The neighborhood hospital celebrates its official opening with a community ribbon-cutting event.
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Laiken Gulley
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For Immediate Release:
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 30, 2026) – West Little Rock Emergency Hospital celebrated the significant milestone of opening the third Nutex Health micro-hospital in Arkansas with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the facility located at 17810 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock.
The grand opening celebration, which began at 2 p.m., welcomed approximately 100 community members, including staff, residents, and community leaders and representatives from organizations including the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Little Rock Police Department, and Hannah’s Bananas, to celebrate expanded access to healthcare services in the region.
“It is an honor and privilege to celebrate the opening of West Little Rock Emergency Hospital as we remain committed to providing comprehensive emergency care to the citizens of our city and the surrounding communities,” said Justin White, MD, Co-Chief Medical Officer at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital. “Any day we can open a new healthcare facility in our state is a win for the health of Arkansas. The physicians and staff at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital stand ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide efficient, compassionate care when patients need it most.”
“When we cut the ribbon at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, we opened more than a new facility. We opened a new option for healthcare in Central Arkansas,” said said Parker Jenkins, MD, Co-Chief Medical Officer at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital. “From 24/7 emergency and inpatient care to advanced imaging and outpatient services, our commitment is to provide timely, compassionate, high-quality care while going the extra mile for every patient and family we serve.”
The 18,966-square-foot facility expands local access to 24/7 emergency care through a micro-hospital with inpatient capabilities, an on-site laboratory, and advanced diagnostic technology. Patients can expect convenient, comfortable, and personalized care, including short wait times and meaningful one-on-one time with a physician.
Located near the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road, West Little Rock Emergency Hospital is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services closer to home for residents of West Little Rock and surrounding communities.
For more information, contact Laiken Gulley, Business Development Director at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital.
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West Little Rock Emergency Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. West Little Rock Emergency Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and X-ray. West Little Rock Emergency Hospital is conveniently located at 7810 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, Arkansas.
West Little Rock Emergency Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led health care services company with approximately 1,500 employees nationwide and partnerships with more than 800 physicians. Nutex Health operates three business divisions: the Hospital Division, the Population Health Management Division, and the Real Estate Division. The Hospital Division owns and operates 28 health care facilities across 12 states, staffed by highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management Division owns and operates provider networks, including Independent Physician Associations. The Real Estate Division comprises real estate entities and activities related to the development and construction of hospital facilities. These entities own the land and hospital buildings that are leased to Nutex Health’s hospital operations.
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