Arkansas Children’s, the state’s only pediatric health system, had four specialties included in the new 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
The following programs were included:
- Cardiology and heart surgery
- Nephrology
- Pulmonology and lung surgery
- Urology
“We are honored that U.S. News & World Report continues to highlight the outcomes Arkansas Children’s delivers for families,” said Marcy Doderer, Arkansas Children’s president and CEO. “This type of national recognition is only possible because of our team’s innovation and commitment. This year, more than ever, our providers have stepped up to the challenge to help Arkansas cope with the pandemic response. The Arkansas Children’s team deserves every accolade as they strive daily to improve child health and make Arkansas a safer and healthier place to be a child.”
The rankings recognize the top 50 pediatric facilities across the U.S. in 10 pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery and urology.