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School Reintegration Effort Helps Valley Children’s Rehab Patients Return to Class

August 19, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – For children recovering from life-altering injuries, returning to school can be as challenging as the medical rehabilitation that came before it. At Valley Children’s, a unique school reintegration program helps patients during that transition, turning the classroom…

Pediatricians Encourage Vaccine Checkups as Kindergarten Immunization Rates Slip

August 19, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – As families send children back to school, newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows fewer children across the country are entering kindergarten fully vaccinated, a trend pediatricians say underscores the importance of…

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Should Schools Use Artificial Intelligence Tools for Student Learning?

August 10, 2026

The Voices section is a place for physicians, staff and community leaders to share their perspectives on all things healthcare. Ashley Phillips, PhD is a licensed pediatric psychologist at Valley Children’s and a researcher at the intersection of education, psychology and…

Healthy Futures Take Root at Golden Charter Academy

April 16, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – In a community impacted by food insecurity and limited access to fresh produce, a Fresno school is teaching students that healthy habits can begin long before a doctor’s visit – starting in the garden. At Golden Charter…

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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…

As School Starts, Doctors Urge Parents to Prioritize Vaccinations

August 14, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – As children across the Central Valley return to their classrooms, health experts are emphasizing the critical role vaccines play in keeping students safe from infectious diseases. Dr. Anne VanGarsse, medical director of primary care at Valley Children’s…