, allowing Aaliyah’s parents to make her healing their full-time occupation. Aaliyah had her last chemo treatment in November, 2018, and her cancer is now fully in remission. Fairway Cares continues to take an interest in the long-term care of the Delgado family. Beyond financial support and fundraising, Fairway Cares also sends care packages to those in need, containing items like blankets, lotions, books and handmade ornaments. Despite these things being small, they have a significant value. As one care package recipient puts it, “Life is fragile, and time is of great importance. You’d be surprised how little things like these come distinctly into focus, and it’s amazing to work with a company that recognizes that.” The packages not only meet certain physical needs but also emotional ones — that Fairway sees them as more than just employees and that there are people across the country who want the recipients to feel cared for. Fairway’s other charitable arm is the American Warrior Initiative (AWI). Formed in 2012 by a former Army captain and a Fairway branch manager, AWI’s motto is “Find the Need and Fill the Need.” For AWI and Fairway, this means educating, encouraging and inspiring Americans to give back to past and present military members, and the AWI has given back in spades. 100 percent of its donations go to veterans and active-duty service members, spearheading over 100 initiatives to provide mortgage-free housing, business grants and home upgrades. In 2018, the AWI donated $885,000 and paired 21 service dogs with veterans across 32 cities. The specific need filled by Fairway is providing excellent housing services to its military clients, who relocate 10 times more often than civilian families. In pursuit of this goal, AWI hosts American Warrior Real Estate Professional Boot Camps, which have educated over 25,000 real estate agents and mortgage professionals on the particular needs of military members to help reduce moving-related stress, costs, frustrations and instability. Additionally, Fairway reaches out to the spouses of service members, offering real-estate agent training, as their certificates can follow their transfers around the states. While the needs of active and former military service members are large and multifaceted, Fairway is devoted to providing whatever help it can muster, believing that none of us can do everything, but everyone can do something.

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The only thing better than breakfast at your favorite eatery is one made at home, from scratch. This month, we have you covered with some delicious recipes, all centered around the first (and best) meal of the day. Check out the same cinnamon roll recipe that publisher Heather Baker made in her cooking class, followed by Baker's own famous sausage balls. Top it off with some homemade french toast, courtesy of yours truly, Have yourself a merry little Christmas.

Cinnamon Rolls By Wendy Schay, Culinary Instructor at UA-Pulaski Technical College Basic Cinnamon Roll Glaze 4 oz. (1 stick) butter 16 oz. (4 cups) powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 6 TB. hot water Making the dough:

Cinnamon Roll Dough 8 oz. (1 cup) milk, scalded (heated just to a boil, allowed to cool) 8 oz. (1 cup) water, warm 0.5 oz. (1 TB.) instant yeast 4.2 oz. (2/3 cup) sugar 5.4 oz. (11 TB.) butter, room temperature 0.5 oz. (1 TB. salt 2 eggs 32 – 43 oz. (7 ½ - 8 cups) all purpose flour Cinnamon sugar filling 8 oz. (2 sticks) butter, melted 12.4 oz. (1 ½ cup) sugar 1 oz. (4 TB.) Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing 8 oz. (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 4 oz. cream cheese, room temp 1 tsp. vanilla 2 oz. milk 3 cups powdered sugar ½ tsp. salt

1. Heat milk just to a boil on a stovetop or in a microwave. Set aside to cool to around 110 degrees F. *If it’s too hot it will scramble the eggs and kill the yeast. 2. In a bowl, combine cooled milk, water, sugar, room temperature butter, salt and eggs. 3. Gradually add flour. Once added, knead for 5-8 minutes on low or by hand 8-10 minutes, until your dough springs back when pressed with a finger. 4. Place dough into a lightly sprayed bowl covered with a tea towel or plastic wrap for about 1 hour at room temperature. Prepare your filling: 5. Melt 8 oz. of butter. 6. Combine the cinnamon and sugar together. 7. Prep pans by spreading a small amount of the melted butter on the bottom and sides of the pans. 8. Lightly flour the surface. Divide dough into 2 halves. Roll each half into a 15” x 9” rectangle. Pick it up often to make sure it isn’t sticking.

