Valley Children's Hospital

9300 Valley Children's Pl

schedule Mon–Fri: Open 24 Hours

directions Get Directions call (559) 353-3000

schedule Hours of Operation

Monday Open 24 Hours

Tuesday Open 24 Hours

Wednesday Open 24 Hours

Thursday Open 24 Hours

Friday Open 24 Hours

Saturday Open 24 Hours

Sunday Open 24 Hours

medical_services Services Available

Pediatric Emergency Care Urgent Care X-Ray Lab Testing Trauma Care

verified Accepted Insurance

check_circle Most Major Insurance

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check_circle Medi-Cal

About This Location

Valley Children's Hospital is affiliated with Valley Children's Healthcare — the Central Valley's only freestanding children's hospital and one of the largest children's health systems in the western United States. Valley Children's Hospital on West Herndon Avenue is a 358-bed pediatric hospital serving children from birth to age 18 across a 12-county region spanning from Bakersfield to Modesto, with specialty care in pediatric oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, neonatal intensive care, and more. Valley Children's Urgent Care locations extend pediatric specialty expertise into convenient community settings for non-emergency illnesses and injuries.

location_city About Madera

Madera is the county seat of Madera County with approximately 70,000 residents, located about 20 miles north of Fresno along Highway 99 in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Madera County is one of California's leading wine grape producing regions (home to the Madera Wine Trail and multiple acclaimed wineries along Highway 145 toward Yosemite), and a significant agricultural economy centered on grapes, almonds, citrus, and dairy. Madera is served by Madera Community Hospital and several community health centers, and functions as a natural northern extension of the Fresno metropolitan market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Children's Hospital only for children?

Yes — Valley Children's Healthcare urgent care locations serve patients from birth through age 18. Valley Children's is the Central Valley's only freestanding children's hospital, so its urgent care clinics are staffed and equipped specifically for pediatric patients. For adults, use Community Urgent Care, Kaiser, AFC, Concentra, or another full-service urgent care.

What pediatric conditions does Valley Children's Hospital treat?

Valley Children's Urgent Care treats a wide range of childhood illnesses and injuries: ear infections, strep throat, flu, RSV, rashes, minor fractures and sprains, lacerations, asthma exacerbations, and more. On-site X-ray and pediatric lab testing are available. For pediatric emergencies, go directly to Valley Children's Hospital's Emergency Department on West Herndon Avenue.

What insurance does Valley Children's accept?

Valley Children's Healthcare accepts most major insurance plans including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Health Net, Covered California plans, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Valley Children's has one of the most comprehensive Medi-Cal contracts in the Central Valley, given its mission to serve all children regardless of ability to pay.