Jamie Wiggins, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN (@JamieWigginsRN) profile picture

Healthcare Executive | Transformational Leader | Nurse | Husband | Friend | COO & CNE at Phoenix Children’s 🏳️‍🌈👨‍⚕️

Phoenix, AZ
Joined April 2017
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My dissertation defense was this morning @LSUHSCNursing - my dissertation committee was amazing and I look forward to commencement ceremony in December!!! #PhD
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Jamie Wiggins, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN retweeted
Take a tour of Champions Pavilion, a new outpatient care facility located on the Arkansas Children’s Golisano Campus in Little Rock. This space provides the same level of pediatric care and surgical expertise that we're known for, without having to navigate the hospital.
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Congratulations to Crystal Kohanke, senior vice president and chief people officer at Arkansas Children’s, for being named one of 99 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know by @BeckersHR! 🎉💙 Learn more at bit.ly/CrystalKohanke
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Listen Here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… In this episode, Jamie Wiggins, PhD, MBA, FACHE, FAAN, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Arkansas Children's, discusses record patient growth driven by streamlined access, a multi year expansion including the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness, and a five year strategy to strengthen rural pediatric care and chronic disease management across the state. #podcast #healthcare #leadership #pediatriccare
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In our new newsletter, we'll curate expert insights and perspectives on issues shaping the future of children’s health and children's hospitals. Subscribe today: bit.ly/4qPOVSg
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Our leaders were joined today by the Honorable Tim Griffin, attorney general of Arkansas, to sign the final steel beam of the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) — a first-of-its-kind center in Arkansas and nationwide: bit.ly/ResearchNCOR
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In 2021, @archildrens' faced daunting workforce challenges and had to act fast. Learn the strategies that expanded their workforce by +20% in three years. 🔗: bit.ly/3X4gJoT
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Big things are happening at Arkansas Children’s Hospital! Today, we celebrated a major milestone in our clinical expansion by topping out our new main entrance. 🏗️🌲🇺🇸 Thank you to the construction crews, architects, engineers and team members who made this moment possible!
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Tomorrow in Cali!!⚡️⚡️ @Org_LLG @LLG_MW @sophwools
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Say hi to our newest #ChampionsForChildren! 🌟 Our New Hire Orientations are all about meeting new teammates, connecting with leadership and diving into the heart of our mission. Ready to find your passion here? Apply now at bit.ly/CareersAtAC
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🥉🇺🇸 Congratulations to USA on winning the Bronze Medal! WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025 #SoftballWorldCupWU15
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🥎🇺🇸 USA finish the Opening Round undefeated behind Braelyn Johnson's No-Hitter WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025 #SoftballWorldCupWU15
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Jamie Wiggins, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN retweeted
Medicaid is a lifeline. It covers infants, children, and adolescents in every state, from every background. This federal-state partnership is the largest source of children’s health care coverage in the U.S. #ProtectMedicaid Learn why #MedicaidMatters: medicaid.childrenshospitals.…
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"Medicaid supports critical mental health services for children in this country,” said Heidi Baskfield, CHA's vp of mental health. “We should be working to improve it, not erode it.” @spkourminds Learn why #MedicaidMatters for #KidsMentalHealth: childrenshospitals.org/news/…
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Jamie Wiggins, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN retweeted
Big changes are coming to Arkansas Children’s – starting with Champions Pavilion, our new 157,916 sq. ft. outpatient care facility opening in late 2026. We're highlighting how medical architects Dr. Richter and Dr. Sachleben will shape the new facility: bit.ly/AOTblog
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Jamie Wiggins, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN retweeted
Introducing Sawyer, a #TeamCHA superstar! 🤩 Sawyer was born with a rare condition and has been receiving care from @chocchildrens. Thanks to his care team and #Medicaid providing access to care, he is doing better than ever and ready to come to D.C. for #FAD2025!
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Yet another example of why it’s crucial to continue supporting long-term medical research.
Too many people take biomedical innovation for granted.
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Jamie Wiggins, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN retweeted
🌟 We're excited to welcome Ryan McDonough, D.O., FAAP, as the new Chief Medical Officer at Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW). 🌟 Before joining Arkansas Children’s, he served as chief medical informatics officer and senior medical director at Children's Mercy, while also holding the position of co-medical director of the Children’s Diabetes Center and treating patients as an endocrinologist. His leadership resulted in significant advancements in diabetes care, including the transition to outpatient new-onset diabetes education, helping families adjust without requiring disruptive overnight stays in the hospital. Dr. McDonough brings a wealth of experience in pediatric endocrinology, clinical informatics and health care leadership, making him an exceptional addition to our executive team. Please join us in giving Dr. McDonough a warm welcome to our team! 👏🎉 Learn more at bit.ly/DrMcDonough #Pediatrics #HealthcareLeadership #CMO #ChiefMedicalOfficer #Arkansas #NWA #Healthcare #Hospital #Nursing #NursingLeadership #ChampionForChildren #KidsHealth #ChildHealth
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Children’s hospitals extend pediatric care close to home for patients and families. CHA opposes site neutral policies, including eliminating “facility fees” or other policies that reduce support for & would have a negative impact on pediatric care. 🔗: childrenshospitals.org/conte…
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Medicaid ensures that more than 30 million U.S. children have access to health care. While some in Congress consider cuts to Medicaid, children and their families bear the cost. Tell Congress: NO CUTS TO MEDICAID. #FacesofMedicaid ➡️ buff.ly/43auczV
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🚨 NEW: Watch @strengthencare latest ad #FacesofMedicaid. Nearly 1/2 of all kids rely on Medicaid – cuts to this program would be devastating. A healthy America cannot exist without Medicaid. Join us and urge your members of Congress to #ProtectMedicaid: actnow.strengthenhealthcare.…
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