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9. Onto each half, spread half of the melted butter evenly then sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Combine the cinnamon sugar and butter using your hands, spread to the edge of the dough. 10. Roll the dough up from the long end. Seal the seam by pinching it closed. 11. Cut dough into 10-12 1.5” slices for regular sized cinnamon rolls, or 2” slices for jumbo size. 12. Place cut side up in buttered pan close together but not touching. Cover and let proof until doubled about 45 minutes. 13. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown or until the internal temperature reaches 190’F on an instant-read thermometer. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes before icing. Prepare your icing: 14. Cream cheese icing: combine all ingredients in a mixer bowl, mix on low, or by hand until smooth. 15. Basic glaze: combine the softened butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until it forms a thick paste. Add hot water 1 TB. at a time until desired consistency. The rolls will remain fresh for up to two days covered well at room temp, or up to one week in the refrigerator, covered and wrapped well. *Cream cheese iced rolls must be stored in the refrigerator.


Sausage Balls By Heather Baker, Publisher, AY Media Group 3 cups Bisquick 1 lb. ground sausage, uncooked ½ lb. grated cheddar cheese 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, kneading gently until evenly mixed. 3. Pinch and remove teaspoon-sized portions from the dough and form into balls. 4. Place the balls on a pan and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Prepared dough may be kept frozen until ready to cook.

French Toast By Dustin Jayroe, Editor, AY Magazine 1 loaf pre-sliced, thick, French or Italian bread (two days old) 6 eggs 1 TB. brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract (real) 1 cup milk (Whole or reduced fat) ½ cup heavy cream 1 TB. butter 1. Sit the butter to the side. Whisk all other ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until the eggs are completely broken down and everything is well combined. 2. Lay bread slices face down, side-by-side in a dish or pan. 3. Pour liquid mixture over the top of the bread evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes, flipping bread slices over halfway through. 4. Heat a pan over medium heat. 5. Drop the butter into the pan and wait for it to melt completely. 6. Lay soaked bread slices face down in the pan. 7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned. Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit or dusted with powdered sugar (or all three).

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YULETIDE ATTRACTIONS AT MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES

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The CALS Rooker library in Otter Creek is your go-to for fun holiday activities in Little Rock. On December 7, teens at the library can craft Pinterestinspired ornaments, and on December 16, people of all ages can come in from the cold to enjoy a hot cocoa bar and Christmas cookie decorating.

BENTONVILLE Arkansas’ premier art museum opens this merry season on December 15 with a Family Sunday featuring holiday-themed live performances from communities around Northwest Arkansas. Then, starting on December 21, Crystal Bridges will provide a fun, artistic experience five afternoons a week with Winter Break Wonders. Your kids can make fun crafts, take in the holidaythemed culture and enjoy live performances while giving you an almost-daily break to deal with other holiday stresses.

Mid-America Science Museum HOT SPRINGS The Dino Lites return to Hot Springs this year, where families can take a walk through the dinosaur exhibits and see how their local community groups have decorated the ancient beasts in tinsel and lights. The Oaklawn DinoTrek’s Dino Lites are open every Friday and Saturday from November 29 to December 28.

Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along BELLA VISTA On December 8, community voices from all around Northwest Arkansas will gather at Bella Vista Lutheran Church to join together in singing the various movements of Handel’s Messiah. People of all ages, races, creeds and singing aptitudes are welcome, rehearsals will take place on the two Saturdays preceding the performance.

Christmas and Candlelight WASHINGTON Since 1987, families have delighted at strolling through the candlelit streets of Historic Washington State Park’s village with walking tours and carriage rides. If your young ones get hungry on the walk, pop into Williams’ Tavern and help yourselves to a buffet with traditional Christmas foods. Washington’s Christmas and Candlelight runs all day on December 7 & 14.

Children’s Christmas Train Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas PINE BLUFF This December, the ASC in Pine Bluff is leaning into the arts portion of its name; from December 12-15, it is presenting A Christmas Story: The Play, and before Saturday’s show ASC will hold a Family Funday centered around making an A Christmas Story-inspired ornament to take home after the play ends.

