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Valley Children’s Coordinator Honored for Safety Work With Fresno Students

FRESNO, Calif. – Kristina Pasma, an injury prevention coordinator with Valley Children’s Healthcare, was recognized for her community work at the 29th Annual Fresno Compact Luncheon. Pasma, who has worked at Valley Children’s for 24 years, was honored for her…
Lilly, a patient at Valley Children's, waves to friends, family and staff as she heads home.

After 168 Days, Perseverant Patient Receives Emotional Hospital Send-Off

MADERA, Calif. – Doctors and staff at Valley Children’s joined friends and family to celebrate a long-awaited milestone: a patient heading home after more than five months of care. Lilly suffered a life-threatening neurovascular injury that led to a 168-day stay…

Valley Children’s Announces Nurse of the Year Awardees for 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has announced the recipients of the 2026 Nurse of the Year Awards, an annual recognition that honors the compassion, skill and unwavering dedication of nurses. Excellence in Exemplary Professional Practice: Kim Sutters, PhD, RN,…
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Valley Children’s CEO Todd Suntrapak Recognized as a Leading Rural Hospital Leader by Becker’s

CHICAGO – Becker’s Hospital Review has named Valley Children’s Healthcare President and CEO Todd Suntrapak to its 2026 list of rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know. The list highlights executives who are expanding access to care, strengthening…

‘What I’m Meant to Do’: Service Defines Nurse’s Path Across the Globe

MADERA, Calif. – Trevor MacDonald’s upbringing in the small town of Herald, California, taught him the value of service. Today, that sense of duty guides him through two vital roles: caring for children in the emergency department at Valley Children’s…

Nurses and Staff Address Hair Care Gap with ‘Care in Every Curl’ Initiative 

MADERA, Calif. – A project led by nurses and staff in the Explorer unit at Valley Children’s is helping ensure patients receive hair care that meets their needs while undergoing treatment. The “Care in Every Curl” project provides hair hygiene…

Valley Children’s Named 2026 Great Workplace for Nurses by Nursegrid

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has been named a 2026 Great Workplace for Nurses by Nursegrid, a digital workforce platform for nurses, in recognition of strong workplace support and job satisfaction among its nursing staff. The honor is based on…

Valley Children’s Celebrates a Decade of ECMO Heroes with Annual Family Picnic

MADERA, Calif. – Hundreds of patients, families and staff gathered at Valley Children’s on Saturday to celebrate and honor the journeys of those who received support from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a life-saving intervention used when all other life support measures…
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Connecting the Dots: Valley Children’s Dispatchers and the Care They Coordinate

MADERA, Calif. – During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrated annually during the second week of April, the attention shifts to the behind‑the‑scenes teams that ensure patients get the care they need, when they need it. At Valley Children’s, a 12‑member…

12‑Year‑Old’s Birthday Generosity Benefits Pediatric Kidney Care

MADERA, Calif. – A 12‑year‑old Fresno student turned his birthday celebration into a tradition of generosity, raising money to support a pediatric patient receiving kidney care at Valley Children’s. Instead of requesting presents for his birthday, Mateo Kern, a student at…