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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…

Valley Children’s Recognized as a National Leader for Community Health Excellence

July 9, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has been selected as one of three national finalists for the 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize, an honor presented by the American Hospital Association (AHA). The award includes a $10,000 prize and recognizes health care organizations that improve community health beyond…

PHIL Award Honors Dedication, Commitment of Respiratory Therapists

June 29, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s has recognized Respiratory Care Practitioner Chase Vance as the latest recipient of the PHIL Award, an honor given to respiratory therapists each quarter who show compassion, dedication and commitment to patient care. After completing his shift…

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,…

Valley Children’s CEO Todd Suntrapak Recognized as a Leading Rural Hospital Leader by Becker’s

May 4, 2026

CHICAGO – Becker’s Hospital Review has named Valley Children’s Healthcare President and CEO Todd Suntrapak to its 2026 list of rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know. The list highlights executives who are expanding access to care, strengthening…

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…

Two team members at Valley Children's take part in an ECMO simulation.

ECMO Simulation Program at Valley Children’s Named Among Nation’s Best by Becker’s

March 26, 2026

CHICAGO – Becker’s Healthcare has recognized Valley Children’s Healthcare for its extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program, naming it among hospitals and health systems nationwide with outstanding simulation and education programs. Becker’s annual list highlights organizations using innovative, immersive training environments that…

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…

Caregivers Recognized by Patient Families and Peers for Compassionate Care

March 2, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Two members of the Valley Children’s team received special recognition after being nominated by patient families for their compassionate care. PHIL Award: Ernesto Aguilar, Respiratory Care Practitioner Ernesto Aguilar, a respiratory care practitioner at Valley Children’s, received the…