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From Macklemore to Ms. Rachel: Helping Kids Navigate a Complicated World

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare, and views expressed are the author’s own. Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Hailey Nelson joined Valley Children’s…

Pediatricians Encourage Vaccine Checkups as Kindergarten Immunization Rates Slip

MADERA, Calif. – As families send children back to school, newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows fewer children across the country are entering kindergarten fully vaccinated, a trend pediatricians say underscores the importance of…

Valley Children’s Support Boosts Opportunities for Special Olympics Athletes

FRESNO, Calif. – A partnership between Valley Children’s Healthcare and Special Olympics Northern California is helping expand access to inclusive sports programs for athletes across the Central Valley. The collaboration, which began in 2025, has strengthened recruitment and retention efforts, increased…
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Staying Safe This Fourth of July

MADERA, Calif. – July Fourth brings red, white and blue decorations, hot dogs, hamburgers and everyone’s favorite bright and festive fireworks. But these festivities also bring safety concerns when it comes to injuries connected to barbecues and fireworks. With that…

Keeping Your Child Safe From Measles if They’re Too Young to Get Vaccinated

If your child is too young to receive vaccination to protect them from measles, what should you do to keep them safe? In March, the Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed a second case of measles in the county…