Meet Bria the Miracle

September 03, 2026 –

Twins Akia and Bria were born at just 34 weeks with one major difference - Bria was born with OEIS Syndrome, also known as Cloacal Exstrophy. After spending her first five days in the NICU under the care of our pediatric surgeon and pediatric urologist, Bria received her first abdominal reconstruction surgery.

Patient of the Month: Adam

March 31, 2025 – At three, Adam's family moved to Florida, where they started fresh with a new medical team for his stage four Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Adam received expert care from a multidisciplinary team of specialists from Nicklaus Children’s Division of Nephrology, Division of Endocrinology, and Division of Gastroenterology, all who helped him overcome various health issues and be where he is today.

Colton's Success Story

January 26, 2021 – Colton has been a fighter from early on. When his mother was four months pregnant, Colton’s surgery journey began. Colton his first fetal surgery for ureteric atresia and placement of a bladder stunt during gestation. At only 7 days old he had a dialysis catheter placed and began treatment at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Patient of the Month: Milagros

March 08, 2017 – At 12 years old, Milagros was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack itself. In Milagros’ case, the disease attacked her kidneys, and a few years after her diagnosis, her kidneys completely shut down.

Maddy's Success Story

September 14, 2015 – When Maddy was only 12 hours old, she was flown to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to undergo the first of several surgeries to treat spina bifida, a congenital condition that affects the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord. Thanks to a multidisciplinary team approach, Maddy received coordinated care by an array of subspecialists.