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MADERA, Calif. – When Dr. Sudhakar Reddivalam enters a room to see a patient at Valley Children’s, he’s reminded why he has dedicated more than three decades to pediatric pulmonology. “When you come in here, you see those kids and…

Dr. Navya Katragadda (left) and Dr. Fredrick Dapaah Siakwan smile for a picture.

National Spotlight Shines on Valley Children’s Resident for Infant Health Research

March 3, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A second-year pediatric resident at Valley Children’s has received national recognition for her efforts to bridge the gap between research and patient care. Dr. Navya Katragadda (on the left in the photo above) received the Osteopathic Trainee Award…

Caregivers Recognized by Patient Families and Peers for Compassionate Care

March 2, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Two members of the Valley Children’s team received special recognition after being nominated by patient families for their compassionate care. PHIL Award: Ernesto Aguilar, Respiratory Care Practitioner Ernesto Aguilar, a respiratory care practitioner at Valley Children’s, received the…

A doctor at Valley Children's smiles while listening to staff.

Becker’s Recognizes Valley Children’s as a 2026 Top Place to Work in Healthcare

February 25, 2026

CHICAGO – For the fifth time, Valley Children’s Healthcare has secured a place on Becker’s Healthcare’s prestigious list of top places to work in the healthcare industry. The organization was one of 165 included in the selection for 2026. “This recognition…

Family and friends gather around Isabella during her Honor Walk at Valley Children's, which celebrates organ donors.

On Her 6th Birthday, Honor Walk Pays Tribute to Isabella’s Gift of Life

February 5, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Days after a tragic accident, the family of a young Porterville girl made the selfless decision to donate her organs – an act that will provide hope for people she never knew. Isabella was struck by a…

A member of the Fresno Wheelers smiles along with fans at the West Coast Conference Championship held at Fresno State.

Adaptive Sports Community Accelerates with Return of Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Fresno

February 4, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – A growing spotlight found the Central Valley’s adaptive sports community this weekend as the Valley Children’s Adaptive Sports Program hosted the second West Coast Conference Championship wheelchair basketball tournament. Twelve teams from across the West Coast converged…

Carlist Harbin holds his "Friend of Safe Kids" award outside of Valley Children's Hospital.

‘Hidden Gem’ of Valley Children’s Earns Special Honor for Injury Prevention Work

January 29, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Safe Kids Central California has recognized Carlist Harbin, a unit aide at Valley Children’s, with the 2025 Friend of Safe Kids Award for his ongoing work to support child passenger safety in Fresno and Madera counties. The award…

Three doctors from Wigmore Women and Children's Hospital in Armenia smile in front of Valley Children's Hospital.

Armenian Physicians Visit Valley Children’s in Ongoing Pediatric Partnership

January 12, 2026

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…

Dr. Edmund To smiles in front of a play structure at Valley Children's Hospital.

From Classroom to Clinic: Former Teacher Finds His Calling in Pediatrics

January 7, 2026

MADERA. Calif. – Dr. Edmund To spent nearly a decade shaping young minds in the classroom. Today, he’s shaping young lives in the exam room and guiding families toward healthier futures. As a pediatric resident at Valley Children’s, Dr. To traded…

Valley Children’s Recognized as Top Children’s Hospital by Leapfrog Group for Sixth Time

December 15, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the sixth time, a rare national distinction that highlights the hospital’s sustained excellence in patient safety and quality. The Leapfrog Top Hospital…