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Sickle Cell Family Reunion 2016

September 20, 2016 – Patients treated by the Sickle Cell Comprehensive Center at Nicklaus Children’s reunited with hospital care team for a day of fun at Action Town Florida, an indoor entertainment facility with many attractions for kids of all ages.

Dr. Michael Duchowny Honored with The Children's Trust David Lawrence Jr. for Children Award

August 26, 2016 – Dr. Michael Duchowny is the receipient of the prestigious The Children's Trust David Lawrence Jr. for Children Award which honors individuals and programs that have reached the highest levels of excellence and achievement, their community partners and the families they have helped.

Dr. Marisa Azaret Nominated for Sentinel Award

August 26, 2016 – Dr. Marisa Azaret has been nominated, along with her production team for a 2016 Sentinel Award. She is among fourteen finalists from across the U.S. nominated for a 2016 Sentinel Award.

Build-A-Bear Workshop and Major League Baseball Umpires' visit Nicklaus Children's Hospital

August 15, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's patients had the opportunity to talk to the umpires and received Build-A-Bear Workshop gifts.

Pediatric Spasticity - New treatments mean better outcomes for all children and their parents

August 10, 2016 – Dr. Toba Niazi specializes in the surgical treatment of children with brain and spinal cord tumors, and children with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, spasticity, vascular malformations, craniocervical and spinal pathologies and movement disorders.

Brain Institute doctors honored at Camp Boggy Creek‬ for their commitment to helping children with epilepsy

July 29, 2016 – Congratulations to Dr. Ian Miller and Patricia Dean, ARNP, CNR, RN, who were honored last week at ‪‎Camp Boggy Creek‬ for their commitment to helping children with ‪‎epilepsy‬.

Google technology helps save inoperable baby

July 13, 2016 – A mom and dad in Minnesota see the life-saving, 3D image of their baby's heart for the first time.

South Florida surgeon helps fix craniofacial deformities in babies

July 07, 2016 – Local 10 News reports on Dr. Perlyn's complex surgeries to treat babies born with rare craniofacial deformities: Pierre Robin Sequence and Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.

Nicklaus Children's Dan Marino Outpatient Center Receives Broward Family Favorite Award

June 20, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's Dan Marino Outpatient Center named a Broward Family Favorite by the Readers of Broward Family Life magazine.

EKG Screening Event at Miami Dancity School

June 20, 2016 – Nicklaus Children’s Heart Program, in conjunction with @theBreannaVergaraFoundation, recently hosted an EKG4Bre free screening event at Miami Dancity School to help identify dancers at risk for heart anomalies that can lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Cancer Survivor's Day 2016

June 05, 2016 – In honor of Cancer Survivor's Day, Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provided our patients and families a day of fun at Zoo Miami.

Skin Cancer Screening

May 31, 2016 – May was Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The department of Dermatology at Nicklaus children's Hospital provided a free skin cancer screening to the community (adults and children) on May 25, 2015.

Seriously ill patients experience unforgettable Prom Night

May 26, 2016 – More than 100 chronically ill patients, their parents and dates recently celebrated the 3rd annual Carlin Family Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Prom thanks to a generous donation of $300,000 from the Carlin family to Miami Children’s Health Foundation.

Nicklaus Children's LifeFlight® Program Unveils Newly Enhanced Transport Fleet

May 20, 2016 – When emergencies arise, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s LifeFlight® program is prepared and ready to transport the most fragile and critically ill children to the hospital’s main campus for advanced care.

Great Glasses PlayDay

May 09, 2016 – Children of all ages had fun at the Great Glasses Play Day this past Saturday!

An afternoon of baseball and Jewish genetic information

May 03, 2016 – The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Nicklaus Children's Hospital partnered with The Tribe, a young Jewish adult group based in Miami Beach, for "Don't Get Passed over. Get Screened!" During this event that took place at The Clevelander in Marlins Park, young adults learned about Jewish genetic diseases and ways to screen for them. They also learned of an upcoming screening at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach on May 17 for people ranging in ages 18-44.