Hospital executives with Providence Tazana Medical Center and Children's Hopsital Los Angeles issued the following statement Tuesday, regarding a newly formed partnership that is expected to impact pediatric health care in the Santa Clarita Valley:

"We are very pleased to announce that Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have reached a formalized agreement to work together to enhance the outstanding level of pediatric care for children and families living in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities.