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DAISY Award, Nalee Xiong Cha, ED Nurse

Above and Beyond: Meet Valley Children’s Latest DAISY Award Recipient

September 23, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital Emergency Department nurse Nalee Xiong Cha has been recognized with a DAISY Award after her attentiveness and advocacy helped identify a serious medical concern before a young patient was discharged. Nalee received the honor following…

A nurse holds the foot of a NICU baby at Valley Children's Hospital.

Beyond the Bedside: The Role of Nurse Scientists in Healthcare and Research

July 8, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Stephanie Lapsley is a NICU outreach coordinator at Valley Children’s and a PhD candidate in nursing at the University of Arizona.…

Valley Children’s Nurses Honored with Regional Awards of Excellence

June 4, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – Three Valley Children’s healthcare leaders were recognized among the region’s best at a Fresno awards ceremony, earning “Nurse of the Year” distinctions from the Association of California Nurse Leaders. PICU, Access Center and Transport Director Steve Odom, Nurse…

Valley Children’s Announces Nurse of the Year Awardees for 2026

May 8, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has announced the recipients of the 2026 Nurse of the Year Awards, an annual recognition that honors the compassion, skill and unwavering dedication of nurses. Excellence in Exemplary Professional Practice: Kim Sutters, PhD, RN,…