Innovation

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).…

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…