Valley Children's Healthcare
Hospitals and Health CareCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Valley Children's Healthcare is an independent nonprofit network in the Hospitals and Health Care industry that provides comprehensive, pediatric-focused care for children from before birth through young adulthood. It operates a 358-bed children's hospital in Madera, California, along with partner hospitals, specialty centers, satellite practices and primary care services across a 12-county service area, supported by more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff. The organization offers highly specialized medical and surgical services, including a Level IV NICU—the highest level among referral centers between Los Angeles and the Bay Area—and a pediatric heart center, as well as a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center. It maintains an affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine for its residency and fellowship programs and has earned Magnet designation since 2004 plus the Beacon Award for Excellence in critical care, with recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2021 among the best children's hospitals in seven specialties. Recent activity includes growth and program development, such as campus expansion and initiatives like patient-centered care programs, reflecting ongoing efforts to advance pediatric care in the region.