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MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has been selected as one of three national finalists for the 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize, an honor presented by the American Hospital Association (AHA). The award includes a $10,000 prize and recognizes health care organizations that improve community health beyond…

PHIL Award Honors Dedication, Commitment of Respiratory Therapists

June 29, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s has recognized Respiratory Care Practitioner Chase Vance as the latest recipient of the PHIL Award, an honor given to respiratory therapists each quarter who show compassion, dedication and commitment to patient care. After completing his shift…

Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care with Prestigious DAISY Award

June 18, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Two Valley Children’s nurses are being recognized for the moments that often matter most in healthcare – defined not just by clinical skill, but by compassion, connection and presence. Acute care nurse Andrew Bohan and PICU nurse Franklin…

Valley Children’s Nurses Honored with Regional Awards of Excellence

June 4, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – Three Valley Children’s healthcare leaders were recognized among the region’s best at a Fresno awards ceremony, earning “Nurse of the Year” distinctions from the Association of California Nurse Leaders. PICU, Access Center and Transport Director Steve Odom, Nurse…

Valley Children’s Announces Nurse of the Year Awardees for 2026

May 8, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has announced the recipients of the 2026 Nurse of the Year Awards, an annual recognition that honors the compassion, skill and unwavering dedication of nurses. Excellence in Exemplary Professional Practice: Kim Sutters, PhD, RN,…

Caregivers Recognized by Patient Families and Peers for Compassionate Care

March 2, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Two members of the Valley Children’s team received special recognition after being nominated by patient families for their compassionate care. PHIL Award: Ernesto Aguilar, Respiratory Care Practitioner Ernesto Aguilar, a respiratory care practitioner at Valley Children’s, received the…

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Becker’s Recognizes Valley Children’s as a 2026 Top Place to Work in Healthcare

February 25, 2026

CHICAGO – For the fifth time, Valley Children’s Healthcare has secured a place on Becker’s Healthcare’s prestigious list of top places to work in the healthcare industry. The organization was one of 165 included in the selection for 2026. “This recognition…

Data Shows Years of Progress in Patient Safety at Valley Children’s

February 20, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare reported another year of strong patient safety performance in 2025, driven by long-term reductions in hospital-acquired infections and recognition as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals for patient safety. Leaders credited the results…

Carlist Harbin holds his "Friend of Safe Kids" award outside of Valley Children's Hospital.

‘Hidden Gem’ of Valley Children’s Earns Special Honor for Injury Prevention Work

January 29, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Safe Kids Central California has recognized Carlist Harbin, a unit aide at Valley Children’s, with the 2025 Friend of Safe Kids Award for his ongoing work to support child passenger safety in Fresno and Madera counties. The award…

California Council for Excellence Visits Valley Children’s to Present Prestigious Eureka Award

December 23, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare was presented with the Eureka Silver‑Level Award for Performance Excellence from the California Council for Excellence this month. It’s the second time the organization has received the honor after first earning it in 2022. The…