World Leaders: All About Health Care in Central Arkansas
Many newcomers are unaware of central Arkansas' outstanding medical community until they need it. Others, especially retirees, factor in the availability of excellent health care when planning their move.
Several hospitals in Arkansas are known internationally for their accomplishments in not only care, but also research.
For instance, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, a state-of-the-art medical center in Little Rock, treats more patients for myeloma than any other facility in the country. In fact, the center is conducting what are believed to be the first clinical trials for multiple myeloma or any other cancer to involve risk-specific treatment plans based on the genetic makeup of the tumor. It's just one area in which UAMS and other area hospitals are leading the world.
Major Hosptials
9601 Interstate 630
Little Rock/(501) 202-2200
3333 Springhill Drive
North Little Rock/ (501) 202-3000
The stateâs most comprehensive health care system, Baptist Health has more than 175 access points, including major medical centers, family clinics and therapy and wellness centers. Its hospitals are located in Little Rock and North Little Rock.
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
4300 W. Seventh St., Little Rock
(501) 257-1000
This health system consists of two of the busiest veteransâ administration medical centers in the country. With medical centers located in Little Rock and North Little Rock, the system is widely recognized for its education, research and tradition of quality care for veterans.
2 St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock
(501) 552-3178
Nationally ranked among the top 5 percent medical systems for overall orthopedic services, joint replacement and spine surgery, St. Vincent recently underwent a $40 million renovation. Its locations, anchored by two in Little Rock, offer comprehensive health services including cardiology, orthopedics, spine, urology and women's services.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock
(501) 686-7000
A state-of-the-art medical center providing world-class care, UAMS draws patients from more than 50 foreign countries and all over the United States. Arkansas' only academic health center, UAMS has been named nine times to U.S. News & World Report's âBest Hospitalâ list. Its work on myeloma and geriatrics is internationally known.
Specialty Hosptials
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
(501) 364-1100
One of the nation's largest pediatric medical centers, ACH is recognized internationally for its pediatric heart center and heart transplantation program. The only pediatric medical center in Arkansas, the hospital offers children, teens and young adults a range of medical services. It also houses the state's only burn unit.
1701 S. Shackleford Road, Little Rock
(501) 219-7000
A nationally recognized and award-winning hospital dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, Arkansas Heart Hospital teams advanced technology with a highly trained support staff and Arkansas' leading cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons. The hospital is a cardiac training center for the American Heart Association and physicians worldwide.
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute
4 St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock
(501) 664-8573
The Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute has treated cancer patients at seven Arkansas locations in the past 33 years. Programs at CARTI include support groups for cancer patients and their families, CancerAnswers luncheons, weekend patient retreats and counseling.
Community Hospitals
2302 College Ave., Conway
(501) 329-3831
This comprehensive health system includes a medical center, four health clinics, a health and fitness center, home health agency, therapy clinics, inpatient rehabilitation and a physician staff of more than 180 primary care physicians and specialists. The health system's anchor facility is a not-for-profit, acute-care hospital serving a five-county area.
1400 Braden St., Jacksonville
(501) 985-7000
This 113-bed acute care facility in Jacksonville offers a full range of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room and a women's health center.
1 Medical Park Drive, Benton
(501) 776-6000
This 167-bed healthcare organization in Benton offers both inpatient and outpatient services. Its medical staff of more than 180 active and consulting physicians provides wellness education to prevent illness and disease, acute care when a diagnosis is made and rehabilitation to repair function and restore health.
