$5 million given to expand Children's Northwest hospital

BENTONVILLE -- An anonymous $5 million donation will support future expansion of Arkansas Children's Northwest hospital in Springdale.

Fred Scarborough, president and chief executive officer of Arkansas Children's Foundation, made the announcement Friday in Bentonville.

Arkansas Children's hospital this week launched the public phase of its $250 million Campaign for a Healthier Tomorrow. The campaign began in 2015 and has raised $200 million, according to Marcy Doderer, president and chief operating officer.

Doderer and other hospital officials are traveling around the state making announcements related to the campaign. Doderer said Thursday in Pine Bluff money will go toward building new facilities and supporting new services.

Pine Bluff will have a 9,700-square-foot pediatric clinic on the campus of Jefferson Regional hospital through a $17.5 million partnership.

Arkansas Children's Northwest opened last year after two years of fundraising and construction. It is the region's first pediatric hospital, standing across from Arvest Ballpark and next to Interstate 49 in Springdale. The 233,613-square-foot building includes clinics and labs, 24 inpatient beds, a helipad and several operating rooms.