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Common Household Items Sending More Kids to the ER, Experts Warn

MADERA, Calif. – Experts at Valley Children’s Hospital are alerting families to a hidden threat after a spike in emergency cases involving young children who have swallowed small household objects. These are often items that adults don’t realize pose a…
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Valley Children’s Sees Spike in Facial Injuries from Helmet-Free Football Practices

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital issued a safety alert to school districts and athletic programs across the Central Valley this week following a sharp rise in serious facial injuries among young football players. This summer alone, the hospital has…
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Remember to A.C.T. to Protect Kids from Hot Car Dangers

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital is urging parents and caregivers to stay alert as deaths of children in hot cars have risen across the United States in recent weeks. As of July 10, the total number of hot car…