SPRINGDALE & VAN BUREN Starting on November 30 and running until December 23, the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad will run the rails with Holiday Express and Children’s Christmas Train rides, having roundtrips and hour-long rides departing from their Springdale and Van Buren stations. Kids aboard can have fun with Santa and friends, singing Christmas songs and drinking hot chocolate.

SEASONAL EVENTS

Holidays on the Bricks ROGERS Hit the steps with your little ones at downtown Rogers’ 4th-annual Holidays on the Bricks, starting December 7th with school and church choirs caroling on the streets, accompanied with cocoa and candy canes. The festivities also provide ample opportunities for Santa sightings; on December 7 and 8 your kids can snap a picture with the Big Man him-

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2019 Winter Market CONWAY On December 1, the Winter Market returns to Conway, offering an open-air festival featuring a Bavarian-style arts and crafts market, live shows, family activities, shopping and seasonal foods.

Santa Cares Holiday Sensory Event MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Christmas is a joyful time for all people, regardless of their faculties or needs, but for some people with special needs, the loud, bustling holiday crowds can be a little too stressful. At Little Rock’s Park Plaza, Rogers’ Central Mall and Jonesboro’s Turtle Creek Malls, Santa Cares invites people within every spectrum of special needs to come with their families to a private photo session with Santa on December 8 at both locations.

Caroling in the Caverns BLANCHARD SPRINGS The joyful strains of this holiday season can be heard even in the deep darkness of Blanchard Springs, where every weekend from November 29 to December 22, you’ll be able to take your tot to gaze at the magnificent beauty of the caves and hear the resounding notes of Christmas carols performed by live musicians. aymag.com


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Coordinating with surgeons and patients for 30 years, New York transplant Michael Kaczkowski has created facial and somatic alloplastic restorations for patients all over the world. He has treated household-name movie stars, UN delegates, International Politicans, and supermodels. Michael’s internationally recognized expertise and collection of restorative technologies may be of help to you when ablative-restoring cosmetic procedures can not.

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The established team of medical professionals at Shewmake Plastic Surgery and The Skin Retreat are all highly trained in the most state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments to help both women and men restore their truest selves. The surgical offerings encompass restorations of the face, breasts and body, and non-surgical options include aesthetic corrections, BOTOX, as well as facial and body contouring. As they say, “The Skin Retreat is more than just a pretty face. We offer treatments to assist in feeling and looking your best in every way.”

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field of aesthetics who has dedicated her life to helping patients both look and feel their best, believing that her work provides improvements to her patients’ mental and physical health. Whiting-Clyburn has always known that her calling was in helping others. “Every day I can come to work knowing that I will have the opportunity to improve a patient’s mental health,” she says. “For some, I improve their aesthetic profile to boost their confidence, others by taking a moment to listen to their struggles.”

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Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is nestled in the heart of the River Valley in Russellville, Arkansas. Our staff provides skilled professional care in a compassionate and supportive atmosphere. Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center not only provides long-term care services, we also offer a wide range of rehabilitative services. Our physicians, nurses and staff all believe strong relationships with residents and their families is essential to the healing process. The entire staff is devoted to providing quality care, which celebrates the dignity and grace of every single resident.

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Dr. Constance Crisp is the owner and operator of BodyLogicMD of Little Rock, a practice dedicated to the world of natural, anti-aging medicine. Dr. Crisp and her team specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), aesthetic medicine and customized fitness and nutrition programs geared toward helping men and women of the central Arkansas area look and feel their best. As a former psychiatrist, she comes from a different place than many others in the industry. This provides her a unique perspective, as she carries the philosophy that “emotional health affects fundamental wellness and loss of optimum health affects emotional health.” Treating symptoms as general as natural aging or identified as hypothyroidism, menopause, perimenopause, andropause or adrenal dysfunction all fall under the umbrella of offerings at BodyLogicMD, with individualized treatment plans geared toward the needs of the individual. Dr. Crisp completed medical school and residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a graduate of the fellowship program from the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, as well as a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and the Arkansas Medical Society.

