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Valentine’s Tradition Continues as Los Banos Students Bring Balloons to Patients

MADERA, Calif. – Valentine’s Day arrived early for patients at Valley Children’s as more than 1,000 red heart‑shaped balloons streamed into the hospital – part of a tradition that’s brought joy for more than a decade. Future Farmers of America (FFA)…
Santa Claus smiles and waves at the camera inside the halls of Valley Children's Hospital.

First Responders Escort Santa to Valley Children’s in Decades-Long Tradition

MADERA, Calif. – Dozens of first responders escorted Santa Claus to Valley Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, continuing a beloved holiday tradition that has brought cheer to young patients for more than four decades. The annual procession, which began more than…
Little girl in witch costume holding jack-o-lantern pumpkin bucket with candies and sweets.

Finding Balance This Halloween: A Pediatrician’s Perspective

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…