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Healthy Futures Take Root at Golden Charter Academy

FRESNO, Calif. – In a community impacted by food insecurity and limited access to fresh produce, a Fresno school is teaching students that healthy habits can begin long before a doctor’s visit – starting in the garden. At Golden Charter…
Curly hair toddler girl enjoying and drinking milk.

Whole, Low-Fat or Plant-Based? Making Sense of Milk for Kids

MADERA, Calif. – Breast milk and infant formula are the primary sources of nutrition for newborns and infants. But what happens once your infant becomes a toddler? Should dairy milk or milk alternatives play a major role in their diet after…

These New Laws Could Have an Impact on Your Child’s Health in 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A slate of new laws taking effect in 2026 will bring big changes to children’s health in California, altering school nutrition standards, access to support services and more. Below are some of the new laws that have…
Pediatric residents from Valley Children's smile and distribute food at the AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota.

Valley Children’s Pediatric Residents Tackle Food Insecurity in Mendota

MENDOTA, Calif. – As families continue to navigate shifting food benefit policies, pediatric residents from Valley Children’s joined the Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief (AMOR) to help distribute food to families in need. “The medical appointment is only a…

Valley Children’s, Adventist Health Partner to Boost Youth Nutrition Through Blue Zones Initiative

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare joined forces with Adventist Health Central Valley to advance the Blue Zones initiative in Bakersfield, a community-wide effort aimed at improving health for kids and families. The partnership recently marked a milestone with the…
Valley Children’s Hospital Receives $25

Valley Children’s Hospital Receives $25,000 from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to Expand Equitable Care

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital has received a $25,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures, designed to help expand equitable care and improve health outcomes for children in underserved and vulnerable neighborhoods. Valley Children’s Kids Eat Smart Program is…