Voices

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.…

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Introducing Peanut Early: What Parents Should Know

January 7, 2026

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…

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Finding Balance This Halloween: A Pediatrician’s Perspective

October 28, 2025

How Primary Care Can Lead the Way in Pediatric Obesity Care

September 26, 2025

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

September 24, 2025

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…

Why Being Trauma Informed Must Move Beyond Healthcare

August 19, 2025

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

July 1, 2025

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How Teens Can Prevent Dating Violence Before It Starts

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

The Data Tsunami and How Artificial Intelligence Can Help

Introducing Peanut Early: What Parents Should Know

Finding Balance This Halloween: A Pediatrician’s Perspective

How Primary Care Can Lead the Way in Pediatric Obesity Care

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

Why Being Trauma Informed Must Move Beyond Healthcare

How Technology Impacts Healthcare Costs, and an AI Solution

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Voices

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How Teens Can Prevent Dating Violence Before It Starts

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

The Data Tsunami and How Artificial Intelligence Can Help

Introducing Peanut Early: What Parents Should Know

Finding Balance This Halloween: A Pediatrician’s Perspective

How Primary Care Can Lead the Way in Pediatric Obesity Care

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

Why Being Trauma Informed Must Move Beyond Healthcare

How Technology Impacts Healthcare Costs, and an AI Solution

The Impact of Social Media and the Internet on Children, and the Need for Parental Controls

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