A Century of Caring for the Delta
For more than a century, Helena Hospital has served as the healthcare home for families across the Arkansas Delta. What began in 1909 as a small hospital on Porter Street has grown, adapted, and endured — always with the same mission: keeping quality healthcare close to home for the people of Phillips County.
Through every expansion and every era of medicine, one thing has never changed — the people of the Delta have always had a hospital they can call their own.
1909
Founded on Porter Street
115+
Years of service
REH
Designated 2023
More Than a Century of Growth
From a small hospital on Porter Street to a modern Rural Emergency Hospital.
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1909 The Beginning
Helena Hospital opens its doors in late 1909 at 1201 Porter Street, with a nursing home next door at 1203 Poplar.
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1929 Growing Capacity
Steady growth to meet community needs brings bed capacity to 75.
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1939 – 1959 A New Hospital
A new Helena Hospital is erected in 1939, followed by an extensive expansion in 1959.
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1963 X-Ray & Emergency
A new wing opens with dedicated X-Ray and Emergency Department space.
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1970 128 Beds
A major expansion project brings the hospital to 128 beds.
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1979 The Current Hospital
The current hospital opens January 1 with a capacity of 131 beds. That December, the AA Wing opens with a dedicated 10-bed Pediatric Unit.
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1986 Birthing Center & CT
A new Birthing Center welcomes its first families and a CT scanner joins Radiology — bringing licensed capacity to 155 beds.
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2023 Rural Emergency Hospital
Helena Hospital transitions to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation — a forward-thinking move ensuring the community continues to receive essential emergency and outpatient services through a model built to last.
Community Owned. Locally Operated.
Unlike hospitals owned by large healthcare systems, Helena Hospital is owned by and accountable to the community it serves. Our Board of Directors is made up of local residents. Our staff members are your friends, your neighbors, and your family.
When you choose Helena Hospital, you are choosing care from people who know you by name — not by a number.
Local
Board of Directors
24/7
Emergency Care
2
Regional Clinics
The mission of Helena Hospital is to improve the health status of individuals in the community by providing convenient access to health care, treatment, and services close to home.
What Guides Our Care
Everything we do is guided by a shared set of values that shape how we care for our patients, support our staff, and serve our community.
Patient-Centered Care
Every patient is known as a person, not a number. Care decisions honor each patient’s values, culture, and family — delivered with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Community Commitment
This hospital exists to serve the health and well-being of our local community, partnering with local organizations to improve the health of the Delta.
Integrity & Trust
We are committed to honest communication, ethical decision-making, and transparency in everything we do.
Quality & Safety
We deliver safe, reliable care through continuous improvement and evidence-based practices adapted to the realities of rural healthcare.
Respect for Staff & Teamwork
Every role matters — from nurses and technicians to environmental services, dietary, and administrative staff. We foster a culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and heard.
Accessibility & Equity
We ensure care is available regardless of income, background, or insurance status, advocating for the vulnerable and underserved in our community.
Stronger Together
Helena Hospital is proud to partner with organizations that strengthen healthcare across the region — extending the reach and quality of care we bring home to the Delta.
Meet the Team Behind Our Mission
The people who lead Helena Hospital share a deep commitment to the community they serve. Meet the dedicated team of professionals who keep quality healthcare close to home.
Meet Our Leadership