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Child Life Assistant Juanita Marquez helps a patient with arts and crafts at Valley Children's Hospital.

‘It Brings Me Joy’: How Juanita Marquez Helps Young Patients Feel at Home

March 23, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – After nearly two decades of helping young patients feel at home inside Valley Children’s Hospital, Juanita Marquez is retiring in May, closing a chapter defined by comfort, joy and connection. Marquez, who was born and raised in…

Valentine’s Tradition Continues as Los Banos Students Bring Balloons to Patients

February 13, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valentine’s Day arrived early for patients at Valley Children’s as more than 1,000 red heart‑shaped balloons streamed into the hospital – part of a tradition that’s brought joy for more than a decade. Future Farmers of America (FFA)…

A patient at Valley Children's Hospital picks out a toy during a visit from service members at NAS Lemoore.

Navy Service Members Spread Joy with Annual Toy Delivery

December 9, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Service members from Naval Air Station Lemoore brought holiday cheer to Valley Children’s Hospital, delivering toys to dozens of smiling patients. More than a dozen members of the Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific gathered in the hospital’s rotunda,…

Two pilots with the 144th Fighter Wing standing next to a patient dressed in a flight helmet and flight vest.

Pilots from 144th Fighter Wing Bring Gear, Smiles to Patients

June 27, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Pilots from the 144th Fighter Wing made a special landing at Valley Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, bringing flight gear and big smiles to patients. Five fighter pilots spent the afternoon in the hospital’s Child Life Playroom, a…

New Grant Transforms Valley Children’s Child Life Playroom for Healing and Fun.

New Grant Transforms Valley Children’s Child Life Playroom for Healing and Fun

February 12, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s has received a $20,565 grant from The Toy Foundation’s™ (TTF) Children’s Hospital Play Grants program. Funds support a new sensory corner in the hospital’s Child Life Playroom. Play is a powerful tool to significantly improve…