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ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center

Accelerating Research from the Benchtop to the Bedside

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Our Mission

To utilize innovative research and scientific collaborations for the advancement of health and wellness in our communities and to train highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.

Research Institute

Our research initiatives extend beyond the basic-science laboratory facility. We are improving healthcare through innovative research.

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Health & Wellness Center

Our Health & Wellness Center offers a diverse array of classes, including ceramics, an applied arts lab, and various fitness programs.

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Event Center

Our event center boasts stunning views and beautifully designed interiors, providing an elegant backdrop for any occasion.

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About ACHE RIHWC

Features
  • 90,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art biomedical research lab
  • 60,000-square-foot Health & Wellness center
  • Art gallery
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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Announces Kyle D. Parker to Transition to President Emeritus

Parker’s vision and leadership have been foundational to the creation and growth of ACHE.
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Opening Doors, Changing Futures: ACHE’s Summer of Learning and Connection

From hands-on healthcare simulations to culinary explorations, ceramics, and innovative STEAM activities, ACHE became a space where students felt empowered and reminded that they belong here, with a future full of possibilities. 
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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Celebrating 10 Years of Growth & Impact

Since its founding, ACHE has generated over $900 million in economic impact, addressing the region’s healthcare needs and providing world-class education.
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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Celebrating 10 Years of Growth & Impact

Since its founding, ACHE has generated over $900 million in economic impact, addressing the region’s healthcare needs and providing world-class education.
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ACHE Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Research Spaces at RIHWC

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is celebrating the opening of the new Biomedical Resource Center and the Center for Rehabilitation Research.
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7000 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243

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