Zayia's Success Story

octubre 02, 2023 – Zayia was diagnosed with pre-B acute lymphocytic leukemia when she was 14 years old. With support from Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Zayia decided to spend her day giving back to other children undergoing cancer treatment at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. 

Q&A With a Pediatrician - Part 1

enero 30, 2024 –

Today we are joined by Dr. Melanie Suaris, pediatrician here at Nicklaus Children’s to talk about everything related to pediatric healthcare! For today’s episode, we are going to be diving into some of the most frequently asked questions that parents/caregivers have for their pediatrician.

Tips to Increase Your Child's Interest in Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

enero 16, 2025 – Getting children interested in eating more fruits and vegetables can be a challenge. However, studies have shown that as repetitive exposure to foods increases, acceptance of new foods also increases. Here are some tips by our experts at Food for Salud to help get your kids eating more veggies!

Zoos Bring Animal Kingdom to Patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

febrero 10, 2016 – Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with animals from Zoo Miami.

Young cancer survivors gather for a night of games

febrero 27, 2019 –

More than two dozen pediatric cancer survivors joined us for a night of fun and games at our Adolescent and Young Adult game event held on February 22. Thank you to all who joined us for this inagural event!

To learn more and receive information about upcoming events email cancerfree@nicklaushealth.org.

Youth Athletic Development Program at Nicklaus Children's Sports Health Center

enero 20, 2025 – Our Youth Athletic Development Program consists of Group Fitness Classes and Performance Training Sessions. The goal of this program is to maximize performance in a fun and positive environment while ensuring safe lifting techniques and creating a foundation of fitness for life Our Group Fitness Program includes two different classes.

Zika Virus Facts, Symptoms and Prevention Tips

agosto 03, 2016 –

The Zika virus spreads through infected mosquitoes and can cause severe birth defects. Learn about Zika virus symptoms and prevention at Nicklaus Children's.