Burn center staff inspires burn survivor’s ‘transformation of a lifetime’
Working in the Bakersfield oilfields and not having a day off in over a month left Francisco Padilla exhausted. After finishing a 12-hour shift, he only drove a few miles…
3 important reasons to vaccinate your kids
As a parent, you want the best for your kids when it comes to their safety. The best car seats, strollers, cribs — anything that can help protect them. And the…
Community Regional multidisciplinary teams diagnose young mom’s rare disease
For over a year, 26-year-old Jordan Mendoza struggled with acid reflux that grew more debilitating each month.“I had trouble swallowing and then weakness in my upper muscles, so I went…
Physicians partner with police to encourage gun safety
The region’s only Level 1 trauma center treats just a handful of accidental shooting victims a month, but they leave a lasting mark on the nurses and surgeons who care…
Do you know what to do if you see a seizure?
Ten percent of Americans will have at least one seizure at some point in their lives and 3.4 million live with epilepsy. That means there’s a good chance you’ll encounter…
Helping your child cope with grief
Abraham “AB” Martinez squeezed a stuffed bear’s tummy and heard a sound that made him smile. It was his sister’s heartbeat recorded in a tiny, pink heart box recorder tucked…
Brain bleed requires timely and expert treatment
Fifth-grade teacher Pablita Garcia was celebrating Christmas Eve at her friend’s house near Bass Lake when she experienced a sudden headache.“I had this massive headache and all of a sudden I…
Clovis Community voted ‘Best Hospital’ 8 years in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Clovis Community Medical Center has been voted by Fresno Bee readers as “Best Hospital” in the region.“We are so grateful to our community…
How COVID-19 can affect your heart
A lot has been learned about COVID-19 in the last year, but some things remain to be seen, such as the many effects the virus can have on the heart.Dr.…
Interim health officer Dr. Rais Vohra praised as healthcare hero
Dr. Rais Vohra stepped into his role of Interim Health Officer for Fresno County Department of Public Health just a few months before COVID-19 hit the county. As if it…