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New Program Creates Space for ‘NICU Warriors’ to Thrive During Long Stays

June 22, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A new program at Valley Children’s Hospital is focusing on the developmental and emotional needs of infants facing long stays in the neonatal intensive care unit – while also equipping families for a smoother transition home. The NICU…

Dr. Sonia Dubey

Why Is Vitamin K So Important for Newborns?

April 14, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Pediatricians at Valley Children’s Hospital are urgently reminding parents of the important role of the vitamin K shot given shortly after birth. It’s one of the simplest, safest and most effective ways to prevent severe and potentially life-threatening bleeding in newborns, experts…

Medium close up of baby boy eating formula while his mother helping him with it

Health Officials Warn of Infant Formula Recall Amid Botulism Outbreak

November 12, 2025

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – State and federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula, prompting a nationwide recall of all formula products from the company. In a health advisory released on…