Valley Children's Specialty Medical Group

Valley Children's Specialty Medical Group (SMG) is a non-profit organization associated with Valley Children's Healthcare, a leading pediatric healthcare network in Central California.

Overview

Valley Children's Specialty Medical Group was established in 1997 as a hospital-based medical corporation. It includes over 150 pediatric subspecialist physicians and maternal fetal medicine physicians practicing across numerous locations in Central California. The group provides comprehensive care for premature infants, newborns, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital, acquired, and acute conditions.

Services

The specialty medical group offers outpatient care in counties such as Madera, Merced, Kings, Kern, Stanislaus, San Luis Obispo, and Tulare. Their pediatric hospitalists serve in hospitals like Turlock's Emanuel Medical Center and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The program emphasizes around-the-clock inpatient care, including patient admissions and discharges, improving the quality and standardization of care across the network.

Affiliations

Valley Children's SMG is closely affiliated with Valley Children's Healthcare, which is a part of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the nation. The organization works in partnership with other medical groups to ensure high-quality, specialized care is accessible to families across the Central Valley.

Community Impact

As part of Valley Children's Healthcare, the Specialty Medical Group contributes to addressing the unique health challenges in the Central Valley, including high rates of asthma, obesity, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The group plays a crucial role in providing advanced medical care and promoting health equity among the region's pediatric population.