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.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent

May 06, 2025 –

Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest adventures, but it comes with surprises that no one can truly prepare you for. Joining us to share her unique perspective is Dr. Melanie Suaris, a pediatrician at Nicklaus Children’s who sees patients at our primary pediatric care locations in Cutler Bay and at Nicklaus Children’s at Galloway.

Slow & Go Foods: A Simple Way to Talk With Kids About Healthy Eating

April 22, 2026 –

Instead of labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” Slow & Go helps children understand that some foods help our bodies “go” by giving us energy to learn, play, and grow, while others are foods we enjoy more slowly or occasionally. It’s an easy, age-appropriate way to teach balance with clarity and confidence.

First Traveling Bedside PDA Closure Performed at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale NICU

April 22, 2026 –

The team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute has successfully performed the first traveling bedside transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure on a 22-week-old premature infant weighing 800 grams within Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale, located on the campus of Broward Health Medical Center.

2025 Annual Report

April 20, 2026 –

Nicklaus Children’s Health System has a proud legacy of caring for children and families in South Florida, and we are focused on what comes next: a future defined by infinite hope for every child we serve. Our mission continues to guide us as we expand access to highly specialized pediatric care with compassion and expertise. In this report to the community, you will see how our teams are advancing care across specialties through expanded institutes, new programs, and continued investment in research and academic collaboration. 

Download in PDF 2025 Annual Report (15.8 MB)

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

April 22, 2026 –

More seizure free days start here. At the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, families find expert care, advanced treatment options, and a team dedicated to helping children with epilepsy thrive.

Empowering Families Facing a Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Diagnosis

April 03, 2026 – If you have a child or adult family member with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, or BWS, then you know just how challenging it can be. To provide patients with BWS and their families with medical and emotional support, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital began hosting the Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Patient & Family Conference.