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Nurses from across the Valley learn tips, tactics for caring for kids at Valley Children’s Hospital

The San Joaquin Valley’s premiere pediatric hospital opened its doors to scores of nurses from across the region to share tips and tactics for caring for infants, toddlers and children, spreading specialized knowledge so kids can receive better care where they live. Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera held its first “Training the Trainers” event on April 10, attended by about 160 nurses from throughout the eight-county region. The host hospital’s nurses served as instructors…

by Tim Sheehan April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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