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Just 6% of U.S. Physicians Are Latino — Advocates Say That Must Change

MADERA, Calif. — Despite Latinos making up nearly a fifth of the U.S. population, they represent just 6% of the nation’s physicians — a gap that National Latino Physician Day aims to close. Observed annually on October 1, National Latino…

The Words We Use Matter: The Danger of Talking About Autism in Terms of “Disease” and “Cure”

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Jennifer Johnson serves as the medical director of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Valley Children’s Hospital. MADERA, Calif. – When we talk…

‘A Wild Ride:’ Founder of Valley’s First Pediatric Oncology Program Retires

MADERA, Calif. – After nearly four decades and thousands of patients seen, the founder of the region’s first pediatric oncology program is retiring from Valley Children’s Healthcare. Dr. Vonda Crouse, a pioneering pediatric hematologist/oncologist, was greeted by colleagues at Valley…