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MADERA, Calif. – For the first time ever, Valley Children’s pediatric specialists are traveling to Armenia as part of an ongoing formal partnership with Wigmore Women’s & Children’s Hospital in the Armenian capital of Yerevan. Six physicians including medical directors…

4,000 Volunteers to Sell Special Newspapers Tuesday for the 37th Annual Kids Day

March 5, 2024

MADERA, Calif. – Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 12, 2024! This year, we are thrilled to announce that after a five-year hiatus, thousands of dedicated volunteers will once again hit the streets to sell special Kids Day newspapers. These…

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera Unveils Second Book Inspired by Hospital Patients

February 27, 2024

MADERA, Calif. – Nationally recognized poet Juan Felipe Herrera, Valley Children’s Healthcare and Fresno Unified celebrated a new chapter as Mr. Herrera unveiled his new book, “I Am the Future,” at the elementary school named in his honor. This is…

Tree Fresno and Valley Children’s Doctors Plant Trees along new Madera trail

October 25, 2023

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s pediatric specialists, medical staff members and their families along with Tree Fresno partnered to plant dozens of trees along a new trail on the hospital’s campus. Last summer, Tree Fresno received a grant from CAL…

Valley Children’s and Fresno State’s ‘Healthy Kids. Healthy Futures.’ Initiative Returns This Fall

September 4, 2023

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare and Fresno State announced today the return of the regional community health initiative Healthy Kids. Healthy Futures., with a focus on the physical well-being of kids and young adults in the Central Valley. “Regular…

Valley Children’s Hospital Celebrates Third Anniversary of Panda Cares Center of Hope Opening as Dedicated Space for Patients and Families

August 4, 2023

Valley Children’s Hospital celebrated the third anniversary of the opening of the Panda Cares® Center of Hope with a carnival for patients and their families on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Panda Express local leadership and associates hosted the festivities with games,…

Valley Children’s and Fresno State Launch “Healthy Kids. Healthy Futures.” Regional Community Health Initiative

April 30, 2023

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare and Fresno State announced today the launch of Healthy Kids. Healthy Futures., a community health initiative focused on the mental health and physical well-being of kids and young adults in the Central Valley to…

Graphic reading National Injury Prevention Day Nov. 18

Shine a Green Light for Injury Prevention Nov. 18

November 15, 2022

MADERA, Calif. – Injuries and violence are the leading cause of death and disabilities for people ages 1 to 44 years. On Friday, Nov. 18, Valley Children’s Injury Prevention Program and its Injury Free Coalition for Kids partners from the…

Literacy Program and Guilds Center for Community Health Host Book Unveiling at Fresno School

November 5, 2022

FRESNO, Calif. – On Monday, Valley Children’s Literacy Program and Guilds Center for Community Health hosted a special book reveal event at Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary School in Fresno. During the event, former U.S. Poet Laureate and Fowler native Juan…

Guilds Center for Community Health Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary

November 1, 2022

MADERA, Calif. – In Nov. 2019, the Guilds of Valley Children’s announced a $5 million endowment dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of kids in the Central Valley through the establishment of the Guilds Center for Community Health. The…