Press Releases

Miami Children's Hospital Ranked Near Top of Training Top 125

March 07, 2007 – Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) was ranked 16 in the nation by Training magazine in its annual list of the top 125 companies nationwide that excel at training and learning development. Miami Children’s was the top-listed hospital in the ranking.

Scarlett Johannson Donates Flamingo South Beach Condo Prize to Miami Children's Hospital

February 21, 2007 – Developers Triple Donation With Three Units for MCH’s Use

Medtronic Announces First U.S. Implant of Its Melody Transcatheter Valve for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

February 19, 2007 – Medtronic, Inc. announced today the first U.S. patient implant in a feasibility study to evaluate the use of the Medtronic Melody™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve and Ensemble™ Transcatheter Delivery System to treat patients requiring congenital pulmonary heart valve replacement.

Miami Children's Hospital Announces New Medical Director of Operating Room

February 15, 2007 – Dr. Steven Stylianos has been named the Medical Director of Miami Children’s Hospital’s (MCH) Operating Room. Dr. Stylianos also serves as Director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program at MCH.

Miami Children's Hospital Gets Their "Chill On" with Valentine's Winter Fest

February 12, 2007 – Miami Children’s Hospital celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Valentine’s Winter Fest.

Valentine's Day Art Gallery Features Artwork Designed by Patients at Miami Children's Hospital's Congenital Heart Institute

February 08, 2007 – Miami Children's Hospital Foundation, Children’s Heart Foundation, ON-Q and Artsonia Join Efforts to Raise Funds and Awareness for Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects

Miami Children’s Hospital Staff and Organ Donor Families Recognized for Their Gifts of Love and Gifts of Life

February 07, 2007 – Miami Children’s Hospital organ donors and their families will also be honored through a “Tree of Life” monument which is cast in bronze and whose “leaves” are engraved with the names of organ donors.

Four New Members Elected to Board of Miami Children's Hospital

January 30, 2007 – Four new members have been elected to four year terms on the Board of Directors of Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH)

Miami Children's Hospital Names New Vice President of Strategic Business Planning and Public Affairs

January 06, 2007 – Nancy T. Humbert has been named Vice President of Strategic Business Planning and Public Affairs at Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH).

Lucy Morillo to Serve as President of Miami Children's Hospital Foundation

January 04, 2007 – Lucy Morillo has been appointed to serve as President of Miami Children's Hospital Foundation, effective January 29.

Miami Children's Hospital Physician Honored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

November 16, 2006 – William I. Muiños, MD, attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Miami Children’s Hospital, was the recipient of the 2006 Publix Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Ambassador Award for his leadership on behalf of the CFF.

Miami Children's Hospital Cancer Center Receives Approved Cancer Program Recognition

November 09, 2006 – The Miami Children’s Hospital Cancer Center has been awarded approved cancer program status after an in-depth survey by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Miami Children’s Hospital Settle on Contracts

November 02, 2006 – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) and its subsidiary Health Options, Inc. and Miami Children’s Hospital have announced a two-year contract agreement that will allow the two companies to continue to meet the health care needs of South Floridians

Miami Children's Hospital Foundation Receives $443,793 for Dental Health Mobile Program

October 18, 2006 – Healthy Smile, Happy Face, a mobile clinic dedicated exclusively to children’s oral health, will offer dental services and education to low-income children in central Miami, Brownsville, Homestead, Florida City, and Overtown beginning November 2006.

Jackie Gonzalez Appointed by Florida Governor to Serve on Florida Center for Nursing Board

October 17, 2006 – Jacqueline L. Gonzalez, ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been selected by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to serve as a member of the Board of Director for the Florida Center of Nursing.

University of Miami Football Players Drop by Miami Children's Hospital for Surprise Visit

October 13, 2006 – Coach Coker and the football players shared their time with the patients, signed autographs, and took pictures with the children.

New Director of Public Policy and Government Relations Joins Miami Children’s Hospital

October 12, 2006 – Shira Kastan, has joined Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) as Director of Public Policy and Government Relations.

Congenital Heart Institute at Miami Children's Hospital Offers First Patient-Accessible Electronic Medical Record

August 31, 2006 – Miami Children’s Hospital has become one of the first healthcare programs in the nation to offer patient families access to an electronic medical record, providing a secure source of detailed information that families can refer to and make available in the future to physicians who become involved in their child’s care.

Miami Children’s Hospital Have Out-of-This-World Fun With Star Wars Characters

August 25, 2006 – Chewbacca, Han Solo’s faithful Wookiee co-pilot; Darth Vader, the feared Dark Lord of the Sith; and Wicket, the cuddly Ewok journeyed to Miami Children’s Hospital on August 22 to distribute gifts and visit the children.

Miami Children's Hospital Cancer Center Gets A Boost From Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez

August 16, 2006 – Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez presents a $15,000 check to young patients and members of the Miami Children’s Hospital Cancer Center medical team. Commissioner Gimenez’s donation will help to further research studies in finding a cure for pediatric cancer.