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Nicklaus Children's Health System Named to Newsweek’s List of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2023

September 21, 2023 – Newsweek today announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and Nicklaus Children’s Health System was ranked #41. The 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital and iHeartRadio Recognize Student Athletes in South Florida with ‘Play Healthy Athlete of the Week’

September 18, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with Miami Dolphins Radio Network, is recognizing exceptional high school athletes from Miami-Dade and Broward counties this football season.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Designated ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence

September 01, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence® (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The DICOE program, which represents the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care.

Nicklaus Children's Earns National Recognition For Commitment To Optimize Cardiac Arrest Survival In Neonates And Infants

August 08, 2023 – The American Heart Association has once again recognized Nicklaus Children’s Hospital with Resuscitation Gold for its continued success in using the Get With The Guidelines ® Program. This recognition is for hospitals applying the latest, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in the communities they serve.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Recognized as a Gold Level Center for Excellence in Life Support

August 02, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a recipient of the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Earns 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award

July 31, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) 2023 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional innovation in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance.

Nicklaus Children's is First Pediatric Hospital in South Florida to Offer Innovative BEAR Implant to Treat ACL Tears

July 21, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is the first children’s hospital in South Florida to offer the BEAR® Implant for treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common knee injuries in the U.S.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives 'Autism-Friendly' Designation

July 05, 2023 – Thanks to the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, our Adaptive Care Program is enhancing the safety and comfort of the inpatient environment for neurodivergent patients and their families. We are honored to receive the ‘Autism Friendly’ designation as a reflection of our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive care environment. 

Dr. Joseph Forbess Joins Nicklaus Children's As Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery

June 26, 2023 – Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute.

Nicklaus Children's Implements Smileyscope to Help Children Feel More at Ease During Needle Procedures

June 21, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has implemented use of Australia- and Texas-based Smileyscope Holding Inc’s (Smileyscope™) state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) therapeutics to soothe children during needle procedures in the hospital’s Emergency Department.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Ranked Once Again Amongst Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

June 21, 2023 – Five Nicklaus Children’s Hospital specialty programs are again identified among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-24 “Best Children’s Hospitals” survey results. No other hospital in South Florida has more ranked programs.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care

June 09, 2023 – The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) awarded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital with the IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care.

Dawn Javersack of Nicklaus Children's Chosen as a ‘CFO of the Year’

May 25, 2023 – Dawn Javersack, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Nicklaus Children’s Health System is a recipient of a 2023 CFO of the Year Award, presented by the South Florida Business Journal. Javersack is the award recipient in the Nonprofit Organization category.

Nicklaus Children's Welcomes Kevin Snyder as Vice President of Marketing and Communications

April 11, 2023 – Kevin Snyder has joined Nicklaus Children’s Health System as vice president of marketing and communications. Snyder brings to the position nearly 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in the healthcare industry.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Forms Clinic to Assist Patients with Undiagnosed Conditions

April 11, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital this month has launched a new clinic dedicated to assisting families seeking answers for a child with a rare or undiagnosed disease.

Nicklaus Children's Launches DRIVE Program to Prepare Neurodiverse Individuals for a Driving Exam

March 20, 2023 – As part of its commitment to supporting neurodiverse children and teens, Nicklaus Children's Hospital has launched a virtual-reality program aimed at helping prepare eligible students to take their driving exams.

HIMSS Honors Nicklaus Children's Hospital for its Ongoing Excellence

February 21, 2023 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital was honored by a global health advocate, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), for excellent patient care through effective use of its electronic medical records.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Team Up to Help in the Event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

February 07, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) are collaborating to prepare school employees to respond quickly and efficiently should students, family members of school staff experience sudden cardiac arrest.

Priscilla Marrero Joins Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors

February 03, 2023 – Priscilla Marrero has joined the board of directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, which raises funds for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the 309-bed pediatric specialty hospital serving Florida for more than 70 years.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Announces Historic Gift from Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin

January 31, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital received a $25 million gift from Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin will support the new five-story, 127,000-square-foot surgical tower opening in 2024. In recognition of this historic gift, it will be named the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower. The donation will enhance pediatric care for children in Florida and beyond for generations to come.