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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives Three 2015 Kids Crown Awards

June 16, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives Three 2015 Kids Crown Awards

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Services Again Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

June 09, 2015 – According to U.S.News & World Report’s 2015-16 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, seven subspecialty programs of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System, are once again ranked among the best in the nation.

Dr. Chad Perlyn Elected President of the Greater Miami Society of Plastic and Recostructive Surgeons

June 08, 2015 – Dr. Chad Perlyn Elected President of the Greater Miami Society of Plastic and Recostructive Surgeons

Dr. Nolan Altman Receives Gold Medal Award from the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology

June 03, 2015 – Dr. Nolan Altman Receives Gold Medal Award from the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Acquires 3D Printer to Support Pediatric Surgical Planning and Research

May 27, 2015 – The hospital’s use of 3D printing technology has proven to be instrumental in creating surgical solutions for children with complex congenital heart defects, who had been considered to be inoperable using conventional imaging techniques.

Campaign Launched to Prevent Heat Stroke

May 20, 2015 – “Please Don’t Leave Me” campaign provides free rearview mirror hanging signs to remind caregivers to never leave children unattended in vehicles“

Radio Lollipop Hosts “Candy Lolli-Land” Themed Celebration for Patients and Their Families

May 08, 2015 – Radio Lollipop Celebrates 19th Birthday at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

HIMSS Analytics Honors Nicklaus Children’s Hospital with Stage 6 Recognition

March 27, 2015 – As of March 2015, 22 percent of the more than 5,400 U.S. hospitals tracked by HIMSS Analytics had reached Stage 6 on its Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM). As of March 2015, there are 1,204 US hospitals that have achieved Stage 6.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Photographs Selected for National Children's Hospitals Photo Exhibit

March 23, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Photographs Selected for National Children's Hospitals Photo Exhibit

Miami Children's Hospital Becomes Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Unveils New Logo

March 19, 2015 – Hospital and Outpatient Centers Adopt New Name in Honor of $60 Million Pledge from Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

Miami Children's Hospital's Radio Lollipop Hosts 9th Annual 'IMPROV Comedy Night'

March 03, 2015 – Radio Lollipop, Miami Children's Hospital’s in-house radio station, will host a night of fun and laughter at its annual ‘IMPROV Comedy Night’ fundraiser. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event benefit Radio Lollipop, which is committed to bringing joy, laughter, play and entertainment to hospitalized children.

Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation $60M Pledge to Support Miami Children's Health System

February 03, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation announces $60 Million Pledge to Support Miami Children's Health System. In Honor of This Transformational Commitment, Miami Children's Hospital and its Outpatient Centers will Soon Feature Nicklaus Children's Hospital Name.

The Heart Institute uses 3D printing technology for surgical planning

January 14, 2015 – The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is believed to be the first in the region to use three-dimensional printing technology to create a model of a patient’s heart to support pre-surgical planning for a child who was born with a complex heart anomaly.

Florida Blue and Miami Children's Hospital Unveil Healthspot Innovative Telehealth Technology

November 21, 2014 – Collaboration Offers Innovative Approach to Convenient Care for Adults and Children

Miami Children's Hospital Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition from The Joint Commission

November 18, 2014 – Miami Children's Hospital Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition from The Joint Commission

CIO Ed Martinez Awarded South Florida Business Journal CIO Lifetime Achievement Award

November 17, 2014 – Ed Martinez, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been awarded South Florida Business Journal’s 2013 CIO Lifetime Achievement Award.

Miami Children's Hospital Recognized for Quality in Bone Marrow Transplant Care

November 14, 2014 – Florida Blue has recognized Miami Children’s Hospital with a Blue Distinction Center® designation for delivering high quality bone marrow transplant care as part of the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program.

Miami Children’s Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor

October 24, 2014 – Miami Children’s Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor in recognition of the hospital’s Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program™

Dr. Rani Gereige Appointed to National Graduate Medical Education Review Committee

October 10, 2014 – Dr. Rani Gereige Appointed to National Graduate Medical Education Review Committee

Joseph Nader Joins Miami Children's Board of Directors

September 09, 2014 – Joseph Nader Joins Miami Children's Board of Directors