Press Releases

CT Scan Accredited by the American College of Radiology.

Miami Children's Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

April 27, 2010 – Miami Children's Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in CT scan examinations as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Miami Children’s Hospital takes huge strides in greening hospital operations to improve air and water quality

April 12, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital today announced its commitment to air and water quality standards by diminishing its environmental impact by implementing three green programs. These programs are focused on reusable sharps containers, proper pharmaceutical waste disposal and overall recycling efforts.

Jackie Gonzalez Appointed to the Management Information Services (MIS) Council for NACHRI

March 26, 2010 – Jackie Gonzalez, MSN, ARNP, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been appointed to the Management Information Services (MIS) Council for the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI).

Miami Children's Hospital Turns 60 Years Young!

March 21, 2010 – Miami Children's Hospital celebrated its 60th anniversary, bringing together patients, families, physicians, MCH employees, donors and members and leaders of the community with a large carnival-like birthday party in the hospital’s courtyard.

Miami Children's Hospital Recognizes Long-Term Employees

March 16, 2010 – Dr. Narendra Kini, President and CEO of Miami Children's Hospital recognized 328 employees who have served the hospital for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 years at an annual awards dinner.

Toshiba Infinix-i X-ray System and Hybrid Table Provide Unprecedented Patient Access and Create Ideal Hybrid Suite

March 11, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital, a pioneer in hybrid procedures, recently installed Toshiba America Medical System’s InfinixTM CF-i bi-plane system with the new CAT-880B hybrid catheterization table.

Dr. Rani Simon Gereige joins Miami Children’s Hospital as Director of Medical Education

March 08, 2010 – Rani Simon Gereige, MD, MPH, will oversee the hospital’s accredited pediatric residency program, multiple subspecialty fellowship programs and pediatric dentistry education program, as well as the hospital’s continuing education program.

Miami Children's Hospital Celebrates Certified Nurses Day

March 01, 2010 – Miami Children's Hospital is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, by honoring its board certified nurses. 230 nurses are being recognized for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care.

Miami Children’s Hospital to Announce Palm Beach County Health Care Project with Support from Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

February 16, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital to Announce Palm Beach County Health Care Project with Support from Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

Miami Children's Hospital Nicklaus Care Center to Open in Palm Beach County in 2010

February 16, 2010 – The Miami Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Care Center will deliver medical care from pediatric craniofacial, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology and orthopedic specialists to a stand-alone clinic at a to-be-announced location in Palm Beach County.

Miami Children's Hospital Foundation helps raise funds for Haitian relief via website and text options

January 19, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation has instituted a Disaster Relief Fund that will provide aid to those impacted by the Haiti earthquake.

Miami Children's Hospital Announce 2009 Medical Staff Election Results

January 04, 2010 – Miami Children's Hospital’s medical staff elected the following Medical Executive Committee Members and Department Chiefs in the 2009 election.

Miami Children's Hospital solicits patient success stories online

December 07, 2009 – MCH has touched the lives of thousands of children throughout the years, each pediatric patient has a story to tell.

HEAT Announces Partnership with Miami Children's Hospital

November 25, 2009 – As part of the deal, MCH will be the presenting sponsor of the HEAT Junior Jam, the HEAT’s youth dance troupe, as well as a sponsor of Burnie’s Birthday, the annual HEAT’s “Kids Day.” MCH will also sponsor a HEAT Season Ticket Holder Kids Training Camp.

66 Miami Children's Doctors Make `Best Doctors in America’ Listing

November 18, 2009 – Sixty-six members of the Miami Children's Hospital Medical Staff are featured in the “Best Doctors in America” 2009 to 2010.” Several appear in more than one category.

Miami Children's Hospital Receives Four International Business Improvement Awards

October 22, 2009 – Miami Children’s received more awards than any other entrant during the event, which is the largest gathering of the Global Six Sigma business improvement community.

One-of-a-kind Family Center Opens at Miami Children's Hospital

October 19, 2009 – The Michael Fux Family Center is the latest family friendly campus enhancement at Miami Children’s.

IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan and Indy Lights driver Daniel Herrington make a pit stop at Miami Children’s Hospital

October 08, 2009 – Racing for Kids representatives Tony Kanaan and Daniel Herrington brightened up the day of young patients being treated at Miami Children’s Hospital with a special visit on October 8, 2009. The IndyCar® and Indy Lights Series drivers visited the patients and their families and handed out baseball caps and miniature race car toys.

Russian Physicians Visit Miami Children's Brain Institute

September 18, 2009 – Neurologists from Moscow Pediatric Center of Craniofacial Surgery and Neurology, and Russian State Medical University are visiting Miami Children's Brain Institute.

Miami Children's Hospital Research Institute Receives AAHRPP Accreditation

September 17, 2009 – The hospital is the first pediatric facility in the state and one of the few children’s hospitals in the nation to receive this recognition.