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Valley Children’s Healthcare Welcomes Residency Class of 2029

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s welcomed 14 new residents to its pediatric residency program on Friday.  During the “White Coat Ceremony,” incoming residents received their white coats, symbolizing their commitment to compassionate care, professional responsibility and the children and families they will serve.  Of the 14 incoming residents, 12 are from California,…

Beyond the Bedside: Advocating for Children on Capitol Hill

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Dr. Tina Hansen-Sackey is a pediatric resident at Valley Children’s Healthcare and a national trainee liaison for the American Academy of Pediatrics…

Valley Children’s Resident Earns CATCH Grant to Tackle Childhood Anemia

MADERA, Calif. – Dr. Ria Peralta, a pediatric resident at Valley Children’s, has been awarded a $2,000 Resident Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics for a project aimed at preventing childhood anemia. Dr. Peralta…
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Latest Class of Valley Children’s Residents Announced on National Match Day

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s announced 14 new residents will be joining its pediatric residency program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine. The residents matched with the program through the National Resident Matching Program and will officially begin their training…
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Unseasonable Heat Wave Poses Extra Risk for Children, Doctors Say

MADERA, Calif. – With an unusual early-season heat wave gripping central California this week, health experts are warning parents to be vigilant, saying children’s bodies haven’t had time to adjust to the sudden spike in temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS)…
Dr. Navya Katragadda (left) and Dr. Fredrick Dapaah Siakwan smile for a picture.

National Spotlight Shines on Valley Children’s Resident for Infant Health Research

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

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?

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

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

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”…