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Just 6% of U.S. Physicians Are Latino — Advocates Say That Must Change

MADERA, Calif. — Despite Latinos making up nearly a fifth of the U.S. population, they represent just 6% of the nation’s physicians — a gap that National Latino Physician Day aims to close. Observed annually on October 1, National Latino…

Hanford Teen Uses Livestock Sale to Support Patients at Valley Children’s

A Central Valley high school student turned her passion for agriculture into a powerful act of giving, donating nearly $7,000 from her livestock auction to Valley Children’s. Graysen Lopes, a senior at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford, auctioned her…

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Jru

FRESNO, Calif. – Each football season, Valley Children’s Healthcare teams up with Fresno State for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for patients. At every home football game, one Valley Children’s patient is selected to be the Kid Captain of the game. At…

Camp Sunshine Dreams Creating Community for Kids Impacted by Cancer

HUNTINGTON LAKE, Calif. – At Camp Sunshine Dreams, having cancer is secondary to being a kid. For one week each summer, children impacted by cancer gather to experience something rare: a place where everyone understands their journey. Held at Camp Keola…

‘Don’t Talk About It, Be About It’: Patient’s Lemonade Stand Raises Thousands for Cancer Research

KERMAN, Calif. – This summer, Savanah Velasquez used a lemonade stand to fund pediatric brain tumor research and support the ongoing battle against the disease. It’s a fight the 8-year-old and her family know personally. Diagnosed with a low-grade glioma…

Family Time at the Fair? It’s More Powerful Than You Think

MADERA, Calif. – The Madera District Fair opened Thursday, offering more than just rides and fair food – it’s an opportunity for families to spend meaningful time together. Experts say that kind of time can have lasting benefits for a…
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Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Sawyer

FRESNO, Calif. – Each football season, Valley Children’s Healthcare teams up with Fresno State for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for patients. At every home football game, one Valley Children’s patient is selected to be the Kid Captain of the game. At…

Fresno Native and NBA Guard AJ Johnson Inspires at Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – For patients at Valley Children’s Hospital, a routine day turned extraordinary when Washington Wizards guard AJ Johnson walked through the doors. Johnson, 20, is a rising star in his second year in the NBA. Born and raised…
Derek Carr smiles and poses for a photo with a patient holding a football outside Valley Children's Hospital.

Derek Carr Reflects on Community, Life After Football During Visit to Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – Just weeks after announcing his retirement from professional football, Derek Carr made a special visit to Valley Children’s Hospital, reconnecting with young patients and reaffirming his commitment to the Central Valley. “Yes, I am retiring from football,…

New Valley Children’s Report Highlights Commitment to Pediatric Care and Communities  

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital has released its annual IRS Form 990 filing for fiscal year 2024 (calendar year 2023), offering a transparent look into the organization’s financial stewardship, governance, and dedication to pediatric healthcare across the Central Valley. …