Press Releases

FIU Health partners with Miami Children’s Hospital for new outpatient center in Miami-Dade County

February 14, 2014 – FIU Health has broken ground on a 36,000-square-foot ambulatory care center (ACC) on FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. In partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH), the FIU Health ACC will house the first dedicated pediatric ambulatory surgical center in South Florida.

Miami Children's Hospital Engages Interactive Health to Enhance Employee Health and Wellness Program

February 04, 2014 – The new program provides each participating staff member with a comprehensive understanding of his or her individual health status, identifying and providing support for team members in need of attention for underlying medical issues or who are at risk.

Miami Children's Hospital Makes Top Training List for Eighth Consecutive Time

February 03, 2014 – The annual Training Top 125 ranks companies for excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. The hospital has been included in the ranking annually since 2006.

Miami Children's Hospital Launches Hospitalwide Television Network

January 21, 2014 – MCHTV is a closed-circuit television network that will provide original, healthcare-related programming designed to inform and educate families of the services and support available at the hospital. MCH is the first children’s hospital in the nation to launch a television network in collaboration with the Children’s Miracle Network.

Miami Children's Hospital Welcomes Two New Physicians to the 2014-2016 Medical Executive Committee

January 07, 2014 – Dr. Marcos A. Mestre, hospitalist at Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH), has been elected to serve as President of the Medical Staff and Chair of the Medical Executive Committee.

Miami Children’s Hospital Announces Board of Directors Officers for 2014

January 07, 2014 – The 17-member panel provides oversight to the 289-bed nonprofit pediatric subspecialty hospital and will oversee its 2014 initiatives.

Miami Children's Hospital Receives Highest Nursing Credential with Prestigious Magnet Recognition...Again

December 20, 2013 – This is the third time MCH is recognized for excellence in nursing and it is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

The Heart Program Welcomes Gil Wernovsky, MD, FAAP, FACC to the Medical Staff at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

December 03, 2013 – The Heart Program Welcomes Gil Wernovsky, MD, FAAP, FACC to the Medical Staff at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami Children's Hospital Physicians Receive Patients' Choice Awards

November 20, 2013 – Sixty physicians who serve on the Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) medical staff have been recognized as Patients’ Choice Award recipients -- an honor achieved by only 5 percent of physicians nationwide.

Jupiter Medical Center and Miami Children's Hospital to Partner; Enhancing Patient Access to World Class Pediatric Care

November 19, 2013 – Jupiter Medical Center and Miami Children’s Hospital are enhancing the world-class pediatric clinical services and programs currently offered to the community at the Miami Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Outpatient Center in Palm Beach Gardens and in the private pediatric practices throughout the county.

Miami Children's Hospital Recognized as Optum Center of Excellence for 2013

November 08, 2013 – As a member of the Centers of Excellence network, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, is recognized for having met or exceeded rigorous performance standards and quality guidelines.

Dr. Deise Granado-Villar Receives Hispanic Star Award

November 05, 2013 – Dr. Deise Granado-Villar, Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs at MCH, was awarded a “Hispanic Star Award” as the Hispanic Health Professional at the Miami International Mall Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

Ed Martinez selected as a South Florida Business Journal CIO of the Year for 2013

October 28, 2013 – Under Mr. Martinez’s leadership, MCH’s IT Department has championed the use of technology in ways that optimize customer service, improve patient engagement and empower the patient and the consumer.

The Heart Program Posts Real-Time Congenital Heart Surgical Results Online

October 07, 2013 – The Heart Program at MCH has linked its cardiac surgical outcomes data with the hospital’s new electronic medical record and the CardioAccess Centripitus database and dynamically linked these results to the hospital’s website in real-time.

Miami Children's Hospital Miami Lakes Outpatient Center Now Open for Rehabilitation Services

October 02, 2013 – Miami Lakes, FL- Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) announces the opening of the MCH Miami Lakes Outpatient Center. The center is now open for pediatric rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech-language therapies).

Miami Children’s Hospital Launches KidzStuff Retail Brand

September 27, 2013 – Proceeds from KidzStuff™ will support the philanthropic work of Miami Children's Hospital, a leading provider of healthcare services for medically needy children in South Florida.

Miami Children’s Hospital Ranked Fifth in 2013 InformationWeek 500

September 25, 2013 – The MCH IT Department has championed the use of technology in ways that optimize customer service, improve patient engagement and empower the patient and the consumer.

Miami Children's Hospital Earns an Excellence Through Insight Award for Overall Outpatient- Pediatric Unit Patient Satisfaction

September 13, 2013 – Awarded by HealthStream, a leading provider of learning, talent management, and research solutions for the healthcare industry.

Miami Children's Hospital Offers New 3D Full Body Imaging System with Low Radiation Dose

August 06, 2013 – Miami Children's Hospital is the first facility in Miami-Dade and second in the state to acquire the EOS Imaging System.

VACC Camp Documentary Achieves International Film Festival Acclaim

August 02, 2013 – The film made its world premiere at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and also screened at the Sunscreen Film Festival.