UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas’ only academic health sciences university and the state’s sole adult Level One Trauma Center. As the largest public employer, UAMS boasts over 15,000 employees across 73 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. We offer 73 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs and certificates through our Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. Students attend classes at our main campus in Little Rock and our regional campus in Northwest Arkansas. Our hospital has a capacity of 535 beds, including 431 adult beds, 64 newborn bassinets, and 40 psychiatry beds.
The mission of UAMS is to improve the health, health care and well-being of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and the world by educating current and future health professionals and the public, providing high-quality, innovative, patient- and family–centered health care and specialty expertise not routinely available in community settings, and advancing knowledge in areas of human health and disease and translating and accelerating discoveries into health improvements.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Children are at the center of everything we do. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is part of the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, uniquely shaping the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
As Champions for Children, Arkansas Children’s Hospital has joined the elite 8 percent of hospitals in the world that have Magnet Status. This recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values: safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence. These values inform every decision and every action, from the aggressive pursuit of zero hospital infections to treating each family with dignity, kindness and concern. These core values fundamentally guide our work at Arkansas Children’s.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has continuously evolved to meet the unique needs of the children of Arkansas and beyond. Today, Arkansas Children’s is more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, a foundation, clinics, education, and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children’s reaches more children in more ways where they live, learn and play.
The ACH system includes a 336-bed hospital in Little Rock with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and a research institute, as well as a nationally recognized transport service. ACH is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven specialties (2024-25):
- Cancer, ranked No. 34
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery, ranked No. 23
- Nephrology, ranked No. 37
- Neonatal Care, ranked No. 44
- Neurology & Neurosurgery, ranked No. 29
- Orthopedics, ranked No. 45
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, ranked No. 29
Baptist Health Medical Center
For more than 90 years, Baptist Health has been delivering quality healthcare to the citizens of Arkansas. With more than 250 points of access – including 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics across Arkansas.
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS),The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) is one of the largest and busiest VA medical centers in the country. With two main hospitals—John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock and Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center in North Little Rock—CAVHS provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, from primary care and disease prevention to complex surgical procedures and extended rehabilitative care. (va.gov)
As a leading teaching facility, CAVHS supports over 1,500 students and residents across more than 65 educational programs, with its primary affiliate being the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (arcancercoalition.org)
CAVHS extends its services through community-based outpatient clinics in Mountain Home, El Dorado, Hot Springs, Mena, Pine Bluff, Searcy, Conway, and Russellville. Additional services include a Home Health Care Service Center in Hot Springs and a VA Drop-In Day Treatment Center for homeless veterans in downtown Little Rock.
With a 90-year legacy of excellence, CAVHS is widely recognized for its commitment to education, research, and emergency preparedness, while maintaining an unwavering tradition of quality and compassionate care for Arkansas veterans. (arcancercoalition.org)
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary is a faith-based, not-for-profit hospital located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The hospital is licensed for 600 beds and serves patients from all 75 counties in the state.
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary offers advanced care in specialties such as heart care, neurosciences (brain and spine), and orthopedics.
Regional Campuses
Across Arkansas, UAMS Regional Campuses provide access to medical services for rural residents and education for healthcare students and professionals across Arkansas. Established in 1973 as the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program, this initiative was a collaborative effort involving then-Governor Dale Bumpers, the Arkansas State Legislature, and UAMS.
The eight Regional Centers serve as the main educational outreach of UAMS, preparing physicians and healthcare professionals to serve in rural areas. These programs offer training for family medicine residents and students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health fields, as well as continuing education for medical professionals. Additionally, the Regional Centers provide information and programs about health careers to ensure an adequate future workforce for the state.
This combination of service and education improves the health of rural Arkansans while providing essential experience and training for healthcare professionals.