Arkansas Children’s has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to support the expansion project at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH).
“The children of Arkansas will never stop growing — and neither can we,” said Fred Scarborough, executive vice president and chief development officer for Arkansas Children's. “This anonymous donor family has been a champion for children for more than three decades, and we are incredibly grateful for their $1 million leadership gift to advance Arkansas Children's historic expansion. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has been able to expand and make significant advances for children across Arkansas and the region, all thanks to support from donors like this generous family.”
Arkansas Children's multimillion-dollar expansion project, announced in 2023, will expand bed capacity, transform inpatient and outpatient surgical approaches with the addition of an ambulatory surgery center, redesign clinical spaces to promote multidisciplinary care, and create an inviting and accessible campus experience.
Over eight years, the health system’s historic expansion will require nearly $318 million in investment for construction at ACH in Little Rock and ACNW in Springdale. Phase one of construction on the ACH and ACNW campuses began earlier this year and is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
“We’re building the future together in this next chapter of our story,” said Marcy Doderer, FACHE, president and CEO of Arkansas Children's. “Children need Arkansas Children’s. This expansion will expand access to pediatric care, enhance exceptional outcomes for kids, and elevate the patient experience on our campuses.”