Why does my child keep getting strep throat?

March 15, 2023 – Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. It is highly contagious and can be easily spread through respiratory droplets and by those who are in close contact with others, such as in school or daycare. To prevent strep infections, parents should encourage good hygiene practices and children should be taught to cover their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze. 

How to clean your child's skin prior to surgery with CHG soap

March 13, 2023 – This video will provide instructions on the proper method to clean your child's skin prior to surgery using Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) soap. Before your child’s surgery, it is important to prepare the child's skin to prevent infections. Bathing your child before surgery will help reduce the number of germs on their skin. Therefore, less germs on the skin means less chance of an infection after surgery.

EOSEdge at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

September 12, 2022 – The Center for Spinal Disorders, Part of the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children's offers the EOSEdge, the latest in spine imaging.

Born with a Cleft Series. What is cleft? What caused it? Video 2

August 08, 2022 – If you may have or are expecting a child who has a cleft lip, cleft lip and palate, or cleft palate, you probably have many questions such as: What is a cleft? and what caused it? In this video, the craniofacial team at Nicklaus Children's Hospital answers these two questions. The Craniofacial Center is dedicated to providing complete care for children with cleft lips and palates, treating the whole patient in a multidisciplinary, patient centered approach.

Born with a Cleft Series. What is cleft? What caused it? Video 1

August 08, 2022 – If you may have or are expecting a child who has a cleft lip, cleft lip and palate, or cleft palate, you probably have many questions such as: What is a cleft? and what caused it? In this video, the craniofacial team at Nicklaus Children's Hospital answers these two questions. The Craniofacial Center is dedicated to providing complete care for children with cleft lips and palates, treating the whole patient in a multidisciplinary, patient centered approach. 
 

What is a Sleep Study? - What to expect when you stay at the Sleep Lab

March 31, 2022 – In this video, we will explain what to expect during your child's stay at the sleep lab. A sleep study is also called a Polysomnography. This is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study.

MR Guided Focused Ultrasound Research Study

December 06, 2021 –

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is studying the safety and feasibility of magnetic resonance (MR) guided focused ultrasound technology - an incision-free technique- to treat centrally located brain tumors in children and young adults.

What is type 2 diabetes?

November 15, 2021 – Dr. AdrianaCarrillo, pediatric endocrinologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, explains about type 2 diabetes in children.

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

November 15, 2021 – Dr. AdrianaCarrillo, pediatric endocrinologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, explains about type 2 diabetes in children.

Classroom Dance Party Break: All Ages

August 23, 2021 – Are your students in need of a break? Jairo Villela, Mental Health Counselor at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, shares some tips on ways to engage students in a classroom dance party.

Back to School Mental Health

August 23, 2021 – Dr. Sara Rivero-Conil and Dr. Marina Villani-Capo engage in a bilingual chat to discuss mental health as children return to in-person learning.

E “motion” De escalation of Emotions via Movement – Elementary School Age

August 23, 2021 – Help your young students better manage their emotions through movement.

Deep Breathing Technique

August 23, 2021 – Are your students feeling anxious or nervous? Engage the class in this deep breathing technique that is intended to help children ease into a relaxed state.

E “motion” De escalation of Emotions via Movement – Middle and High School Age

August 23, 2021 – Help your older students better manage their emotions through movement.

Meet Doctor Juan Bolivar

August 17, 2021 – Juan Bolivar, MD, is the director of Cardiac Intensive Care with the Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Meet Doctor Bhavi Patel

August 17, 2021 – Bhavi Patel, MD is a pediatric cardiac intensivist with the Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Meet Doctor Anthony Rossi

August 17, 2021 – Anthony Rossi, MD is a pediatric cardiac intensivist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Foot and ankle care for the dancer

August 09, 2021 – Foot alignment is an essential part of a dancer's technique. Watch this video tip provided by the Sports Health Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Warmup technique for dancers

August 09, 2021 – The Sports Health Program at Nicklaus Children's illustrates a warm up technique for dancers.

Hip and Back Care for Dancers

August 09, 2021 –

Watch this video to view ways to help support and protect a growing dancer's back. This tip is brought to you by The Sports Health Program at Nicklaus Children's.