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New Program Creates Space for ‘NICU Warriors’ to Thrive During Long Stays

June 22, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A new program at Valley Children’s Hospital is focusing on the developmental and emotional needs of infants facing long stays in the neonatal intensive care unit – while also equipping families for a smoother transition home. The NICU…

AngelEye Camera System Brings Real-Time Connection to NICU Families

May 12, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – An innovative tool in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Valley Children’s is giving parents the chance to see their baby – even when they’re miles away. The AngelEye camera system places a bedside camera at each…

A baby in the neonatal intensive care unit at Valley Children's dresses as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz for Halloween.

NICU Nurses Make Halloween Magical for Families at Valley Children’s

October 31, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – As part of an annual tradition stitched together with love, nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Valley Children’s handcrafted Halloween costumes for their tiny patients this year. Each year, nurses donate their time and…

Annual NICU Picnic at Valley Children’s Draws Nearly 1,000 Graduates and Family Members

October 17, 2025

MADERA, Calif. — Valley Children’s welcomed nearly 1,000 graduates and family members from its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to its annual NICU Picnic, celebrating the milestones of some of its tiniest former patients in Central California. “It’s a day…

Derek Carr smiles and poses for a photo with a patient holding a football outside Valley Children's Hospital.

Derek Carr Reflects on Community, Life After Football During Visit to Valley Children’s

August 15, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Just weeks after announcing his retirement from professional football, Derek Carr made a special visit to Valley Children’s Hospital, reconnecting with young patients and reaffirming his commitment to the Central Valley. “Yes, I am retiring from football,…

Drawing Joy: Nurse Uses Art to Uplift Families and Colleagues in NICU

August 6, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – In the quiet moments between caring for the tiniest patients at Valley Children’s Hospital, Dawn Renwick finds solace in sketching. Whether it’s a piece of equipment or a coworker caught off guard, her drawings offer a creative…

Valley Children's Healthcare and Doctors Medical Center Create Collaboration to Enhance Neonatal Care for Central Valley Families

Valley Children’s Healthcare and Doctors Medical Center Create Collaboration to Enhance Neonatal Care for Central Valley Families

October 30, 2023

MADERA, Calif. – Doctors Medical Center and Valley Children’s Healthcare are pleased to announce their new collaboration to continue to elevate the care provided in Doctors Medical Center’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The collaboration will add a…