Anne Geddes to Serve as Brand Ambassador for Nicklaus Children’s Health System’s KidzStuff®

June 13, 2018 – Anne Geddes, world-renowned photographer and global advocate of children’s causes, has teamed up with KidzStuff^®, Nicklaus Children’s Health System’s retail brand of innovative children’s products, as a brand ambassador.

Nicklaus Children's Health System Named to Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare

June 07, 2018 – Becker's Healthcare has once again named Nicklaus Children's Health System to its "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2018" list, which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth.

Nicklaus Children’s Opens Pediatric Urgent Care Facility in City of Homestead

May 16, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Health System announces the opening of its newest urgent care location, the Nicklaus Children’s Homestead Outpatient Center. The center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located at 2072 NE 8 Street at the Campbell Shoppes in Homestead, the facility offers walk-in pediatric urgent care, for infants older than 2 months, children, teens and young adults through age 21.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Becomes First Children’s Hospital to Acquire NeuroLogica’s Latest mobile CT, OmniTom®

May 16, 2018 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida, is the first children’s hospital in the nation to acquire the OmniTom^® mobile CT scanner from NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The OmniTom is the world’s first medical device delivering high quality non-contrast CT scans at the patients’ bedside with omni-directional wheels, collecting real-time data on pediatric patients.

Nicklaus Children’s Challenges Constitutionality of Recent Trauma Legislation

May 14, 2018 – Narendra Kini, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Nicklaus Children’s Health System issued the following statement on the constitutional challenge of the recently passed trauma legislation.

Nicklaus Children’s Health System Recognized by CIO as a CIO 100 Award Winner

May 01, 2018 – IDG’s CIO has named Nicklaus Children’s Health System a 2018 CIO 100 winner. The 31st annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).

Nicklaus Children's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Receives NAEC Accreditation

May 01, 2018 – The Nicklaus Children's Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has received accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

Nicklaus Children’s Health System Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

April 23, 2018 – Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have once again honored Nicklaus Children’s Health System as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma. 

​Personalized Medicine Initiatives Offer Hope to Acutely Ill Children at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

April 17, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine and Sanford Health, has launched two genomic medicine research protocols to more effectively diagnose and treat children with unexplained illnesses.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Radio Lollipop Hosts 11th Annual "IMPROV Comedy Night"

April 12, 2018 – Radio Lollipop, Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s in-house radio station, will host a night of fun and laughter at its annual ‘IMPROV Comedy Night’ fundraiser. Proceeds to benefit Radio Lollipop program for hospitalized patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
 

Nicklaus Children's Opens Pediatric Urgent Care Facility in Hialeah

March 26, 2018 – Nicklaus Children's Health System has opened its newest pediatric urgent care facility, the Nicklaus Children's Hialeah Outpatient Center in the city of Hialeah.  The center, located at 990 W 49^th Street, offers walk-in pediatric urgent care services from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for infants, children, teens and young adults through age 21.

Nicklaus Children’s Opens Pediatric Outpatient Facility in Pinecrest

March 16, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has opened the Nicklaus Children’s Pinecrest Outpatient Center, located in Suniland Plaza Shopping Center, within the Village of Pinecrest. The center offers walk-in pediatric urgent care services seven days a week in an environment dedicated exclusively to kids and features a Sports Health Center destination for young athletes.

Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center Celebrates 20 Years of Service

March 16, 2018 – The Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center, located in Weston, FL, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving children in the community.

Nicklaus Children’s Health System Harnesses Location Intelligence for Healthcare with Nesa Solutions

March 06, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Health System today at HIMSS18 announced that it has successfully deployed INSIGHT Location Intelligence, the flagship product of Nesa Solutions, Inc., provider of workflow automation and information management services, across its 2.5 million square foot main campus located in Miami, FL.

Kenny G Performs for Patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and the Honda Classic

February 22, 2018 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and The Honda Classic golf tournament sponsored an intimate performance by jazz star Kenny G for hospitalized children at Nicklaus Children's Hospital on February 22.

Nicklaus Children’s Designated National Program Office for Victor Center for Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases

February 15, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been designated the national program office for the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases, an entity dedicated to the prevention of inherited diseases common among the Jewish population.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Horizon Nurse Residency Program Earns Accreditation with Distinction from American Nurses Credentialing Center

February 07, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Horizon Nurse Residency Program has achieved accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Accreditation with Distinction is the highest recognition bestowed by the ANCC’s Commission on Accreditation. Nicklaus Children’s is the second children’s hospital in the nation to achieve this recognition.

Mario Murgado and Michael Fux Elected Officers of Nicklaus Children's Health System Board

January 29, 2018 – Mario Murgado, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brickell Motors, has been re-elected chair of the board for Nicklaus Children’s Health System, parent organization of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Michael Fux, CEO of Comfort Revolution, a leading developer of high-end sleep products, was re-elected vice chair.

Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Care Center Receives NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition

January 23, 2018 –

The Pediatric Care Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Program. The Pediatric Care Center provides outpatient pediatric services for more than 4,000 children annually, including many with special medical needs.

John M. Lie-Nielsen and Drew Kern Appointed to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Board

January 16, 2018 – Mr. John M. Lie-Nielsen and Mr. Drew Kern have been appointed to serve on the board of directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, providing guidance to the 289-bed nonprofit pediatric specialty hospital and its network of outpatient centers. Both will provide leadership on the board’s Marketing and Hospitality Committee, with Mr. Lie-Nielsen serving as committee chair.