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Ernesto Aguilar and Natasha Reilly

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…

Crystal Aguayo holds a small sculpture and smiles in front of a sign that reads "Valley Children's Hospital."

Valley Children’s Honors First Winner of Prestigious Nursing Award

October 2, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – When Crystal Aguayo transitioned from the operating room to the pediatric intensive care unit, she set a goal to connect more deeply with patients and families. That goal came full circle when she became the first recipient…