Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock

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Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock

Our hospital does not offer emergency services.

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock is a specialty acute care hospital accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ).

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday.

We also thank all of our dedicated healthcare professionals who are working this holiday weekend to keep our communities safe and healthy.

06/20/2025

Susan arrived at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock with a tracheostomy and was dependent on a ventilator. Her complex medical history included hypertension, to***co and alcohol use, hypothyroidism, depression, and a diagnosis of large B-cell lymphoma. Complications from chemotherapy had further impacted her health.

She was admitted with acute hypoxic respiratory failure, shock, and pneumonia - conditions that left her severely debilitated. At her weakest, Susan was unable to use her arms, and ventilator weaning seemed like a daunting challenge. One of the greatest hurdles was her anxiety. Although her background in nursing helped her understand the intricacies of her treatment and prognosis, it also heightened her fears.

Susan required several anti-anxiety medications, including continuous drips, to manage her symptoms. Her care team remained steadfast, spending hours reassuring her, addressing her concerns, and keeping her motivated. Their efforts, combined with Susan’s own strength, led to a remarkable breakthrough. On a Friday, Susan struggled with increased anxiety and rising ventilator settings, stating, “I can’t breathe.” By Monday, she was calm and completely off the ventilator.

Susan was eventually discharged to a rehabilitation facility, liberated from the ventilator, her tracheostomy removed, and with restored use of her arms and hands. She left excited for the next chapter of her recovery and deeply grateful to the Cornerstone team. “I had a great experience here,” she shared. “Thank you to everyone for taking such good care of me.”

To read more success stories from patients of Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock, please visit http://Kindrd.care/61834VAa5.

06/19/2025

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a powerful moment in American history marking the end of slavery and the beginning of true freedom for all Black Americans.

It’s a day to reflect, learn, and honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation through generations of perseverance and pride. Let’s continue to work toward a more just, inclusive, and equitable future, together.

06/03/2025

Every June, we proudly celebrate Pride Month as a time to honor and support our LGBTQ+ team members and community.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. To our LGBTQ+ teammates—thank you for sharing your talents and being an essential part of our team. Happy Pride!

05/26/2025

On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their bravery has secured the freedoms we hold dear, and their memory lives on in our hearts and communities.

Let us never forget the true cost of freedom, and may we strive each day to be worthy of the sacrifices made on our behalf.

05/23/2025

Ella came to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock, with hopes of healing after undergoing multiple extensive abdominal surgeries. At the time of her admission, she had four surgical drains and an open abdominal wound requiring negative pressure wound therapy. The wound was both painful and significant in size, deep and extensive.

Due to the excessive drainage, Ella was unable to eat by mouth initially and relied on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several weeks. Throughout her long recovery, Ella never lost her quick wit and sass. She brought smiles and laughter to the staff daily. Jodie was her favorite CNA, and Whitney and Erin from the wound care team were among her favorite visitors.

As Ella neared the end of her recovery at Cornerstone, she no longer required negative pressure wound therapy. Her wound had healed significantly, reduced in size and completely closed in depth, requiring only a simple collagen/alginate dressing. She was also down to one drain, which she affectionately nicknamed “Stinky,” and planned to keep for follow-up care in the outpatient setting.

Ella’s recovery journey was truly remarkable. By the time of her discharge, she was eating again and had a craving for pizza and watermelon, so our wound care nurse, Erin, made sure she got both!

Ella is a true success story, and we’re so proud to have been part of her journey to healing. We wish her and her family all the best as she continues to regain her strength and return to the life she loves.

To read more success stories from patients of Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock, please visit http://Kindrd.care/6188NvR6i.

05/09/2025

Happy Nurses Week to the nurses who bring so much skill, compassion, and empathy to their roles as caregivers to the many patients who are seeking hope and healing. We so appreciate your hard work and commitment to our patients, our team members, and our hospital. Thank you!

04/18/2025

Timothy was originally admitted to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock without any respiratory concerns. Though he was a partial quadriplegic due to an accident several years ago, he did not require any respiratory support. However, after undergoing an abdominal procedure, he developed an oxygen requirement. The combination of sedation, quadriplegia, and post-surgical pain made it difficult for him to clear his secretions effectively.

To manage this, our team initiated respiratory treatments and frequently had to suction Timothy through his nose. Despite our aggressive approach—including cough assist, specialized respiratory medications and suctioning—his condition worsened, and he had to be placed on a ventilator. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and a lung infection caused by pseudomonas.

After significant progress, we were able to wean Timothy off the ventilator with intensive pulmonary care. However, he was unable to maintain stable breathing on his own and had to be reintubated. Due to his persistent secretions, it was eventually determined that he would need a tracheostomy. Initially, he refused the procedure, but after multiple discussions and education from our team, he consented.

At that point, we were unsure whether he would be able to wean off the ventilator entirely. He required cough assist and suctioning every two hours. Fortunately, his condition steadily improved, and he no longer needed frequent suctioning or respiratory treatments. The initial plan was to discharge Timothy to a facility specializing in tracheostomy care, but he wanted to return home, which was not feasible with a tracheostomy placement (trach).

After further evaluations and discussions, trach removal was attempted. Once it was removed, we successfully weaned Timothy off oxygen as well. Excited about his progress, he eagerly awaited a swallow study, looking forward to eating strawberry yogurt, Popeyes chicken, pizza, and cheesecake. He passed the study and was cleared to resume a regular diet.

Before our team had the chance to fulfill his food requests, he was discharged home - off the ventilator, without a trach, and breathing entirely on his own.

To read more success stories from patients of Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock, please visit http://Kindrd.care/61872OR7P.

02/04/2025

Each February, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month and recognize Black Americans' invaluable contributions to all aspects of our culture and society. Join us this month and every month in our commitment to amplifying Black voices and fostering inclusive communities.

01/20/2025

"The time is always right to do what is right." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. If you have not read his "I Have a Dream" speech in its entirety, we encourage you to do so by visiting https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

09/10/2024

Our National Hiring Event is over, but we’re still hiring!

Our August 21 national hiring event saw great success as we hosted over 2,200 attendees nationwide and were able to quickly hire over 500 people across a number of specialties including nursing, radiology, respiratory therapy, etc. to support our varied levels of care in our many hospitals across the nation.

To learn more about joining our growing team, visit https://jobs.scionhealth.com to find the right position for you.

08/20/2024

Our National Hiring Event is this week!

We're hosting a national hiring event THIS Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Join us in person, or online via chat, as each of our facilities nationwide will host candidates who seek to be part of our team. If you want to join a health system that believes its role is to Empower the Hands that Heal to do what you do best, click the link below and register today.

If you are joining us in person, you will have the opportunity to meet with members of our team and interview on-site, no appointment necessary! Some facilities are hosting off-site events. Ask your recruiter for more details.

If you plan to join us online, we will host a virtual chat where our recruiters will be ready and available.

We want you to join our team! Register today at https://jobs.scionhealth.com/hiringevents.

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Little Rock, AR

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https://cornerstonehospitals.com/locations/arkansas/little-rock

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