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Valley Children’s Innovation Program Reaches Milestone with First Commercialized Product

October 7, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A new respiratory device developed from an idea generated inside Valley Children’s is demonstrating how clinician-led innovation can move from the bedside to the marketplace, potentially improving care for patients far beyond the hospital’s walls. The High…

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…

Ernesto Aguilar and Natasha Reilly

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…

Darah Stroud smiles and holds the Appreciation statue, part of the PHIL Award, in front of a Valley Children's backdrop.

Respiratory Therapist at Valley Children’s Receives Distinguished Award for Compassionate Care

October 22, 2025

MADERA, Calif. — Valley Children’s Healthcare has named its first recipient of an esteemed national recognition for respiratory therapists. Darah Stroud, a respiratory care practitioner at Valley Children’s, received a Pulmonary Health and Illnesses of the Lungs (PHIL) Award —…