Arkansas Children’s Northwest

04/09/2026

🌟 Champion Series Spotlight: Meet Ashley Samuelson, MS, OTR/L, BCP, a senior occupational therapist at Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW).

From helping a young patient regain strength after a lacerated tendon to guiding another through recovery from a dog bite, Ashley’s work blends clinical expertise with meaningful connection. Whether she’s celebrating measurable progress (“We started at 50 degrees, and we’re ending at 64!”) or offering reassurance during a challenging moment (“I know today was hard”), her approach is rooted in empathy and encouragement. 💙

Ashley collaborates closely with physicians in real time to adjust care plans, mentors future health care professionals and partners with families to support continued progress beyond the clinic. For her, the most rewarding moments are when patients exceed expectations and discover what’s possible. Through every small win, Ashley is helping children build toward a healthier tomorrow.

Discover a day in her life at bit.ly/OccupationalTherapistACNW

Discover how an occupational therapist at Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale uses enthusiasm and empathy to help children during rehabilitation.

04/02/2026

Arkansas Children's was recently recognized as one of the highest-volume ABPM centers at the Spacelabs ABPM Customer Experience Forum. Our ambulatory blood pressure monitoring program (ABPM) – a 24-hour, non-invasive method that tracks blood pressure during a child's normal daily activities – continues to set us apart.

With approximately 60 studies completed each month, our program stands out for its structured workflows, dedicated leadership and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

Over the past several years, Arkansas Children's Nephrology team has implemented standardized processes for ordering, placement and interpretation – making it easier for providers across specialties to incorporate ABPM into hypertension evaluation. As the state’s primary pediatric referral center, we care for patients from across Arkansas and the surrounding region.

This national recognition reflects our team’s shared commitment to innovation and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

04/02/2026

Join us for a dazzling Palm Royale evening filled with vintage elegance, timeless style and a touch of tropical sophistication at this year's Dish, a tasting event and online silent auction! 🌴✨

Enjoy a fabulous night sampling delicious small bites and refreshing beverages from some of Northwest Arkansas’ finest restaurants – all in support of a meaningful cause.

Grab your ticket today at archildrens.org/dish

03/31/2026

For 16 years, EZ Spanish Media has brought communities across Arkansas together in support of Arkansas Children’s. During this year’s Creadores de Milagros Radiothon, listeners showed up in a big way, raising more than $108,000 in just three days through calls, texts and donations to support the children and families who rely on our expert care.

This incredible partnership continues to make a lasting impact, helping provide critical resources and advancing pediatric health care across our state. We’re grateful to EZ Spanish Media and every donor who joined us in making kids across Arkansas and the region better today and healthier tomorrow! 💙

03/30/2026

03/26/2026

The Arkansas Razorback Men's Basketball team is heading into the tonight! 🐗🏀❤️ Making it the perfect time to spotlight one of our recent Fighters of the Game, 11-year-old Arkansas Children's patient Miles McCullough!

Miles was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Type VI at just 16 months old and has been a patient at Arkansas Children’s since birth, following a stay in the NICU at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.

Some of Miles' favorite hobbies? Swimming, fishing and riding his bike! 🏊‍♂️🎣🚴‍♂️

Go Miles and go hogs!

03/24/2026

🌱 March is , and we’re celebrating the power of healthy eating here at Arkansas Children's! 🍎🥦🥗

Good nutrition is key to growth, development and overall well-being, especially for our little ones. This month, let's focus on fueling young bodies with balanced meals, building healthy habits and making nutrition fun!

Learn more about the care provided at our Nutrition Clinic: bit.ly/NutritionClinicAC

03/19/2026

The 16th annual Creadores de Milagros (Miracle Makers) Radiothon kicks off tomorrow Friday, March 20, in support of Arkansas Children’s! 💙

The three-day event will air on KOLL La Zeta 106.3 FM in Little Rock and KSEC La Zeta 95.7 FM in Springdale, bringing together listeners across the state to support pediatric care.

Throughout the Radiothon, DJs will broadcast live for three consecutive 12-hour days, sharing patient stories and highlighting the impact of care provided at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Northwest.

Donations can be made by calling 1-800-680-3632, by texting the word MILAGROS to 34984 or through an online portal here: bit.ly/Radiothon2026

Since the radiothon began, Creadores de Milagros has raised more than $3 million to support programs and services that benefit children and families across Arkansas, reinforcing its role as a meaningful community tradition.

03/15/2026

Congratulations to the Arkansas Razorback Men's Basketball team – our 2026 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Champions! 🏀🐗

From everyone at Arkansas Children’s Northwest, we’re so proud of you. Best of luck and cheering you on during this year’s . Go Hogs! ❤️

03/13/2026

Each child Arkansas Children’s serves represents a story: a family’s hope, a team’s dedication and a community’s belief that kids deserve the very best care close to home.
Over the past year, we delivered world-class outcomes for children across our state and region, advancing our vision of unprecedented child health.

We’ve documented this commitment to excellence in our annual book of outcomes, Raising the Bar. Highlights from this year’s report include:

👧 193,109 children served across 48 states, Puerto Rico and Guam
🗓️ 625,520 appointments across seven campuses
🏆 14 consecutive years ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, with rankings in seven specialties for 2025–2026

From inspiring patient success stories to groundbreaking research, Raising the Bar showcases our dedication to the patient families we serve every day.

Explore this year’s Book of Outcomes at

Learn how we celebrate some of the finest examples of how teams and individual team members at Arkansas Children's set high standards for themselves and the care they provide.

03/12/2026

is celebrating 20 years today! 💚

At Arkansas Children’s, our expert team of pediatric nephrologists is dedicated to providing specialized care for children with kidney conditions. As the only pediatric-trained nephrology team in the state, we diagnose and manage a wide range of kidney diseases in children of all ages.

We know kidney disease can be complex, which is why we are committed to family-centered care, partnering with patients and families to meet their unique needs every step of the way.

Learn more about our Nephrology team and Kidney Clinic at bit.ly/ACnephrology

03/11/2026

March is a time to recognize the incredible impact of child life specialists on hospitalized children. 💙

At Arkansas Children's, our team of certified child life specialists and patient activity specialists work together to address the emotional, social, educational and recreational needs of our young patients. Through the power of play, our child life team helps minimize stress and anxiety while fostering positive feelings about their healthcare experience. 🎈🧸

From leading group play sessions to organizing special celebrations like birthday parties, end-of-treatment parties and discharge celebrations, they're here to make every hospital stay as positive as possible. Thank you to our child life team for all they do to ensure every child feels seen, heard and supported!

Learn more about their incredible work at bit.ly/ChildLifeAC