Arkansas Children’s Northwest

04/21/2026

Meet Annah, one of our dedicated volunteers serving Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW)! 🌟🏥

As a University of Arkansas graduate student pursuing her Master of Public Health, Annah has found a meaningful way to give back as a greeter at ACNW. She loves being the first smiling face patients and their families see when they walk through the doors.

This , we’re celebrating the incredible individuals like Annah who help bring our mission to life – making children better today and healthier tomorrow. 💙

Ready to make a difference? Join our amazing team of volunteers: bit.ly/VolunteerAtAC

04/21/2026

🫂 364 total volunteers
🕗 16,142 hours served
🐕 24 four-legged volunteers spreading joy

From rocking babies to leading art projects and guiding families through our hospitals, our volunteers make a real difference at Arkansas Children’s. 💙

Want to join our incredible team? Apply now at bit.ly/VolunteerAtAC

04/19/2026

🌟 It’s , and we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who give their time, energy and hearts to Arkansas Children’s!

Volunteers are an essential part of our team, supporting our mission to make children better today and healthier tomorrow. Through a variety of roles and assignments, they provide meaningful support to our patients, families and team members every single day.

From comforting a child with a warm smile to lending a helping hand behind the scenes, our volunteers bring compassion and care to every corner of our hospitals. 💙

Looking to volunteer? Apply today at bit.ly/VolunteerAtAC

04/18/2026

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects millions, including children and teens. At Arkansas Children’s, our pediatric GI specialists are here to provide compassionate, expert care for families navigating this often misunderstood condition.

IBS in kids can look different from that in adults. Common symptoms include: stomach pain or cramping; diarrhea, constipation or both; nausea; bloating; and gas.

While IBS isn’t life-threatening, it can significantly impact a child’s daily life. Early diagnosis and supportive care through lifestyle and dietary changes can help manage it.

Learn more at bit.ly/IBSawareness

04/13/2026

🎉 It’s Children’s Hospital Week at Arkansas Children's! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible team members who make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and families. We're so grateful for the care, compassion and commitment you bring to the children of Arkansas and surrounding regions.

Thank you for being Champions for Children! 💙

04/12/2026

This month, we stand with communities across the nation to recognize the importance of working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

At Arkansas Children's, the David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children offers a safe, supportive space where children can access medical, psychological and social health services — all under one roof.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect in Arkansas, call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-482-5964 (TDD: 1-800-843-6349).

If you see something, say something. Together, we can protect our children and build a safer and healthier future. 💙

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!