Valley Children's Pediatric Residency Program, Affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, unveiled its inaugural class Friday, March 17, filling all 13 available positions on national Match Day.

Of the 13 residents who will arrive at the Hospital in June for at least a three-year residency, 10 are from California or have deep roots here - one is from Fresno, another has family and has worked in Madera, and one is from Stockton. This is important to our Residency Program as it advocates for children in the medically underserved Central Valley and strives to attract, train, and retain pediatricians who will eventually practice in the area. The belief is if you are invested in, or from the area in which you train, the more likely you are to practice there.

"I am absolutely thrilled with the talent and passion for pediatrics that we have been able to recruit for our inaugural class," Valley Children's Chief of Pediatrics and Executive Director of Medical Education Dr. Jolie Limon said. Click here to meet the residents.
Fowler Groundbreaking Ceremony

Valley Children's and Adventist Health Central Valley Network broke ground on March 24th on the 46,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art medical offices that will serve families in the region. The center will combine our expertise in pediatric care with Adventist Health's experience in rural and adult healthcare.  Thank you to our generous supporters for making this exciting project possible: the Mitchell Family Foundation, Bee Sweet Citrus, the Leon S. Peters Foundation, John Gahvejian and family, the Parnagian family, Ray and Mary Lou Steele, and Helen Hansen and family. Thank you for your investment to bring expert pediatric care closer to home for families in Fowler.
Bakersfield Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Friday, April 7, we were pleased to officially break ground on the future site of the Eagle Oaks Specialty Care Center in Bakersfield. Government representatives, Valley Children's executives and staff, and even David Carr were on hand to celebrate this exciting day. When completed, the Eagle Oaks Specialty Care Center will be over 52,000 square feet and will serve Bakersfield and the surrounding communities for years to come. 
New Members WANTED!

Looking for dedicated, fun-loving women and men who are willing to join a guild and have fun while FUNdraising for Valley Children's Hospital. For more information, please call the Guild Office at 559-353-7145, or visit our  website.

Our Gratitude to RMHC Central Valley
 
Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ronald McDonald House Charities Central Valley (RMHCCV) for their continued support to patient families whose children are being cared for here at Valley Children's Hospital.

RMHCCV operates a 22,000 square foot house equipped with a fully-stocked kitchen, communal living areas, laundry room, playroom, outdoor dining and play areas, and private rooms that serve as a "Home away from Home" for 18 families of Valley Children's Hospital patients each night. The facility is perpetually at 100% occupancy. In 2016, RMHCCV provided a "Home away from Home" and resources to 540 children and families with an average length of stay of 15 days.

Services provided by RMHCCV to patient families at Valley Children's Hospital helps Valley Children's provide the very best customer experience for families. 
 


Highlighted Events

Rite Aid Campaign
From April 19 to May 6, Rite Aid, a Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partner, runs a Miracle Balloon Campaign at their locations supporting Valley Children's. Cashiers will ask customers for donations at both the front-end and pharmacy registers. Be sure to thank them for supporting Valley Children's!

Save Mart Campaign
From April 17 to 30, Save Mart Supermarkets will be holding a fundraising campaign for Valley Children's Hospital. Stop by your local Save Mart to make a donation to Valley Children's. For more information, contact the Foundation at 559-353-7100.

All Guild Picnic
The All Guild Picnic will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 11:00am at the California Armenian Home. For more information, contact the Guilds Office at 559-353-7145. Click here  to view the flyer.  

Costco Campaign
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partner Costco will ask for donations at each warehouse location at the register. Additionally businesses can purchase banners that will hang in the Costco warehouses during the campaign, which runs from May 1 - 31.

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