Summer 2007 - Arkansas Children's Hospital

Gov. Mike Beebe Helps Introduce Natural Wonders,Comprehensive Report on Arkansas Children’s HealthIn July, Governor Mike Beebe was joined by several young Arkansans as he presented NaturalWonders: The State of Children’s Health in Arkansas during a press conference at ACH. Natural Wondersis the first-ever comprehensive report of the overall health of children in the state.The report, which was initiated and funded by Arkansas Children’s Hospital, was the result ofa partnership of health care providers, state agencies and other organizations concerned aboutthe health status of Arkansas children. The report opens the discussion on children’s health byproviding a full range of data about issues children face and offers strategies for improving healthfor the state’s youngest citizens.“This report is really about the future of Arkansas and the future of our children,” saysDr. Jonathan Bates, president and CEO of ACH. “Natural Wonders should serve as an agenda forchildren’s health. It is a way for all of us to work together instead of scattering our efforts.”The complete Natural Wonders report is available online at www.archildrens.org or by calling501- 364-9916.Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation800 Marshall Street/Slot 661Little Rock, AR 72202-3591Address Service RequestedNonprofitOrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDLittle Rock, ARPermit No. 1441If you receive more than one copy of The ACHiever,please pass the extras along to a friend.Please write to us if you wish to have your name removed fromthe list to receive the ACHiever magazine from the ArkansasChildren’s Hospital Foundation in the future. ArkansasChildren’s Hospital Foundation, ACHiever magazine,800 Marshall St., Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202.