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MADERA, Calif. – A second-year pediatric resident at Valley Children’s has received national recognition for her efforts to bridge the gap between research and patient care. Dr. Navya Katragadda (on the left in the photo above) received the Osteopathic Trainee Award…

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How Teens Can Prevent Dating Violence Before It Starts

February 10, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Dupinderjit Bhangal is a pediatrician who graduated from the Valley Children’s Residency Program in 2025. MADERA, Calif. – Teen dating violence is…

What Are the Best Ways to Protect Kids From Walking Pneumonia?

February 6, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – An uptick in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia – also known as “walking pneumonia” and “atypical pneumonia” – is prompting physicians to urge parents to watch for symptoms and take precautions to limit its spread. The illness is a…

Dr. Edmund To smiles in front of a play structure at Valley Children's Hospital.

From Classroom to Clinic: Former Teacher Finds His Calling in Pediatrics

January 7, 2026

MADERA. Calif. – Dr. Edmund To spent nearly a decade shaping young minds in the classroom. Today, he’s shaping young lives in the exam room and guiding families toward healthier futures. As a pediatric resident at Valley Children’s, Dr. To traded…

A pediatric resident at Valley Children's hands a toy to a child at the Big Fresno Fair.

Pediatric Residents from Valley Children’s Partner with CAL FIRE for Big Fresno Fair Outreach

October 10, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. — Pediatric residents from Valley Children’s Healthcare joined forces with CAL FIRE this week to promote fire safety awareness at the Big Fresno Fair. The residents engaged children in interactive demonstrations, including the classic “stop, drop and roll”…

White Coat Ceremony Signifies Beginning of Residents’ Journey at Valley Children’s

June 30, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – A largely homegrown class of residents began their journey at Valley Children’s on Friday during a White Coat Ceremony, a symbolic step on their way to becoming pediatric specialists. The ceremony celebrated the incoming residents as they received…

Valley Children’s Announces Newest Residency Class on National Match Day.

Valley Children’s Announces Latest Residency Class on National Match Day

March 25, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, proudly welcomes its newest class of residents, announced on Match Day, Friday, March 21, 2025. This annual event determines where medical students nationwide will continue…

Valley Children’s Announces Newest Residency Class On National Match Day

March 15, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – On Friday, March 15, 2024, Valley Children’s Healthcare announced the latest class of residents for its Pediatric Residency Program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, and the Pharmacy Residency Program. On National Match Day, medical students…

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Valley Children’s Announces Newest Residency Class on National Match Day

March 16, 2023

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, announced its newest residency class Friday, March 17, on National Match Day, when medical students around the country find out where they will train for…

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Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program Announces Fellowship Match Results

December 1, 2022

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, announced six fellowship matches Nov. 30, on national fellowship match day, when pediatric resident graduates-to-be around the country find out where they will continue their…