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Valley Children’s Coordinator Honored for Safety Work With Fresno Students

FRESNO, Calif. – Kristina Pasma, an injury prevention coordinator with Valley Children’s Healthcare, was recognized for her community work at the 29th Annual Fresno Compact Luncheon. Pasma, who has worked at Valley Children’s for 24 years, was honored for her…

Officials Urge E-Bike Safety as Youth Injuries Rise in Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. – As youth injuries from e-bikes continue to rise on both a national and local level, health and safety leaders gathered at Bullard High School to bring attention to the dangers of riding without proper preparation and protection. Officials…
Carlist Harbin holds his "Friend of Safe Kids" award outside of Valley Children's Hospital.

‘Hidden Gem’ of Valley Children’s Earns Special Honor for Injury Prevention Work

MADERA, Calif. – Safe Kids Central California has recognized Carlist Harbin, a unit aide at Valley Children’s, with the 2025 Friend of Safe Kids Award for his ongoing work to support child passenger safety in Fresno and Madera counties. The award…
Students at Bullard High School participate in the Stop the Bleed event.

Valley Children’s and Bullard High Team Up for Lifesaving Schoolwide Training

FRESNO, Calif. – More than 1,500 students and 30 staff members at Bullard High School were trained in lifesaving bleeding control techniques during a three-day event, part of the Stop the Bleed initiative. Held November 12-14, the event was a…