Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the only pediatric hospital in Florida to offer intestinal ultrasounds to children and teens, who have been diagnosed with, or are suspected of having, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Nicklaus Children's was named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. This award is one of the most competitive honors hospitals and surgery centers in the United States can receive for their commitment to safety and quality.
Ranked among the nation's top 50 best by U.S. News & World Report, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is listed in its 2025-26 “Best Children’s Hospitals” survey results with seven specialty ranked programs, making the hospital the children’s hospital with the most ranked programs in South Florida.
September is Pain Awareness Month. This month-long recognition was created to increase education and awareness within our community about the effects of pain, the available treatments to alleviate pain and the importance of communication with healthcare providers regarding pain-related concerns so that pain can be better understood and treated.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital has many resources to help decrease children's pain. Watch the video to learn of the many resources and specialists dedicated to easing pain and discomfort for patients and families at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.