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MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare nurse Peter Rantz has been honored with the DAISY Award, a national recognition program that celebrates nurses for extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate patient care. Rantz, a nurse in Pediatric Rehabilitation, was nominated by two…

‘Honey Bee Award’ Keeps Nurse’s Legacy Alive at Valley Children’s

July 29, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – The legacy of a beloved Valley Children’s nurse will continue to inspire caregivers through a new annual recognition focused on professional growth and development. Team members from the Explorer unit, an inpatient post-surgical unit at Valley Children’s, recently presented…

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, Fresno State Mark Milestone with First Graduates of Nursing Pathway Program

June 12, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A partnership between Valley Children’s Healthcare and Fresno State is taking aim at the region’s nursing workforce challenges, as the first cohort of nurses graduates from an innovative program designed to expand access to advanced nursing education…

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,…

‘What I’m Meant to Do’: Service Defines Nurse’s Path Across the Globe

April 29, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Trevor MacDonald’s upbringing in the small town of Herald, California, taught him the value of service. Today, that sense of duty guides him through two vital roles: caring for children in the emergency department at Valley Children’s…

Nurses and Staff Address Hair Care Gap with ‘Care in Every Curl’ Initiative

April 27, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A project led by nurses and staff in the Explorer unit at Valley Children’s is helping ensure patients receive hair care that meets their needs while undergoing treatment. The “Care in Every Curl” project provides hair hygiene…

Valley Children’s Named 2026 Great Workplace for Nurses by Nursegrid

April 24, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has been named a 2026 Great Workplace for Nurses by Nursegrid, a digital workforce platform for nurses, in recognition of strong workplace support and job satisfaction among its nursing staff. The honor is based on…

Certified nurses at Valley Children's smile for a group photo inside the hospital rotunda.

Passion and Purpose Drive Certified Nurses at Valley Children’s

March 19, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Certified Nurses Day, observed annually on March 19, recognizes nurses who have achieved certification in their specialty – an accomplishment that reflects rigorous expertise, dedication and a commitment to excellence in patient care. To mark the day, certified nurses…