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Finding Balance This Halloween: A Pediatrician’s Perspective

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Venkata Sushma Chamarthi is a pediatrician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) with more than 15 years of clinical…

How Primary Care Can Lead the Way in Pediatric Obesity Care

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Venkata Sushma Chamarthi is a pediatrician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) with more than 15 years of…

The Words We Use Matter: The Danger of Talking About Autism in Terms of “Disease” and “Cure”

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Jennifer Johnson serves as the medical director of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Valley Children’s Hospital. MADERA, Calif. – When we talk…
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Why Being Trauma Informed Must Move Beyond Healthcare

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Carmela Sosa works to combat the social drivers that impact the overall well-being of kids throughout the Central Valley. MADERA, Calif.…

How Technology Impacts Healthcare Costs, and an AI Solution

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Michael Scahill writes about the intersection of technology and healthcare and offers his perspective on a constantly shifting landscape.…
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The Impact of Social Media and the Internet on Children, and the Need for Parental Controls

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Dupinderjit Bhangal graduated from the Valley Children’s Residency Program in 2025. As pediatricians, we are acutely aware of the…
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Data, Disparities and Recognizing High-Risk Situations for Child Abuse

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Maltreatment Report, an estimated 3,016,000 children nationally were investigated for abuse in 2021. Of those investigations, 588,229 children were found to be victims of abuse and neglect,…