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Premier Gastroenterology of Little Rock is a seven-partner practice that places a priority on treating every patient like family, with the belief that its patients are not simply a “name on a chart.” Premier was founded in 2018 by physicians who practiced together at the time who recognized the necessity, as well as the opportunity, to create a new culture in health care in Arkansas. The story of Premier is one of tremendous success, proven by their recent $38 million expansion project. Premier Medical Plaza will soon open its doors with the same sense of compassion and smiling faces their patients know well. One of those smiling faces is the distinguished and consummate professional, Betsy Day. Betsy is truly a premier health care provider – an accomplished registered dietitian who specializes in digestive disorders such as Crohn’s disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, GERD and numerous other conditions. She also works with diabetic patients and those seeking a healthier lifestyle through weight loss. As a registered dietician, she is an important part of the Premier Gastroenterology patient care team, working directly with the physicians to address the needs of their patients through a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Betsy works directly with the patient to ensure their individual nutrition needs are being met, as well as helping identify foods and eating patterns that can be aggravating to their condition. This whole-body approach to health management helps provide patients with an improved, healthier lifestyle.

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The Parkhill Clinic for Women brings more than 50 years of experience in service to the betterment of women’s health. With locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, the clinic has established itself as a name that Northwest Arkansas women can trust. In August, the already acclaimed health care organization instilled a new vision for the future, enabling an expansion of available services for women that they boast is “unlike anything [else] in Northwest Arkansas.” Parkhill believes that comprehensive care for women should go beyond just obstetrics and gynecology, and thus adopted primary care, nutritional support, counseling and aesthetics, all under one roof.

Dr. Paige Partridge has been a member of the Parkhill team since 2000. She graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in biology and received her doctorate of medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She specializes in obstetrics and is also trained in minimally invasive surgery techniques, laparoscopic hysterectomy, robotic surgery, treatment for pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.

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A native of Harrison, Dr. Lindsey Seale has been providing care for women at Parkhill since 2002. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her OB/GYN residency in Augusta, Ga. Seale, like her colleagues, is a dedicated servant to providing quality health care for women.

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Dr. Emily Hinton is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She briefly departed the Natural State to complete her OB/GYN residency at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She then served as associate professor of OB/GYN at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School before returning to Arkansas to begin her service at Parkhill in 2006.

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Dr. Stephanie Lowry is one of Parkhill’s newest additions, joining the team this year. She studied pre-med biology and dietetics at Harding University and obtained her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Prior to joining Parkhill, Lowry served as director of the Eating Disorder Treatment Team at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and started a primary care clinic for women of the region.

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A native of Arkansas, Ashley Lawhon has over 13 years of medical experience, including registered nursing as a graduate of Arkansas Baptist School of Nursing and also of its school of surgical technology. Her main focus has been in the operating room where she transitioned into charge nurse roles at OrthoArkansas, followed by Arkansas Surgical Hospital which required the oversight of 11 operating rooms. Lawhon joined PTCOA in October 2015 as the administrator of the Interventional Surgery Institute and is now the COO. She enjoys reading and spending time at the lake with her husband, Travis, daughter, Emma, and son Wyatt.

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Mary Alexander joined PTCOA as director of human resources in June 2017. A native of Monroe, LA, Alexander graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor of arts in history and obtained her juris doctorate from Tulane University Law School. Prior to joining PTCOA, Alexander focused her practice on all aspects of labor and employment law, including counseling employers on various employment-related legal issues, defending employers at the administrative agency level, representing employers in wage and hour investigations and defending employers in various actions brought in state and federal courts. Alexander resides in Little Rock with her husband, Will, and son, William.

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Director of Human Resources

Katoria Nelson was born and raised in North Little Rock. She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she obtained a bachelor of science in biochemistry. Nelson joined PTCOA in December 2014 where she started working in the call center as an operator. She was promoted to call center coordinator and shortly after accepted a position as a lab technician. Because of Nelson’s hard work and dedication, she was quickly promoted to toxicology manager. Nelson and her husband Justin have two beautiful children, Ayden and Aubrey. She enjoys family vacations at the beach, four-wheeling and spending quality time with extended family and friends.

