Press Releases

Jaret Davis Elected Chair of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Board of Directors

January 16, 2018 – Mr. Jaret Davis , Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office of the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig P.A., has been elected 2018 chair of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital board of directors. The 19-member panel oversees the operations of the 289-bed nonprofit pediatric subspecialty hospital and its network of outpatient centers extending from southern Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County.

Ruben Reinis Recognized Among ASC Leaders by Beckers ASC Review

January 12, 2018 – Ruben Reinis, Administrative Director of the Miami Children's Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), was named one of 23 ASC leaders under 40 by Becker's ASC Review. The annual list highlights young leaders who have made a significant impact in the ambulatory surgery industry.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

December 28, 2017 – Nicklaus Children’s has more inpatient units recognized with Beacon Awards than any other children’s hospital in the nation.

Dr. Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad elected vice president of medical staff of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

December 14, 2017 – Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD, has been elected vice president of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Medical Executive Committee (MEC) for a two-year term. The committee serves as the governing body for the hospital’s 800-member medical staff.

Miami Children’s Health System to be Renamed Nicklaus Children’s Health System

October 24, 2017 – Miami Children’s Health System will undergo a name change to align the health system with the branding and identity of its flagship, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The health system will become Nicklaus Children’s Health System in recognition of the continued support from the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and its founders, golf icon Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara.

Nicklaus Children's Receives the 2018 Women's Choice Award as a Best Children's Hospital

October 16, 2017 – The Best Children’s Hospitals Award represents hospitals like Nicklaus Children's that have met the highest standars for healthcare in children.

Health System Recipient of Davies Award for Information Technology Excellence

October 13, 2017 – Our commitment to using information technology to improve healthcare outcomes led to substantial clinical advancements, including a reduction in blood transfusion errors to zero through use of barcode technology, a 26 percent decrease in asthma readmission rates through improved patient adherence to the home plan of care, and a reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections through implementation and monitoring of industry best practices.

Patients Medically Evacuated from Puerto Rico to Nicklaus Children's Hospital After Hurricane Maria

October 02, 2017 – A week after Hurricane Maria devastated the Island of Puerto Rico as a category five storm, three patients awaiting complex heart surgeries were evacuated for medical reasons from University Children's Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nicklaus Children’s for critical care.

Nicklaus Children's Awarded Full Accreditation from the Association of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)

September 27, 2017 – Nicklaus Children's has received full accrediatation from the AAHRPP, an achievement that reflects the hospital's commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of research participants.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Recognized as a Center of Excellence for Life Support

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Program Again Awarded FACT Accreditation

September 21, 2017 – FACT is an internationally-recognized accrediting body for hospitals and medical institutions offering stem cell transplant, and indicates the accredited institution has met the most rigorous standards in every aspect of stem cell therapy.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Name Miami Children's Health System One of the Best Workplaces for Women

September 15, 2017 – The Best Workplaces for Women also set themselves apart from competitors in other important ways: 95 percent of women at these organizations describe them as friendly, and the same share say they’re proud to tell others where they work.

Dr. Narendra Kini Named a Becker's Hospital Review Leader to Know 2017

September 14, 2017 – Dr. Kini is among a list of 112 hospital and health system CEOs recognized for outstanding leadership and clinical expertise throughout their careers.

Boy with Rare, Genetic Syndrome Returns Home to Trinidad After Complex Craniofacial Surgery

July 20, 2017 – A team of surgeons from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Craniofacial Center performed a complex reconstructive surgery on a seven year-old child that will improve his vision and ability to eat, as well as his appearance and overall quality of life.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Named 2017 Most Wired

July 13, 2017 – Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Partner with Patients on Health.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Name Miami Children’s Health System One of the Best Workplaces for Millennials

June 30, 2017 – Miami Children’s Health System is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Services Again Ranked Among The Best in The Nation

June 27, 2017 – Eight subspecialty programs of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System, are again identified among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2017-18 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings.

Dr. Saima Aftab Joins Miami Children's Health System as Medical Director of Fetal Care Center

June 22, 2017 – Dr. Aftab oversees the new Fetal Care Center, which is dedicated to families expecting an infant with medical needs that require intervention at birth. The program offers comprehensive, coordinated care from prenatal diagnosis to delivery, postnatal care and the transition to infant care.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Receives Three Healthcare Advertising Awards

June 16, 2017 – The Healthcare Advertising Awards is the oldest, largest and most widely respected healthcare advertising awards competition.

Miami Children's Health System Celebrates Healthiest Company in America Award

June 14, 2017 – Miami Children's Health System is one of 156 companies across the country being recognized for helping employees make significant and sometimes life-saving changes to improve their health.