Voices

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Ashley Phillips, PhD is a licensed pediatric psychologist at Valley Children’s and a researcher at the intersection of education, psychology and…

A nurse holds the foot of a NICU baby at Valley Children's Hospital.

Beyond the Bedside: The Role of Nurse Scientists in Healthcare and Research

July 8, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Stephanie Lapsley is a NICU outreach coordinator at Valley Children’s and a PhD candidate in nursing at the University of Arizona.…

Beyond the Bedside: Advocating for Children on Capitol Hill

June 17, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Tina Hansen-Sackey is a pediatric resident at Valley Children’s Healthcare and a national trainee liaison for the American Academy of Pediatrics…

An aerial view of a solar array at Valley Children's.

To Care for Children, We Must Care for the World They Inherit

April 22, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Ratan Milevoj is Vice President of Innovation, Marketing and Communications and Assistant Chief Strategy Officer at Valley Children’s Healthcare. MADERA, Calif.…

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Controlling Asthma Starts With the Basics – And Keeps Kids in School

April 2, 2026

This article was originally published in the State of Our Children 360 newsletter, a publication from the Guilds Center for Community Health that shares some of the most pressing issues facing kids through the lens of those who are involved, impacted or providing…

Dr. Julieanna Sahouria smiles inside the emergency department at Valley Children's Hospital.

Why I Still Love What I Do: A Doctors’ Day Message

March 30, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Julieanna Sahouria joined Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group as a pediatric emergency physician in September 2012. MADERA, Calif. – Somewhere between…

Small Lungs, Big Risks: What Every Community Must Know About How Air Pollution Harms Our Children

March 10, 2026

Couple not talking after a dispute, teens troubled

How Teens Can Prevent Dating Violence Before It Starts

February 10, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Dupinderjit Bhangal is a pediatrician who graduated from the Valley Children’s Residency Program in 2025. MADERA, Calif. – Teen dating violence is…

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Why People Don’t Get the Flu Vaccine, And Why They Should

January 23, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Bora Timkin joined Valley Children’s Medical Group in 2022 and works as a pediatric hospitalist at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. BAKERSFIELD, Calif.…

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The Data Tsunami and How Artificial Intelligence Can Help

January 19, 2026

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 MADERA, Calif.…