Valley Children's

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Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 358-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units achieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. News and World Report again named Valley Children’s one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties. In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 11-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.

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Happy Halloween from our tiniest pumpkins 🎃🧡This boo crew is celebrating their first Halloween in style thanks to our fa...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our tiniest pumpkins 🎃🧡

This boo crew is celebrating their first Halloween in style thanks to our fantastic NICU team! Let us know your favorite costume below! 🦒✨

10/31/2025

🇺🇸The Valley Children's Healthcare mission to Wigmore in September 2025 highlighted the strength of our growing partnership. With the signing of the MOU extension, both institutions reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing pediatric healthcare, continuing clinical collaboration, and promoting medical education.

The visit also served as a valuable platform for a successful conference and professional exchange — reflecting our joint dedication to driving healthcare innovation and excellence.

🎬 We invite you to watch the highlights from this significant visit in this video.

🇦🇲 Valley Children’s Healthcare-ի սեպտեմբերյան այցը Ուիգմոր առանձնահատուկ էր մեր զարգացող համագործակցության շրջանակում։
Ստորագրելով մեր համագործակցության հուշագրի երկրորդ փուլը՝ մենք վերահաստատեցինք մեր համատեղ առաքելությունը՝ զարգացնել մանկական առողջապահությունը, շարունակել կլինիկական համագործակցությունը և խթանել բժշկական կրթությունը։

Այցը նշանակալի էր նաև հաջողված մանկաբուժական գիտաժողովի և մասնագիտական գիտելիքների փոխանակման տեսանկյունից՝ արտացոլելով մեր համատեղ նվիրվածությունը առողջապահության ոլորտում նորարարության և գերազանցության խթանմանը։

🎬 Տեսանյութում ներկայացնում ենք մասնագիտական այցի կարևորագույն պահերը։

Last Friday, our amazing Child Life team held the 40th annual Teddy Bear Health Fair! This beloved event invites local e...
10/31/2025

Last Friday, our amazing Child Life team held the 40th annual Teddy Bear Health Fair! This beloved event invites local elementary students to come to our Madera campus and learn more about what we do - with their favorite stuffed friends! 🧸🤎

This year, more than 370 students got hands-on learning from several departments throughout our organization. Thank you to the teams who make this event possible and to our local schools for joining us year after year!

Happy birthday to our favorite giraffe, George 🥳🦒Celebrate with this party animal and see if you can find the birthday b...
10/28/2025

Happy birthday to our favorite giraffe, George 🥳🦒

Celebrate with this party animal and see if you can find the birthday boy hidden around Valley Children's in these photos! Let us know how many you find him in below! Hint: some photos may require you to zoom 🔎

Choking hazards are small, inconspicuous and a real danger to children. These are often items that adults don’t realize ...
10/27/2025

Choking hazards are small, inconspicuous and a real danger to children. These are often items that adults don’t realize pose a threat - like coins, magnets and button batteries. Many are hidden inside everyday household items such as remotes, jewelry and seasonal decorations, making them easy to overlook.

Click the link to The Pulse below to hear from Valley Children's trauma medical director Dr. Shannon Castle on the importance of knowing the hidden swallowing hazards in your home.

MADERA, Calif. – Experts at Valley Children's Hospital are alerting families to a hidden threat after a spike in emergency cases involving young childr ...

On this day in 1952, Valley Children’s opened its doors for the first time to the children of the Central Valley. From t...
10/26/2025

On this day in 1952, Valley Children’s opened its doors for the first time to the children of the Central Valley. From that day forward, we have made it our mission to honor the vision of the five civic-minded women who saw the need for a dedicated pediatric hospital in Central California and aim to provide the best care to our patients as one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the country. Thank you to our staff, community and partners for helping us in honoring this mission and allowing us to serve the patients who inspire us to be better and bring our best every day. 💙

10/25/2025

Meet Kylie, the first Fresno State collegiate adaptive sports athlete 🎾👏

Kylie's journey in sports has led her down a path previously untouched in California’s Central Valley. This year, the Fresno State freshman will make history and compete as the university’s first collegiate adaptive sports athlete – a milestone made possible by her years with the Valley Children's Hospital Adaptive Sports program. Learn more about Kylie and the impact she is making by visiting The Pulse at the link below.

https://news.valleychildrens.org/fresno-state-welcomes-first-collegiate-adaptive-sports-athlete/

10/24/2025

Homecoming is complete with Kid Captain Abigail ❤️🐾

You first met Abigail when we shared her story in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - now she is your Kid Captain! Abigail was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in her left thigh in 2024 and received care from the specialists in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Valley Children’s - and will get to ring the “No Mo’ Chemo” bell signifying the end of her cancer treatment this week!

Cheer on Abigail tomorrow at Valley Children’s Stadium!

Meet Darah Stroud, Valley Children's first recipient of the PHIL Award, an esteemed national recognition for respiratory...
10/23/2025

Meet Darah Stroud, Valley Children's first recipient of the PHIL Award, an esteemed national recognition for respiratory therapists 🦋

Darah is an outstanding respiratory care practitioner who consistently delivers exceptional care while building meaningful connections with patients and their families. The profound impact of these connections was highlighted by the family of Xzavier, a patient she cared for during a long stay, during a special ceremony held at Valley Children's. To learn more about Darah and her PHIL Award recognition, visit The Pulse at the link below.

https://news.valleychildrens.org/respiratory-therapist-at-valley-childrens-receives-distinguished-award-for-compassionate-care/

10/23/2025

Know the dangers of button batteries! Hear from experts at California Poison Control System on what to do if your child accidentally swallows dangerous items like button batteries below.

Germs live everywhere – on your skin, hair, mouth, clothes, toys, door handles, countertops, etc. Dirty hands can spread...
10/21/2025

Germs live everywhere – on your skin, hair, mouth, clothes, toys, door handles, countertops, etc. Dirty hands can spread germs that cause infections.

Clean hands prevent the spread of infections, so keeping your hands clean - and teaching your child to keep their hand's clean - is the most important thing you can do to stop germs from spreading.

Learn more about infection prevention and what you can do to prevent the spread of germs by clicking the link below.

https://www.valleychildrens.org/your-visit/patient-care-and-safety/a-parents-role

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Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 356-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units achieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists. With more than 550 physicians and 3,000 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 12-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home. **For your privacy, please don't post personal health information here. Irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate wall posts will be removed at the discretion of Valley Children's Hospital.**