Valley Children's

06/07/2026

Did you know June is Cancer Survivorship Month?

At Valley Children's, our Fresno Truck Center Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program is a special group dedicated to learning more about the potential physical, emotional and other long-term side effects of cancer treatments as childhood cancer survivors grow into adulthood. Along with providing this support, this team also proudly hosts an annual scholarship awards ceremony to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of these patients!

We are proud to announce at this year's ceremony, we had our largest recipient class and 105 scholarships were given out! Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship to help further their educational and vocational goals. This record-breaking number of recipients was made possible by generous donations. We thank the Fresno Truck Center, donors and our staff for making this event one to remember!

We are excited to see this program continue to grow and remain committed to supporting our remarkable survivors as they move forward and take on life’s next challenges with courage, resilience and determination 💙

To learn more about this program, visit https://www.valleychildrens.org/services/childhood-cancer-survivorship

06/06/2026

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and it is important to know that early detection and treatment of scoliosis is key to preventing the condition from worsening. Click the link below to learn more about scoliosis in kids and what parents should know ⬇️

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and it is important to know that early detection and treatment of scoliosis is key to preventing the condition from worsening. When your child approaches the age of 10, you may notice a new component to their annual well-child visit: scoliosis screening. Scoliosis i...

06/04/2026

Rooted in growth 🌱

Our Valley Children’s Epilepsy Support Program recently held their Paint and Picnic event where families were invited to plant seeds of hope with through our “ReTin and Reuse” program! This sustainability initiative repurposes steel tins that once held a single lab test into seed starters, giving them a new purpose far beyond the lab.

Families were able to decorate the planters, and plant seeds as a symbol of growth and healing. Thank you to our teams for cultivating these special moments for our patients and families!

06/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Valley Children’s Healthcare President and CEO Todd Suntrapak for being named to Becker's Healthcare 2026 list of rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know 🎉

The list highlights executives who are expanding access to care, strengthening the healthcare workforce and investing in the long‑term vitality of the communities they serve. To learn more about this recognition and the work Todd has done for our organization and community, visit https://news.valleychildrens.org/todd-suntrapak-recognized-as-a-leading-rural-hospital-ceo-by-beckers/

05/30/2026

Saturdays are for staff shoutouts 💚

To recognize May being Mental Health Month, the team at our Eagle Oaks Specialty Care Center in Bakersfield created special t-shirts with positive messages to encourage and uplift patients and families!

Let us know in the comments if you got to see one of our great team members rocking this shirt!

05/30/2026

Summer is right around the corner, and it can bring new opportunities to teach your children about nutrition! Whether it's learning how to make healthier choices or keeping a balanced diet all summer long, we encourage you to use the tips at the link below to help make your child’s summer a nutritious one! ☀️🍓🌽

Summer is right around the corner, which often means hotter weather, no school and more time spent outside. The summertime also brings new opportunities to teach your children about nutrition. Whether it's learning how to make healthier choices or keeping a balanced diet all summer long, we encourag...

05/29/2026

Meet Brent 💙🦒

Brent knows firsthand what it feels like to be a teenager facing a life-altering injury in a hospital bed. Now, decades later he uses that experience to shape his work as a peer counselor in our rehabilitation unit.

To learn more about Brent and how he impacts our patients and families, visit https://news.valleychildrens.org/once-paralyzed-as-a-teen-brent-poppen-now-helps-children-find-their-strength/

05/28/2026

Community. Connection. Care. 💚

Earlier this month, Valley Children's welcomed more than 100 patients and families to our second annual Neurofibromatosis (NF) Family Day, bringing the community together for a day of connection, support and shared experiences. From providing resources to planning fun activities, the day highlighted our team's commitment to compassionate, family-centered care that supports both the medical and emotional needs of those living with NF.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our friend Max Arfsten on being named to the 2026 USA Soccer Men's National Team World Cup roster! ⚽️🩵🦒

Visit the post below to see photos from Max's recent visit to our Madera campus!

05/27/2026

Recently, Valley Children’s held a training with Fresno County Sheriff's Office to help better educate officers on autism and other sensory needs. See more from this day below! ⬇️