Arkansas Children's

05/07/2026

🌟 Meet Alicia Allen, Ph.D., M.P.H., the inaugural director of the National Center for Opioid and Addiction Research (NCOAR) at Arkansas Children’s.

In this Q&A interview, Dr. Allen shares how her work in substance use disorder research is helping shape the future of prevention, care and community impact across Arkansas and beyond.

Focused on maternal and child health, NCOAR emphasizes research, prevention and recovery support programs, as well as community outreach and engagement to better support children and families affected by substance use disorder.

Read about the research work on substance use disorder and how NCOAR will impact the opportunity.

05/07/2026

Arkansas Children’s is proud to partner with Lyon College School of Dental Medicine to strengthen pediatric dental care across our state! 🦷💙

Together, we’ll support patient care, clinical education and research to further grow pediatric dental services for our patients – all while building the next generation of pediatric dental professionals in Arkansas.

This collaboration brings together Arkansas Children’s nationally recognized pediatric expertise with Lyon’s dental programs to ensure kids have access to high-quality, specialized dental care when they need it most.

Learn more about this exciting new partnership at bit.ly/PediatricDentalCare

05/07/2026

Happy to the nurses who make Arkansas Children’s so special! 💙🩺

Your compassion shows up in every moment of care, every reassuring word and every life you help change. Because of you, patients and families find comfort, hope and healing when they need it most.

Thank you for all that you do, this week and always!

05/05/2026

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! 🫁🤧

At Arkansas Children’s, we’re dedicated to helping kids breathe easier and live healthier, more active lives. Asthma and allergies can affect sleep, school and play, but kids can thrive with the right care and support.

This month, we’re highlighting how to recognize symptoms, avoid triggers and create personalized care plans. If your child experiences frequent coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or seasonal allergy symptoms, early care can make all the difference.

Learn more about our Allergy and Immunology program at bit.ly/AllergyAC

05/04/2026

From a galaxy far, far away… 👀✨🌌

R2-D2 and a crew of troopers (plus an AT-AT pilot!) stopped by Arkansas Children’s Hospital on a special mission: brightening the day for patients, families and team members.

💫 May the Fourth be with you! 💫

05/03/2026

✨ Opening this week: Champions Pavilion, a 157,916-square-foot outpatient care facility located on the Arkansas Children’s Golisano Campus in Little Rock, is imagination come to life. 💙

The new facility provides access to the same level of pediatric care and surgical expertise that Arkansas Children’s is known for, without having to navigate the hospital.

A dedicated building for outpatient care allows our pediatric experts to care for more children, increase surgical capacity and continue growing to meet the needs of families across Arkansas and beyond.

🔗 Read five things parents and caregivers should know about Champions Pavilion at

Learn about Champions Pavilion, a 157,916-square-foot outpatient care facility located on the Arkansas Children's Golisano Campus in Little Rock.

05/02/2026

Every story has a beginning – and for these tiny heroes, their first chapter started in the Arkansas Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 📖💙

This year's NICU Reunion felt like stepping into a real-life storybook – filled with joy, resilience and so many happily ever afters. Each year, this special celebration brings families back together to honor just how far their little ones have come, from their earliest days in the NICU to the milestones they’re reaching today.

Thank you to our incredible team members, volunteers and families who made the day truly magical and reminded us that the most powerful stories are the ones we get to witness every day. 🏰✨

05/01/2026

May is ! 🧠💭💚

At Arkansas Children's, we're committed to the whole health of every child – and that includes mental and behavioral health. By integrating behavioral health experts into our primary care clinics, we’re making it easier for families to access support early, with screenings offered during routine medical visits and short-term therapy available.

If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is available. Reach out to a mental health professional, call a crisis hotline or talk to someone you trust. The Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.

05/01/2026

Are you a female with Eagle-Barrett Syndrome (EBS)? Or are you a primary caregiver for a female with EBS? Arkansas Children’s Hospital is hosting a research survey to better understand long-term surgical and medical outcomes relating to females with EBS. Complete this voluntary survey as part of a research project here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital: redcap.link/EBS

Your time and participation are greatly appreciated.

04/30/2026

Participating in a research study can make a lasting impact on child health across Arkansas and the world. 🌎💙

It’s natural for parents and caregivers to have questions about what the process looks like and the benefits of participating. At Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, participation is always voluntary and families are supported every step of the way.

Every study is carefully designed and reviewed to meet strict safety and ethical standards, with your child’s well-being at the center of it all. By choosing to participate, families have the opportunity to help advance care not only for their child, but for children everywhere.

Learn more about research at Arkansas Children’s. ⬇️

Learn more about the process and benefits of enrolling in an Arkansas Children's pediatric research study.

04/30/2026

Stronger together, now and into the future. 💙 The Nursery Alliance Summit brought partners from across Arkansas together for a day of connection, learning and collaboration.

As the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance approaches its 10-year anniversary this October, the focus is clear: strengthening partnerships. Since 2016, the Nursery Alliance – led by Dr. Ashley S. Ross – has united NICUs and newborn nurseries to share best practices, enhance training and improve newborn outcomes statewide.

Together, we’re continuing to innovate and improve care for children and families across Arkansas.

Learn more at bit.ly/NurseryAlliance