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Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette The 200,000 children of Northwest Arkansas now have quick, easy access to comprehensive pediatric medical care 24/7 at Arkansas Children's Northwest (ACNW), the region's fi rst and only children's hospital and pediatric Emergency Room. This milestone marks the fi rst time that pediatric emergency medical services have been available where Northwest Arkansas children live, learn and play. Arkansas Children's Northwest is designed, staff ed and equipped just for children. Resources ranging from bed size to play-focused therapy and medications are specially tailored to children's unique sizes and needs at ACNW. "This Emergency Room and hospital will fundamentally transform child health in the region," said Marcy Doderer, FACHE, Arkansas Children's president & CEO. "As we open our doors – and our arms – we welcome families to a place that provides every imaginable resource a child needs to be better today and healthier tomorrow." Bright colors greet families from miles away, through a Beacon of Hope infrastructure that changes color near the Emergency Room. It spans the height of the fi ve-story building and reminds families they have care close to home. With a "discovery & delight" interior theme, animals and nature are represented throughout ACNW. Birds, foxes and grasshopper sculptures create scavenger hunt opportunities for the kids, serving as a distraction and normalizing their experience. As the region's only comprehensive pediatric health center, Arkansas Children's Northwest also off ers families: • A full-service Emergency Room staff ed with pediatric experts 24/7 • 24 inpatient rooms, for overnight stays • A general pediatric clinic and a wide variety of subspecialty clinics • A state-of-the-art pediatric surgery unit with 5 operating rooms • A full range of ancillary and diagnostic services, child life, social work and pastoral care programs • 233,613 square feet of wellness space designed to maximize children's discovery & delight • Outdoor gardens, nature trails and interactive features designed specifi cally for children • A helipad and refueling station supporting Angel One, one of the nation's leading pediatric intensive care transport services "Our doors are open for every family in Northwest Arkansas … and beyond," said Trisha Montague, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief administrator of Arkansas Children's Northwest. "When you're a parent, every medical emergency involving your child – no matter how small – is a big deal. The Emergency Room at ACNW is open 24/7, with fast access to pediatric experts who provide kid-sized care and peace of mind for parents." Expert pediatric care … close to home Arkansas Children's Northwest – the region's fi rst and only children's hospital – includes an emergency room open 24/7 ADVERTISING FEATURE Having Problems Wearing Your CPAP? Our offi ce provides a dental appliance that opens your airway at night and treats sleep apnea without a CPAP. This treatment is covered by most medical insurance companies and Medicare. Call us today to fi nd out how to improve your sleep. It could be as simple as wearing a dental appliance. Dr. Berley is the only Board Certifi ed Dental Sleep Medicine Dentist in Northwest Arkansas. Ken Berley, DDS 5417 Pinnacle Point Drive Suite 200 | Rogers, AR 479-254-0200 www.DrKenBerley.com Diplomate of American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine WWW.SEASIDEPOOLS.COM 1301 SE Walton Blvd • Bentonville 479-271-9933 4686 N Thompson • Springdale 479-756-6543 NWA's Choice Builder! Celebrating over of Business! 50 Years 1967-2018 20 NWA Democrat-Gazette Walmart Shareholders Thursday, May 31, 2018