Legacy of Caring

National Park Medical Center: A Legacy of Caring for Women and Families

At National Park Medical Center, supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care is one of the greatest responsibilities we carry. Our commitment to delivering high‑quality, safe, and compassionate maternal care has been a defining part of our identity for decades.

Since our beginnings as Ouachita Memorial Hospital in 1954, caring for women, children, and growing families has been central to our mission. Generations of parents have welcomed their babies within our walls, supported by teams who understand the importance of readiness, safety, and exceptional patient experience.

Our Continued Commitment to High‑Quality Maternal Care

NPMC’s Labor & Delivery Unit remains fully open, fully prepared, and fully dedicated to serving mothers and babies in Hot Springs and the surrounding communities.

Our teams are trained, equipped, and aligned around the highest standards of maternal safety and clinical excellence. From prenatal care to delivery to postpartum support, we are here to ensure families receive the care they deserve, close to home.

A History of Serving Families in Garland County

For more than 70 years, our hospital has grown alongside the community we serve. When NPMC opened its modern facility in 1985, it expanded its ability to care for women and children with updated technology, dedicated clinical spaces, and a strengthened Labor & Delivery environment. Continued investments reflect our long‑standing promise to meet the evolving needs of families.

Maternal care has been part of that story from the beginning, and it remains a cornerstone of who we are today.

Here for You — Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Birth is a defining part of our story at NPMC. Our Labor & Delivery nurses and care teams, many of whom have served this community for years, stand ready with the compassion, skill, and experience that families rely on.

If you have questions or would like support navigating your care options, please reach out to us directly. Your trust means everything to us, and we are honored to care for you and your family.

National Park Medical Center is here — ready, committed, and proud to serve the next generation of families in Hot Springs.