Arkansas’ Children’s Hospital (Anchor script I wrote for KNWA)

IN SPRINGDALE -- THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CAMPUS -- IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO REALITY.

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THE SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD TO SELL UP 85-MILLION DOLLARS IN BONDS TO HELP FUND THE HOSPITAL.

THE PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL--TO BE CALLED ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST-- WILL BE NEAR ARVEST BALLPARK.

ACCORDING TO THE A-C-H -- THE NEW HOSPITAL WILL ONLY BE 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM 70 PERCENT OF PEOPLE LIVING IN WASHINGTON AND BENTON COUNTIES.

ITS COMPLETION DATE-- IS SET FOR JANUARY 20-18.