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‘What I’m Meant to Do’: Service Defines Nurse’s Path Across the Globe

MADERA, Calif. – Trevor MacDonald’s upbringing in the small town of Herald, California, taught him the value of service. Today, that sense of duty guides him through two vital roles: caring for children in the emergency department at Valley Children’s…
Dr. Julieanna Sahouria smiles inside the emergency department at Valley Children's Hospital.

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

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…
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If My Young Child Has RSV or the Flu, Should I Take Them to the Emergency Department?

MADERA, Calif. – As respiratory viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza begin to pick up during the winter months, parents often wonder when to take a sick child to the emergency department and when it’s safe to manage…

Common Household Items Sending More Kids to the ER, Experts Warn

MADERA, Calif. – Experts at Valley Children’s Hospital are alerting families to a hidden threat after a spike in emergency cases involving young children who have swallowed small household objects. These are often items that adults don’t realize pose a…

Rose Bags Deliver Comfort to Emergency Department Patients

MADERA, Calif. – A small act of kindness is making a big difference in the emergency department at Valley Children’s Hospital. The Rose Bags initiative is offering families comfort during what can be some of the most stressful moments of their lives.…