Innovation

MADERA, Calif. – An innovative tool in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Valley Children’s is giving parents the chance to see their baby – even when they’re miles away. The AngelEye camera system places a bedside camera at each…

This Earth Day, Valley Children’s Turns Lab Waste into New Life

April 22, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A sustainability initiative at Valley Children’s is turning laboratory waste into something that grows. Through the “ReTin and Reuse” program, steel tins that once held a single lab test are being repurposed as seed starters, giving them a…

Two surgeons in full surgical wear look down as they operate on a patient.

Innovative Valley Children’s Surgery Helps Kids Straighten Injured Fingers

April 15, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – An innovative surgical technique developed by experts at Valley Children’s is now being shared nationwide after its publication in a medical journal, providing pediatric surgeons with a new approach to improve outcomes for children across the country. The…

Hospitals Collaborate to Boost Pediatric Care Across Central California

April 10, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Medical professionals from across the Central Valley gathered at Valley Children’s Hospital on Friday for a first-of-its-kind pediatric training workshop aimed at strengthening care for children throughout the region. More than 160 nurses, respiratory therapists and clinical leaders…

Two team members at Valley Children's take part in an ECMO simulation.

ECMO Simulation Program at Valley Children’s Named Among Nation’s Best by Becker’s

March 26, 2026

CHICAGO – Becker’s Healthcare has recognized Valley Children’s Healthcare for its extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program, naming it among hospitals and health systems nationwide with outstanding simulation and education programs. Becker’s annual list highlights organizations using innovative, immersive training environments that…

Data Shows Years of Progress in Patient Safety at Valley Children’s

February 20, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare reported another year of strong patient safety performance in 2025, driven by long-term reductions in hospital-acquired infections and recognition as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals for patient safety. Leaders credited the results…

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).…