The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

April 22, 2026 –

More seizure free days start here. At the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, families find expert care, advanced treatment options, and a team dedicated to helping children with epilepsy thrive.

What to Expect After Ear Tube Surgery

February 11, 2026 –

Review what to expect after ear tube surgery, including common post-procedure symptoms such as mild discomfort, temporary drainage from the ears, and changes in hearing.

What to Expect After Tonsil & Adenoid Surgery

February 10, 2026 –

Review what to expect after tonsil and adenoid surgery, including post-surgery symptoms such as throat pain, ear discomfort, mild swelling, low-grade fever, changes in appetite, and temporary sleep or voice differences.

What to Expect After Turbinate Surgery

February 10, 2026 –

Review what to expect after turbinate surgery, including common post-procedure experiences such as nasal congestion, mild swelling, light bleeding or drainage, crusting inside the nose, and temporary changes in breathing or sense of smell.

Norwood Valved Sano

January 13, 2026 –

Our Heart Institute’s cardiovascular surgery team recently performed a Norwood valved Sano procedure — an advanced surgical technique pioneered by Dr. David Kalfa and offered by only a few centers in the country.

Minima Renata Stent Procedure

December 11, 2025 –

Our Heart Institute team successfully placed a Minima Renata stent via cardiac catheterization in a baby weighing less than 1 kilogram — just under 2 pounds. This ultra-small, pediatric-designed stent helps open a critically narrow blood vessel in medically fragile newborns. Because these babies are so tiny, very few heart centers in the nation have the expertise or access to this technology to perform the procedure safely.

Lifesaving Care Through a PDA Closure

December 11, 2025 –

At just 500 grams, barely over one pound, a premature baby at Nicklaus Children's received lifesaving care through a PDA closure inside the incubator - a minimally invasive procedure performed right at the bedside in the NICU using ultrasound guidance only.

Comprehensive Care for Children with CP and Neuromotor Conditions

October 14, 2025 –

Nicklaus Children’s Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Comprehensive Care Center offers services and treatments for children with neurological motor conditions and disorders such a cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and other conditions that affect movement.

The Heart of the Family: Meet Jack

June 03, 2025 –

Kimberly's pregnancy was going well until a 20-week anatomy scan revealed concerns for her baby boy. After this initial shock, the family turned to The Prenatal Heart Program at Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute for further evaluation.

UFC 314 Visit to Nicklaus Children's Hospital

June 02, 2025 – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and middleweight athlete Gregory Rodrigues visited patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital ahead of UFC 314.

The Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children's has a new home!

May 02, 2025 – The Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute has a new home, a 19,000 square foot facility located in the George E. Batchelor Research and Academic Pavilion at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Meet Dr. Shyam K. Sathanandam - The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's

May 01, 2025 – Meet Dr. Shyam K. Sathanandam, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine and Co-Director of the renowned Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute. A globally recognized pediatric interventional cardiologist and pioneer in groundbreaking procedures for neonates and premature infants.

Nicklaus Children's Cerebral Palsy Patient and Family Reunion

April 30, 2025 – This past March, for Cerebral Palsy Awareness month, doctors, nurses, and staff at Nicklaus Children's Hospital gathered along with patients, families, and the community to celebrate and redefine disability at the Nicklaus Children's Cerebral Palsy Patient and Family Reunion.

Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute: Advancing Pediatric Neurogenetics and Neurotechnology

April 30, 2025 – Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute continues to advance pediatric neurological care through its specialty programs, comprehensive care and innovative technology.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital By the Numbers

April 25, 2025 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital, part of Nicklaus Children's Health System, is Florida's pediatric care leader. The 325-bed pediatric specialty hospital and its network of pediatric outpatient centers offers comprehensive care for children of the region and beyond.

The Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute

April 21, 2025 – At Nicklaus Children's we're redefining pediatric care with innovation and expertise. We're proud to be Florida's top children's hospital for orthopedic care performing more pediatric spine surgeries than any other hospital in the state. At Nicklaus Children's, we don't just lead... we deliver life-changing results with one child in mind: yours.

The Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute

April 21, 2025 – At Nicklaus Children's we're redefining pediatric care with cutting edge innovation and expertise. Our Heart Institute boasts the highest survival rate for cardiac surgeries in South Florida. Each year we perform over 1,000 cardiac procedures, giving children the chance to grow, play and pursue their dreams. At Nicklaus Children's we deliver innovation with results, with one child in mind: yours.

Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute

April 21, 2025 – At Nicklaus Children's, compassion and innovation lead everything we do. As one of the first pediatric hospitals to offer CAR T-cell therapy, we're giving new hope to children battling cancer, ensuring access to world class care close to home. At Nicklaus Children's we deliver life-changing results with one child in mind: yours.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital's free EKG Screening Program

March 25, 2025 – Jamie was found to have a heart condition thanks to a free EKG screening held at a City of Miami summer camp in 2024. Nicklaus Children’s and the City of Miami joined forces to extend the hospitals free EKG screenings program to children in City of Miami parks.

Overhead Athlete Program

January 23, 2025 – Our Overhead Athlete Program consists of a comprehensive screen to assess specifics of the kinetic chain that directly affect your athlete's ability to perform overhead activities. Sports like baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and swimming rely on both lower extremity and upper extremity muscle function and performance.