Pharmacogenetics: Guiding Treatment for Children with Severe Depression
Depression and anxiety significantly affect many children and teens. For those struggling with these conditions, medication often serves as an effective treatment option. Many parents express concerns about starting their child on antidepressants. In response to these concerns, there's a growing shift towards personalized therapy. This approach takes into account individual factors such as genetic makeup, which can influence how a patient metabolizes and responds to medication.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is the Only Children’s Hospital in Florida Now Offering Intestinal Ultrasounds to Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the only pediatric hospital in Florida to offer intestinal ultrasounds to children and teens, who have been diagnosed with, or are suspected of having, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Naples Children & Education Foundation and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Program Now Delivering Care in Collier County
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Nicklaus Children's Health System is proud to highlight the successful launch and ongoing expansion of its pediatric behavioral health services in Collier County.