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MADERA, Calif. – A recent visit to Valley Children’s Healthcare provided two physicians from Armenia with an opportunity to observe specialized pediatric programs and gather insights that will strengthen care for children in their home country. Dr. Magda Sarukhanyan and Dr.…

Valley Children’s Support Boosts Opportunities for Special Olympics Athletes

July 1, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – A partnership between Valley Children’s Healthcare and Special Olympics Northern California is helping expand access to inclusive sports programs for athletes across the Central Valley. The collaboration, which began in 2025, has strengthened recruitment and retention efforts, increased…

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…

Healthy Futures Take Root at Golden Charter Academy

April 16, 2026

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…

Patients from the Epilepsy Support Program at Valley Children's stand and wave on the court at the Fresno State men's basketball game on February 14, 2026.

Epilepsy Patients Celebrated with On‑Court Recognition at Fresno State

February 24, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – Valley Children’s patients and their families enjoyed a memorable Valentine’s evening at the Fresno State men’s basketball game earlier this month, where the Epilepsy Support Program received special on‑court recognition. The outing gave patients, families and care teams…

Three doctors from Wigmore Women and Children's Hospital in Armenia smile in front of Valley Children's Hospital.

Armenian Physicians Visit Valley Children’s in Ongoing Pediatric Partnership

January 12, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Three physicians from Wigmore Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Armenia spent 10 days at Valley Children’s last month, deepening a partnership that’s transforming pediatric care across borders. The visit was part of an ongoing collaboration launched in 2023…

Jace Sumpter, a patient at Valley Children's, is shown during his treatment for kidney cancer (left) and during his trip to Disney World through Make-A-Wish (right).

Valley Children’s Invests $100K to Fund More Make-A-Wish Experiences for Patients

December 22, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has expanded its partnership with Make-A-Wish Northeastern and Central California through a $100,000 commitment aimed at increasing access to wish experiences for children facing serious medical conditions. “Families navigating serious health challenges need more than…

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Banyan

November 21, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. – Each football season, Valley Children’s Healthcare teams up with Fresno State for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for patients. At every home football game, one Valley Children’s patient is selected to be the Kid Captain of the game. At…

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Carter

November 14, 2025

Fresno Mission and Valley Children’s Team Up to Transform Care for Youth in Crisis

November 13, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. – At the Fresno Mission, CEO Matt Dildine and his team have noticed a troubling trend coming through their doors: the faces seeking help are much younger than they used to be. “Nearly half the people staying on…