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Just five years ago, Shelly York was working in the hotel industry in Louisiana, a far cry from performing modern miracles at a hearing center. “[I] had reached a plateau in my career,” York says. “I began seeking a change and found an opportunity with the local Miracle-Ear Center. Through a recommendation of an acquaintance in the industry, I felt like it would be a good fit for me. Little did I know that helping people with their hearing would become a source of such joy and take me where I am today.” York now is a franchise owner of two different Miracle-Ear affiliates; one in Little Rock and the other in Morrilton. Each and every day, MiracleEar provides the gift of sound to Arkansans with hearing impairments, providing them with one of the five senses that those without such disabilities often take for granted. “I have always said that my favorite part of my profession has been the joy that comes from helping my patients reconnect with their family and friends through the ease of communication that comes with better hearing,” York says. “However, now after five years of practice, my favorite part has evolved. I now find that my favorite part is exceeding the expectations of our patients at every point of contact that leads to better hearing. Miracle-Ear not only has the best hearing aids, but we also have the most thorough evaluation, the best trained (and Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences) providers, the most advanced and natural-sounding technology. … And the best music in the lobby.” York is board certified in hearing instrument sciences from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS), a designation that she is supremely proud of, for it shows her dedication to excel beyond just the basic requirements for assisting those with hearing impairments. “Some of the most experienced hearing health professionals in the world share the distinguishing BC-HIS — the symbol of certification through NBC-HIS,” York says. “It’s an assurance that you’re getting the perfect fit for your hearing health care needs.”

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Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan joined the specialists at Legacy in 2016. She attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her neurological residency, internal medicine internship and fellowship through Wake Forest University at the Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Sullivan is board certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Society of Neuroimaging. In her years with Legacy, she has been recognized as one of AY About You’s Best Healthcare Professionals for the past three years and was the runner-up for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s 2018 and 2019 Best of the Best Neurologist.

Dr. Kelli Schlesinger is one of the founding specialists at Legacy, having joined the practice with her husband, Dr. Scott Schlesinger, in 2012. She attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she also completed her residency and internal medicine internship. Schlesinger is board certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the the American Academy of Neurology. She was named one of AY’s Best Healthcare Professionals in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and one of Arkansas Life’s Top Doctors in 2018. Schlesinger sees a variety of neurological conditions.

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Menopause Society Certified West Little Rock Women’s Center is pleased to announce that Dr Julia Watkins and Dr Kimberly Reynolds have successfully met the criteria and have passed the examination necessary to become North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioners. This is a significant achievement, and we congratulate them! Along with Sarah Holland, APN, we care for women of all ages in a compassionate, warm environment. We provide ultrasound, bone mineral density and Mona Lisa Touch laser therapy in house. Call for your appointment today at 501 907-6699.

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Giving Hope Through Healing At Bledsoe Chiropractic, You’re Family When it comes to your care, Conway chiropractor Dr. Amanda Bledsoe and the entire Bledsoe Chiropractic team have one goal in mind: To help you live a better, healthier and happier life free from nervous system disturbance. With chiropractic care, we can get you there.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state, and our ear, nose and throat (ENT) department was ranked among the top 50 nationwide. In addition, overall Cancer Care, Colon Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement were rated as High Performing. U.S. News & World Report rankings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions. To find a doctor, visit UAMShealth.com or call 501-686-8000

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We Provide a Full Continuum of Behavioral Healthcare Services Acute inpatient care Outpatient services School-based services Partial hospitalization Residential inpatient care Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System is located in Little Rock and is one of Arkansas’ largest behavioral inpatient facilities that offer acute and residential services for children and adolescents ages 5-17 who are struggling with emotional or behavioral health issues. The caring professionals at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System help patients return to their community as healthier individuals.

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A Growing Health System for a Growing Community

Left to Right: Dr. J. Tod Ghormley, Dr. Grant W. Bennett, and Dr. H. Scott Smith

More Specialists

Innovative Services

A growing community deserves innovative services. Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery is the latest approach to joint replacement, and Conway Regional is proud to be the only hospital in Conway to offer it. We're bringing you more specialists, expanded access, and the services you need. We’re not just growing—we’re growing together.

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Expanded Access

New Medical Offices


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