Innovation

MADERA, Calif. – Three physicians from Wigmore Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Armenia spent 10 days at Valley Children’s last month, deepening a partnership that’s transforming pediatric care across borders. The visit was part of an ongoing collaboration launched in 2023…

Steve McGaugh, a technologist with the interventional radiology team at Valley Children's, prepares for a procedure.

A Decade of Imaging and Innovation at Valley Children’s

December 30, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – The interventional radiology team at Valley Children’s is celebrating a decade of caring for kids. “It’s gone by quick – it doesn’t feel like it’s been 10 years,” said Dr. Trevor Davis, who was recruited to lead the…

California Council for Excellence Visits Valley Children’s to Present Prestigious Eureka Award

December 23, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare was presented with the Eureka Silver‑Level Award for Performance Excellence from the California Council for Excellence this month. It’s the second time the organization has received the honor after first earning it in 2022. The…

Chelsea Harkness stands and smiles inside Valley Children's Hospital in Madera.

Former Valley Children’s Patient Now Leads Innovation Lab to Improve Pediatric Care

December 4, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Chelsea Harkness grew up walking the halls of Valley Children’s Hospital as a patient battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Today, she’s back in those same hallways – but now she’s leading efforts to innovate and improve care for…

Three members of the IT team at Valley Children's gather around a computer.

Valley Children’s Recognized for Excellence in 2025 Digital Health Survey

December 3, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has been awarded a Level 8 achievement in the acute and ambulatory categories of the 2025 Digital Health Most Wired survey. The results were released by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).…

A drone shot over Valley Children's Hospital and the microgrid project.

Valley Children’s Microgrid Power Project Remains on Track

October 20, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare confirmed this week that its pioneering microgrid power project remains on schedule, even after federal budget cuts eliminated funding for the second phase of the initiative. The hospital’s renewable energy microgrid – designed to…

A nurse at Valley Children's looks down at a table as she prepares for a procedure.

One Line at a Time: Leading Vascular Access with Compassion and Ingenuity

October 17, 2025

MADERA, Calif. — The vascular access team at Valley Children’s doesn’t just place lines, they build trust with patients and families — and Erica Guzman sees every patient visit as a chance to make a difference. As a charge nurse…

A young patient waves to the camera in front of shelves filled with toys at Valley Children's Hospital.

Advanced 3D Planning Approach Powers Life-Changing Surgery for Local Girl

October 13, 2025

MADERA, Calif. — A young girl’s struggle with a rare forearm deformity led Valley Children’s Hospital to take a state-of-the-art approach using 3D planning technology. Dr. Michael Galvez first met Blair when she was 11 years old when she was…

Royce Madrid smiles while playing with his father, Rudy, in his grandparent's backyard.

CAR T-Cell Therapy Saved Royce’s Life – It’s Coming to Valley Children’s Soon

October 10, 2025

PORTERVILLE, Calif. – A cutting-edge cancer treatment that reprograms the body’s own immune cells saved a Porterville child’s life – and it’s coming soon to Valley Children’s, offering hope to families in Central California facing the most devastating diagnoses. Royce…

IT Expert Uses 3D Printing to Lift Spirits and Improve Pediatric Care

September 16, 2025

MADERA, Calif. — Eric Trunnelle never knows when a keyboard or monitor will fail, but as an IT support specialist with Valley Children’s Healthcare, he’s always ready. Trunnelle is part of the hospital’s boots-on-the-ground troubleshooting team that keeps critical systems…