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Helena Hospital
Accessibility

Care That’s Accessible to Everyone

Helena Hospital is committed to making our facilities, services, and information accessible to every person in our community — including those with sensory or mobility impairments.

Facility Access

Designed for Everyone

Our facility is designed to be fully accessible to patients, visitors, and staff with disabilities.

  • Convenient off-street parking designated specifically for persons with disabilities
  • Curb cuts and ramps between parking areas and all building entrances
  • Level access into the first-floor level, with elevator access to all other floors
  • Fully accessible offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, and public waiting areas
  • Accessible cafeteria (Delta Café) and patient treatment areas, including examining rooms and patient wards

If you need assistance navigating the facility or have questions about specific accommodations, please call us ahead of your visit.

Communication Aids & Services

Support for Every Patient

Helena Hospital provides a full range of auxiliary aids and services — at no additional charge, as required by federal law.

For Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • 24-hour TTY/TDD devices connecting to all extensions
  • Portable TTY/TDD units

For Patients Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

  • Readers and audio-recorded materials
  • Large-print materials for patients with low vision

For Patients With Other Communication Needs

  • Flash cards, alphabet boards, and communication boards
  • Assistive devices for persons with impaired manual skills

There is no additional charge for any communication aid or service. All auxiliary aids are provided free of charge to patients who need them.

How to Request an Accommodation

Let Us Know How We Can Help

Before Your Visit

Call (870) 338-5800 and let us know what accommodation you need. Whenever possible, give us at least 24 hours’ notice so we can arrange interpreters, materials, or other services.

When You Arrive

Let the staff at registration know what accommodation you need. They will notify the appropriate team member to assist you.

In an Emergency

Tell the Emergency Department staff when you arrive. We’ll work quickly to get you the help you need while you’re receiving care.

Language Access

Language assistance services are available to patients with limited English proficiency at no cost. Please let us know when you arrive or when you call to schedule, and we’ll connect you with interpreter services.

Website Accessibility

We work to ensure our website meets or exceeds current accessibility standards and continually review and improve it. If you have difficulty accessing any content, contact us and we’ll provide the information in an alternative format.

Questions About Accessibility?

Main Hospital Line(870) 338-5800
Compliance OfficerJanice Pryor, (870) 816-3900
EmailJanice.Pryor@helenahospital.com
Address1801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Helena, AR 72342

If you believe Helena Hospital has not provided needed accommodations, contact our Compliance Officer. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (hhs.gov/ocr/complaints).