Tamryn Gets to Walk Again after Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment at Nicklaus Children's

July 15, 2024 – After Tamryn was diagnosed with TOR1-A Torsion Dystonia Type 1, a rare movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements, he underwent surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s to have a Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) implanted.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Diana Cazobon

June 10, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Diane Cazobon, EEG Tech at the Brain Institute, during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Dr. Danielle Sarik joins Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program at UC Davis Nursing School

May 29, 2024 – Dr. Danielle Sarik joins Betty Irene Moore fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school. The prestigious fellowship program recognizes innovative nurse scientists.

Groundbreaking for New State-of-the-Art Surgical Tower

May 28, 2024 –

Nicklaus Children's Hospital celebrates the construction launch of a 127,000-square-foot surgical tower slated for completion in 2024.

The surgical tower will enable the hospital to construct new state-of-the-art operating suites to replace existing operating rooms that are now 35 years old and lack the size and ceiling height necessary to accommodate fully the latest equipment, along with multidisciplinary surgical teams required for complex cases. Offerings will include augmented reality during surgery, virtual reality surgical planning and more.

The new structure will also offer spacious and private pre- and post-surgical care spaces for the children and families we serve.

Hialeah teachers honored for saving 9-year-old’s life after sudden cardiac arrest

May 21, 2024 –

A group of South Florida teachers are being hailed as heroes for helping to save a young boy’s life. They had just been trained with critical, life-saving techniques when there was a sudden emergency.

2023 Annual Report

May 16, 2024 –

Forward for generations. That’s how long Nicklaus Children’s has served the South Florida community and beyond. Since our founding in 1950 and through the decades to follow, enduringly, we have been the place where children matter most: the region’s only freestanding children’s hospital. Even as we provide care for half a million children annually – offering nearly every pediatric specialty and the latest innovative therapies – we continuously reach forward to ensure that we are ready to serve the children of tomorrow. Our 2023, momentum included many new initiatives to advance the health and well-being of the region’s children, today and for generations to come.

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School board recognizes Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Project ADAM

May 04, 2024 –

Miami-Dade County School Board vice chair Monica Colucci proffered agenda item B-10, recognizing Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute Project ADAM during the school board meeting of Apr. 17.

Heroes in Action: Teachers Save 9-Year-Old's Life with Project ADAM Training

May 01, 2024 –

When a 9-year-old boy collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at Joella C. Good Elementary School in Hialeah, recently trained teachers sprang into action without hesitation.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Reaccredited by National Association of Epilepsy Centers

April 16, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, part of the hospital’s renowned Brain Institute, has been reaccredited as a level 4 epilepsy center for 2024-2025 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).

Elevating Pediatric Cancer Care With Life-Changing Research

March 12, 2024 – The Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is committed to enrolling as many patients as possible in clinical trials, having a longstanding membership in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which offers clinical trials for common and uncommon pediatric cancers.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s selected as Reader's Choice Award 2023 for Best Pediatric Hospital

March 08, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was voted best pediatric hospital in Miami by the readers of the Miami Kids Magazine.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award Presented to Lizette Garcia

March 07, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent and stellar efforts provided by Lizette Garcia, LPN, during the third quarter of 2023

Targeted Leukemia Care Focused on the Well-Being of Children and Families

March 05, 2024 – Leukemia is a common malignancy in children, but treatment advances have led to improved outcomes. At Nicklaus Children's Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute, every form of leukemia therapy is available. Cancer researchers are actively researching which targeted therapies work best for children based on their diagnosis. Proper leukemia care not only considers the necessary to eradicate disease, but also attends to the well-being of the whole person.

Advanced, Personalized Care for Children with Thyroid Cancer

February 19, 2024 – Although a rare type of pediatric cancer, thyroid cancer in children is on the rise. The multidisciplinary team in the thyroid cancer program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing advanced, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options while offering families support every step of the way.

Dr. Padma Deskit: From the Frozen Himalayas to the Tropics of Miami

February 05, 2024 – Dr. Padma Deskit, the first female surgeon to serve Ladakh (located in the Himalayas), is visiting Nicklaus Children’s Hospital this month to gain knowledge in pediatric surgical care.

Specialized Care for the Diverse Needs of Children With Diabetes

January 23, 2024 – The Pediatric Diabetes Treatment Center is one of the first dedicated pediatric endocrinology and diabetes programs in the southeastern U.S., and since its inception has been a leader in pediatric diabetes education, research and treatment resulting in successful long-term diabetes management.

Innovations That Drive Pediatric Spine Care Forward

January 09, 2024 – Ensuring your child's healthy growth while seeking care for a congenital birth defect, scoliosis, tumor, or spine condition requires an experienced perspective. Nicklaus Children’s Center for Spinal Disorders, part of the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute, have lead new treatments and techniques as well as developed best-practice guidelines for these unique disorders.

An Acuity-Adaptable Model for Improved Pediatric Cardiac Care

January 08, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute is home to the first pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) in the Southeast. Today, the cardiology, cardiovascular surgery and CICU teams within the Heart Institute continue to lead the way with the implementation of an acuity-adaptable model of care.

At the Leading Edge of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization

December 18, 2023 – Widely recognized as a world leader in pediatric interventional cardiac catheterization, the team at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital's Heart Institute not only utilizes the most advanced devices, procedures, and treatments, they also ensure families remain the focus by actively communicating. This includes calling a patient's parents "every hour while the procedure takes place.” 

A Premier Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program

December 18, 2023 – The Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is the preeminent destination for multidisciplinary care and leading-edge treatments. Collaboration between the Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute and Brain Institute, the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program, together provide key specialists in one clinic, thereby eliminating silos and centralizing care for patients and clinicians alike.