Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2024-2025.
Our ERs are staffed 24/7 with doctors, nurses and staff who know kids best – all trained to deliver right-sized care for your child in a safe environment.
Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2024-2025.
When you give to Arkansas Children's, you help deliver on our promise of a better today and a healthier tomorrow for the children of Arkansas and beyond
When you give to Arkansas Children’s, you help deliver on our promise of a better today and a healthier tomorrow for the children of Arkansas and beyond.
Valerie Wessel received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Central Arkansas and then completed her bachelor's in nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She attended graduate school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and received a master’s degree in nursing. She is certified in pediatric acute care from the PNCB. Mrs. Wessel has worked as a nurse at ACH since 2006 and joined the medical staff at UAMS/ACH in 2012.
The Thyroid Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides assessment for infants to young adults with thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.
The Arkansas Children’s Aerodigestive Program constructed a multidisciplinary program that specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of pediatric upper aerodigestive problems.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital incorporates an interdisciplinary team, with each member specializing in pediatric care.
The otolaryngology team at Arkansas Children's provides comprehensive Ear, Nose and Throat care, including treatment for congenital anomalies and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Snoring is often considered an adult issue, but it can indicate an underlying condition in children. Arkansas Children's specializes in seeing patients that are newborn to 18 years of age for this issue.
Janine Amos, D.O., a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Arkansas Children's talks about what makes kids snore, what to listen for, and when it may be time to see a physician.
Valerie Wessel, CNP
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