Kendall Stanford, M.D. has been named a 2022 recipient of the Ruth Olive Beall Award, presented to faculty who consistently display the four Arkansas Children’s values of Compassion, Teamwork, Safety and Excellence.
Dr. Stanford was nominated by, April Clawson, M.D., who describes Stanford as being helpful, going above and beyond in comforting and reassuring patients, mentoring residents and pitching in to help however he can.
As for why he’s been here for 24 years, Dr. Stanford says, “it’s been a terrific ride. I just don’t think there’s really anything better than a career in pediatric emergency medicine. I mean, we see people sometimes at what they think is their very worst and we get to intervene and make a difference right then and right there. There’s nothing better than being there for people, taking care of their most precious thing and making a difference.”