Photo: Christian Cozier, Patsy Schmidt-Cozier, Dr. Narendra Kini (CEO of Miami Children’s Hospital) Andre Cozier, Ryan Cozier and Rose Cozier pose for a picture in front of the Christmas tree they lit during the Miami Children’s Hospital Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 10. The Cozier family resides in South Miami.

MIAMI, FL – Five months after almost drowning in her backyard pool, 4-year-old Rose Cozier was all smiles at Miami Children’s Hospital’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 10.  Rose and her family lit the 15 foot Christmas tree that stands outside of the main entrance, together with Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of Miami Children’s Hospital. MCH patients and staff members celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa during the annual event.

Patsy Schmidt-Cozier saved her daughter from drowning after her arm got stuck in the pool’s suction drain during a party in July.  Mrs. Schmidt-Cozier yanked Rose’s arm from the drain, performed CPR and called 911.  Rose was transported to MCH, where she fully recovered.  Mrs. Schmidt-Cozier volunteers at the hospital’s monthly session for siblings of children with special needs, called “Sib Shops.” 

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Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Miami Children's Hospital® is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with more than 650 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric sub-specialists. The 289-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with several specialty programs ranked among the best in the nation in 2008 by U.S.News & World Report. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor.