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Dr. Julieanna Sahouria smiles inside the emergency department at Valley Children's Hospital.

Why I Still Love What I Do: A Doctors’ Day Message

March 30, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Julieanna Sahouria joined Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group as a pediatric emergency physician in September 2012. MADERA, Calif. – Somewhere between…

An ultrasound is used on a patient at Warner Women's Healthcare.

Fewer Pregnant Women Getting Early Prenatal Care; Experts Say Don’t Wait

March 6, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – A quarter of pregnant women in the United States are delaying prenatal care or forgoing it completely, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2021 to 2024, the rate of women beginning…

Dr. Sudhakar Reddivalam

Leading Pulmonologist Reflects on 35-Year Journey and Nationally-Ranked Program

March 5, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – When Dr. Sudhakar Reddivalam enters a room to see a patient at Valley Children’s, he’s reminded why he has dedicated more than three decades to pediatric pulmonology. “When you come in here, you see those kids and…

What Are the Best Ways to Protect Kids From Walking Pneumonia?

February 6, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – An uptick in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia – also known as “walking pneumonia” and “atypical pneumonia” – is prompting physicians to urge parents to watch for symptoms and take precautions to limit its spread. The illness is a…

Toddler trying wheat toast with peanut butter.

Introducing Peanut Early: What Parents Should Know

January 7, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Venkata Sushma Chamarthi is a pediatrician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) with more than 15 years of clinical…

The Words We Use Matter: The Danger of Talking About Autism in Terms of “Disease” and “Cure”

September 24, 2025

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Jennifer Johnson serves as the medical director of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Valley Children’s Hospital. MADERA, Calif. – When we talk…

‘A Wild Ride:’ Founder of Valley’s First Pediatric Oncology Program Retires

August 15, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – After nearly four decades and thousands of patients seen, the founder of the region’s first pediatric oncology program is retiring from Valley Children’s Healthcare. Dr. Vonda Crouse, a pioneering pediatric hematologist/oncologist, was greeted by colleagues at Valley…

As School Starts, Doctors Urge Parents to Prioritize Vaccinations

August 14, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – As children across the Central Valley return to their classrooms, health experts are emphasizing the critical role vaccines play in keeping students safe from infectious diseases. Dr. Anne VanGarsse, medical director of primary care at Valley Children’s…