Press Releases

Miami Children’s Hospital Installs The Hygreen Hand Hygiene System

September 07, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital announced that it has installed Xhale Innovations’ (XI) HyGreen® Hand Hygiene System in the MCH Oncology Unit. This will be the nation’s first installation of HyGreen in a children’s hospital.

Kidzpace Interactive Touch-to-Play Gaming System Donated to Miami Children’s Hospital

September 01, 2010 – The Bright Spirit Children's Foundation, has donated a new Kidzpace Interactive Touch-to-Play Gaming System to Miami Children’s Hospital. This System will provide therapeutic care to children in the Hematology, Oncology, and Intensive Care Units.

Major General Frank J. Padilla Visits Miami Children’s Hospital

August 16, 2010 – Major General Frank J. Padilla wishes Frances Alvarez, 19, a happy birthday during his visit to Miami Children's Hospital.

Thomas Powell M.D. Joins Miami Children’s Hospital as Chief Medical Information Officer

July 30, 2010 – Thomas Powell, M.D., M.S., has joined Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) as the new Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Director of Medical Informatics.

Miami Children’s Hospital and Palms West Hospital Form an Affiliation to Provide Pediatric Emergency Care in West Palm Beach

July 26, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital and Palms West Hospital, have entered into an affiliation to provide Pediatric Emergency Care in Palm Beach County. Starting October 1, 2010 physicians from Miami Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Room will be providing care to the children in our community at Palms West Hospital.

Miami Children’s Hospital Palmetto Bay Center Named Best Urgent Care by Local Parenting Magazine

July 15, 2010 – Miami Children's Hospital Palmetto Bay Center has been recognized by South Florida Parenting as the 2010 Kids Crown Award Recipient for the Best Urgent Care location.

Dietetic Interns from Guatemala Conclude Training at Miami Children’s Hospital

July 14, 2010 – Global Health Services has collaborated with La Universidad Francisco Marroquin with teaching programs for several years. The interns rotated throughout hospitals in Guatemala for over a year and a half before having the opportunity to train at Miami Children's Hospital.

Children Campaign to Advance Healthcare Options

June 28, 2010 – 30 families from across the nation joined together as part of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals Family Advocacy Day. The two-day event included one-on-one Congressional visits, a luncheon on Capitol Hill, a tour of Washington, D.C. and a celebratory dinner to honor the child patients.

Maria Moldes Appointed Southern Region Representative to Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Relations Committee

June 10, 2010 – Maria Moldes, Director of Children’s Miracle Network & Corporate Relations at Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, recently was selected as the Southern Region representative for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Relations Committee

Barbara and Jack Nicklaus to be Inducted into International Pediatric Hall Of Fame at 2010 Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Diamond Ball

June 08, 2010 – Barbara and Jack are the passion and guiding lights behind the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, which supports numerous pediatric health care services and projects aimed at children’s health, safety and well-being.

Miami Children's Hospital Programs Again Ranked Among Best in the Nation

June 03, 2010 – Three Miami Children’s Hospital pediatric specialty services are among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” issue.

Telemedicine Brings Congenital Heart Institute’s Unique Cardiac MRI Expertise Daily to Patients in Orlando

June 02, 2010 – Pediatric and adult congenital heart patients in Orlando are benefiting from a new telemedicine connection that is making cardiac MRI services more accessible to patients.

Maria Fernandez Appointed to EMS Advisory Council

June 02, 2010 – Maria Fernandez, MSN, ARNP, MBA, HSA, CMTE

Jose Perdomo Named Chairman of the South Florida Health Council

May 26, 2010 – Jose Perdomo, MHSA, JD, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, Miami Children's Hospital, is the new Chairman of the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. Board of Directors for the 2010-11 fiscal year.

Success South Florida Magazine Honors Miami Children's Hospital Director as one of the ‘40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow’

May 20, 2010 – Success South Florida Magazine has chosen Marie S. Severe, MPH, Director of Early Steps, as one of the “40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.” Ms. Severe was first nominated by her peers then selected by a committee of professionals.

Miami Children's Hospital Awarded Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence

May 18, 2010 – Beacon Award units realize many benefits of having met rigid criteria for excellence, high-quality standards and exceptional care of patients and patients’ families.

Miami Children's Hospital Announces New Board Members and Officers for 2010

May 14, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital has appointed new officers and members of its 20-member Board of Directors.

Comedy Show to Benefit Radio Lollipop

May 07, 2010 – Local comedians will present a special night full of laughter at the fifth annual “Night at the Improv” to benefit Radio Lollipop at Miami Children's Hospital, it will feature local comedians John Vargas and Nathaniel Stoud, host David Berry, and headliner Jamal Hatter.

Athena C. Pefkarou M.D. Recieves 2010 Health Care Heroes Award

May 06, 2010 – Athena C. Pefkarou, M.D., Associate Director, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Miami Children’s Hospital, Director, Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Center and UOTS Cancer Camp was the recipient of the 2010 Health Care Heroes Award in the Health Care Professional category.

Swimming Lessons Offered at MCH Dan Marino Center Pool

May 04, 2010 – The Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center is gearing up for the summer season and continues to offer swimming lessons in its onsite pool. These lessons teach children about water safety and help them build the confidence and skills required to prevent drowning accidents.