ACH ranked in seven specialties in the 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings: Cancer, Cardiology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology
This accreditation puts Arkansas Children's among the elite eight percent of hospitals worldwide that have earned Magnet status. It is a reflection of our nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.
The ACR Computed Tomography (CT) Accreditation Program recognizes our radiology department as one of the safest departments, offering the best quality care possible. Learn more about our radiology program.
The ACR Nuclear Medicine Accreditation Program evaluates the qualifications of radiology personnel, equipment, image quality, and quality control measures. Learn more about our radiology program.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) offers surgical services meeting the most rigorous standards for safety and quality, according to a repeat designation awarded by the American College of Surgeons.
The ACS Children’s Surgery Verification Program verified ACH as a Level 1 Surgery Center – the highest designation a hospital can receive – for providing excellent quality children’s surgical care.
The Arkansas Children's Heart Institute CVICU holds a Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), distinguishing the unit’s exceptional patient care and healthy work environments.
Arkansas Children's Hospital's NICU holds a Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), distinguishing the unit's exceptional patient care and healthy work environments. We are one of 11 NICUs in the nation to achieve the honor.
Arkansas Children's PICU holds a Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), which demonstrates the unit's consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care.
Named 1 of 100 Hospitals/Health Systems with Great Heart Programs 2024
For the second consecutive year, Becker's Hospital Review has named Arkansas Children's one of 100 great hospitals and health systems with great heart programs. The list showcases health care institutions recognized for their outstanding cardiovascular care, high-level patient outcomes and advanced technologies.
Named 1 of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs 2024
Becker's Hospital Review has named Arkansas Children's as one of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs. The list recognizes institutions for outstanding cancer care via cutting-edge clinical trials and life-changing research.
Named 1 of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs 2024
Becker's Hospital Review has named Arkansas Children's one of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs. This recognition celebrates our commitment to outstanding orthopedic care through the latest innovations in orthopedic technology, specialty clinics and expert treatments.
Arkansas Children's Hospital (Little Rock) is now fully accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic progenitor cellular therapy, immune effector cellular therapy, marrow cellular therapy product collection and peripheral blood cellular therapy product collection. Arkansas Children's Hospital proudly joins a group of children's hospitals across this country whose efforts to provide highest quality of care to children in need for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Our efforts have been recognized the most respected organization which is gold standard for quality of care.
Arkansas Children’s Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program is the only program in the state with a National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) Level 4 accreditation, providing the most advanced care for children with epilepsy. Our board-certified doctors are trained to evaluate, diagnose and create an individualized plan for your child. Learn more about our neurology program.
In 2024, Arkansas Children's was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in the 2024 Best of the Best Contest by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Learn more about our team and how to join us.
Forbes named Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) as one of the Best Employers for Women in 2024. This honor reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace with competitive pay and benefits.