Did You Know?
Kaolin clay, used in making Niloak Pottery begun by C.D. "Bullet" Hyten in 1910, is still found today in Benton, AR.
Healthcare
Healthcare contributes significantly to the Metro Little Rock economy. Central Arkansas is home to thousands of physicians serving some of the nation’s best hospitals. Metro Little Rock hospitals include a number of specialty centers in geriatrics, heart health and children’s care. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a “teaching hospital” that serves as the University of Arkansas medical school and offers experimental and breakthrough treatments. Residents enjoy advanced health care services at the Little Rock hospitals listed below.
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Baptist Health Medical Center
Conway Regional Health System
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Levi Hospital
Hot Spring County Medical Center
National Park Medical Center
Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
Rebsamen Regional Medical Center
Saline Memorial Hospital
St. Anthony’s Healthcare Center
St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center
St. Vincent Medical Center
Southwest Regional Medical Center
UAMS Medical Center
White County Medical Center
Many central Arkansas and Little Rock hospitals are widely recognized as advanced medical facilities, including Baptist Health Medical Center, named one of America’s “50 Best Hospitals” in 2005 by U.S. News & World Report and UAMS, which serves as the University of Arkansas medical school and is a leading research facility.