Nicklaus Children's Hospital Videos Center

The Video Center provides you with easy access to all Nicklaus Children's Hospital, online video assets. You will find archives of media footage that has been broadcasted locally, nationally and internationally. Specialty videos about our Outpatient Care Centers and medical education topics are also featured on this page.

Baby Grasping Skills Exercises

September 03, 2020 – The Grasping Skills Exercise is fine motor activities that strengthen your baby’s hands, sharpen their eye-hand as well as bilateral hand coordination skills. Each child develops differently at his/her own rate. This video will serve as a guide. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s occupational therapist. Ivonne Arias-Doppelhammer, an Occupational Therapist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Rehabilitation Department, explains the Grasping Skills Exercise. This tutorial video will teach you the proper technique and pacing of this exercise, so you can do it with your child as recommended in your child's treatment plan.

Can I Delay My Child's Vaccinations During the Pandemic?

August 26, 2020 – Maria Milla, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician with Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and section chief for Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Care Centers. Dr. Milla explains why it is specially important for your child's vaccination schedule to be up to date during a pandemic.

How is a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) treated?

August 20, 2020 – Lourdes Prieto, MD, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologist with Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute, explains the different methods to close a PDA in preterm babies (premies) and full term babies.

It's Handwashing Time!

August 14, 2020 – Proper handwashing is an important part of keeping us all healthy. Nicklaus Children's shows kids the right steps for proper handwashing.

Safety Enhancements for Surgical Patients at Nicklaus Children's

June 11, 2020 – Dr. Chad Perlyn, Medical Director of the Operating Room at Nicklaus Children’s, discusses safety enhancements and screenings for pediatric patients who will undergo surgery at Nicklaus Children’s.

Safety Enhancements at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

June 10, 2020 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital leaders discuss enhancements for the safety our patients, families and staff.

Specialized Unit to Treat Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

June 08, 2020 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has developed a highly specialized four-bed unit-within-a-unit for treatment of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a complex disorder that is affecting youngsters worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-room “MIS-C pod” is part of the hospital’s renowned 40-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which routinely receives transfers of critically ill children from referring hospitals throughout the state.

Your Health and Safety is Our #1 Priority

May 22, 2020 – In this brief video, Dr. Marcos Mestre, Senior Director of Pediatric Services, discusses what to expect during your next visit, including the measures we are taking to ensure a smooth and worry-free experience.

Dr. Heidi Gamboa Discusses the IB-STIM Device

March 18, 2020 – In this edition of "You've Asked ... We've Asked," pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Heidi Gamboa discusses the IB-Stim a small, electrical nerve-stimulating device that children wear behind their ear to help reduce abdominal pain related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It was recently approved by the FDA and is a non-drug alternative to relieving this type of pain for patients ages 11 to 18.

What is Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing?

February 12, 2020 – Our Nicklaus Children's researchers explain how Whole Genome Sequencing helps patient families uncover the source of genetic disorders.

A Day in the Life of a Pet Therapy Dog: Odin

January 30, 2020 – We are excited to announce our newest video series – Dog Vlogs! In today’s vlog, Odin will walk you through a day in the life of a pet therapy dog at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Stay tuned for more videos featuring our four-legged friends!

Meet Luxme Hariharan, MD, MPH

January 17, 2020 – Dr. Luxme Hariharan is a pediatric ophthalmologist with Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami.

Meet Carla Perez, MD

December 19, 2019 – Dr. Carla Perez is a pediatric gastroenterologist with Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

What medications are used for constipation in children?

November 20, 2019 – What types of medications are used for constipation in children? Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Heidi Gamboa explains in this edition of "You've Asked ... We've Answered."

What Are Functional Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders?

November 20, 2019 – Learn about functional gastrointestinal disorders with pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Heidi Gamboa in this edition of "You've Asked ... We've Answered."

What Type of Probiotic Should I Give My Child?

November 08, 2019 – In this edition of "You've Asked ... We've Answered," pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Luis Caicedo Oquendo discusses the different types and uses of of probiotics.

Is It Safe To Take A Prebiotic With A Probiotic?

November 08, 2019 – Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Luis Caicedo Oquendo addresses whether it's safe to take a prebiotic with a probiotic in this edition of "You've Asked ... We've Answered."

What Are The Most Common Gluten Issues?

November 07, 2019 – Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Luis Caicedo Oquendo discusses the most common issues associated with gluten in this edition of "You've Asked ... We've Answered."