In a heartfelt social media post to Raider Nation, Derek Carr officially announced his departure from the team after nine years. The former Fresno State standout expressed gratitude for the support and memories shared with the team and its fans, and reflected on the roller coaster of emotions experienced during...
What to Watch for as RSV, Flu Cases Overwhelm Valley Hospitals
A parent's worst nightmare is often having a sick child and not knowing what is wrong or how to help. With an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases, including circulating cases of COVID-19 and influenza, it can be hard to know what may be wrong with your baby. Every winter...
Fresno Truck Center Donates $2 Million to Valley Children’s Cancer Survivors Effort
A $2 million donation from the Fresno Truck Center will give Valley Children’s cancer survivors a leg up on remaining cancer-free. The donation provides the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program Endowment with long-term funding to help improve the quality of care. In recognition of the gift, which was announced Thursday, the...
Raiders QB Derek Carr Gifts Valley Children’s Staff 6,000 Pairs of Shoes
After teaming up with leading recovery footwear brand OOFOS, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has announced the donation of 6,000 shoes to Valley Children's Hospital. The hospital's Vice President and Assistant Chief People Officer Kelly Beall said that many of their healthcare team members work 8-, 10-, and...
Raiders Star Derek Carr Talks About Valley Children’s Impact, New Teammate Davante Adams
Las Vegas Raiders star quarterback Derek Carr returned to the Valley on Friday morning to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated playground at Valley Children's Hospital. Carr and his brother David, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, have been longtime supporters of the hospital ever since Derek...
How to Talk About COVID With Your Kids: Valley Children’s Doctors
A positive COVID-19 test can alarm families, especially those with youngsters in the house. The uncertainty of the virus, along with the frustrations of changing plans and everyday routines, can cause overwhelming emotions for the whole family, and can be especially distressing for children. Even someone as versed on the...
Demand Strong for 5-11 COVID Vaccine: Local Officials
Local hospitals and clinics are vaccinating children ages 5-11 following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 for children in that age group. Among the first recipients: Norah Kerr, a 9-year-old Valley Children's Hospital patient. She wasn't nervous about the shot and advises other children to stay calm. "It’s easy as...
Will FUSD Teachers, Staff Roll Up Their Sleeves? Thousands of Vaccine Doses Now Available.
Vaccinations of Fresno Unified school staffers started Thursday at Valley Children's Hospital, which plans to inoculate 3,000 district employees over a five-day period. Employees are getting shots of the Pfizer vaccine supplied by the Fresno County Public Health Department. The hospital initially was prepared to vaccinate 2,000 school employees but...
Valley Children’s Hospital Prepares To Take in Adult Patients During COVID-19 Surge
Saying they've been planning for this possibility since day one of the pandemic, Valley Children's Hospital is preparing to take in patients up to 25 years old, "shortly." "Given the current widespread transmission of COVID-19 and the stress on adult facilities throughout the State and our region, our current surge...
Valley Children’s Will Be Regional COVID Vaccine Hub, Hospital Says
Valley Children's Hospital has been named as a regional “pre-positioning” COVID-19 vaccine distribution site by the California Department of Public Health, officials said Wednesday. The hospital has adequate freezer capacity to store several hundred thousand vaccine doses, the hospital said in a news release. The first vaccines expected to receive federal approval,...