Nicklaus Children's Hospital Selects Dicom Systems, WinguMD for Enterprise Mobile Clinical Collaboration Platform

November 23, 2018 – In order to better integrate clinical communications over mobile, Nicklaus Children's sought to implement a secure, centralized platform to capture and share clinical photos inside their EHR. WinguMD provided sharing and indexing of serial clinical photos across care teams as well as comparison with pathology, wound care and other imaging. Unifier by Dicom Systems served as the integration engine for workflow and interoperability.

Dr. Gereige receives National Oral Health Service Award

November 06, 2018 – Congratulations to Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP who received the AAP Section on Oral Health National Oral Health Service Award for working to advance children's oral health through education, medical/dental collaboration, and advocacy.

Fetal Care Center Special Delivery Unit Expected to Open in Summer of 2019

November 02, 2018 – We are pleased to announce the Fetal Care Center’s special delivery unit is expected to open in the summer of 2019. This special delivery unit will offer a smooth transfer of care and access to our network of pediatric subspecialists and our three pediatric intensive care units.

Dr. John Ragheb Contributes to Development of New CDC Guidelines for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

November 02, 2018 – Dr. John Ragheb, Director of the Division of Neurosurgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, is among a group of renowned physicians who developed the first evidence-based guideline in the U.S. on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and concussions among children, published by the CDC in September. 

445 students receive free EKG screenings

October 31, 2018 – The Heart Program at Nicklaus Children’s, in conjunction with the Breanna Vergara Foundation, hosted an EKG screening at St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School as part of the ongoing effort to detect congenital conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death in children.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Resource Center adds to diversity of offerings on Fifth Avenue South in Naples

October 29, 2018 – The iconic Fifth Avenue South recently took another step in its evolution from primarily a shopping and dining destination into a diverse business hub with the opening of The Nicklaus Children’s Resource Center, which will showcase services, programs, technology and innovations available at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.

Specialists in Cerebral Palsy attend AACPDM Annual Meeting

October 23, 2018 – Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Monica Payares-Lizano attended the 72nd American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Annual Meeting this month, joined by Nicklaus Children’s physical therapists Cheryl Gimenez, Elena Lopez-Trigo and Lisa Scher.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital doctors cure children with rare blood disorder

October 18, 2018 – Doctors in South Florida are performing a life-saving procedure for children born with a rare genetic condition: thalassemia.

Dr. Adele Schneider retires from Jewish Genetics Work

September 27, 2018 –

South Florida hospital is leader in treating apert syndrome

September 07, 2018 – Dr. Chad Perlyn and Dr. Mislen Bauer from the Nicklaus Children's Craniofacial Center are committed to helping families and children with apert syndrome. Check out this segment featured on WPLG Local 10.

Beckwith-Wiedemann Conference Held at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

August 30, 2018 – Families from all around the world traveled to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in July for an educational conference about Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS), a congenital, genetic condition that can cause premature birth, hypoglycemia, abdominal wall defects, abdominal malignancies and macroglossia (enlarged tongue).

Suicide risk high for kids struggling with gender identity. These people can help.

July 28, 2018 – About five years ago, Dr. Alejandro Diaz, a pediatric endocrinologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, started getting patients referred to him due to gender dysphoria, or the feeling that a person’s identity is different from their biological sex.

Nicklaus Children's Expands Pediatric Gastroenterology Services

July 23, 2018 – The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children's is growing to better meet the needs of our community, we have opened a new office on the hospital's main campus!

Dr. Mario Reyes Receives Best Article Award from the AAP

July 23, 2018 – Dr. Mario Reyes, Pediatrician with the Pediatric Hospital Medicine program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, is the recipient of the Jennifer Daru Memorial Award, an annual award for best article featured in Hospital Pediatrics, a peer-reviewed Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Diabetic children learn about nutrition and keeping healthy at Camp Roaring Sun

July 11, 2018 – Camp Roaring Sun, which began Monday and runs through Friday, allowed children ages 6 through 12 to take part in traditional camp activities such as swimming, playing outside, and going to a baseball game. All the activities are monitored by Nicklaus pediatric endocrinology nurses to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Siblings of Cancer Patients enjoy a Fun Filled Day

July 06, 2018 – More than two dozen children attended the Bear Hug camp at Nicklaus Children's last week. This day camp is for siblings of pediatric cancer patients to encourage socialization among peers and help them gain insight on their siblings' care journey. 

Congratulations, Susan!

July 01, 2018 – Congratulations to Susan Fornaris, Administrative Director of Medical Surgical and Nursing Administration at Nicklaus Children’s, on being elected President of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables.

Clown Doctors Bring Laughter and Joy to Children in a Miami Hospital

June 06, 2018 – Red Nose Docs, the flagship program of Healthy Humor Inc., plays an essential role in the healing process of hospitalized children at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Nicklaus Children's Heart Program Joins CNOC

May 30, 2018 – The Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute is now a member of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative (CNOC).

Being a Mom and a Volunteer

May 29, 2018 – Maya Rodriguez, Child Life volunteer, shares her experiences as a hospital volunteer.

Patients at Nicklaus Children's Take Part in Hospital Prom

May 25, 2018 – Teens who receive care at Nicklaus Children's Hospital were treated to a whimsical “under the stars” themed prom on May 19. The annual celebration is made possible thanks to the generosity of Adam and Chanin Carlin, longstanding donors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Chief of Surgery for Nicklaus Children’s Passes Away

May 24, 2018 – The medical staff, employees and volunteers of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital mourn the passing of our esteemed Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia, a longstanding leader and dedicated champion for children with complex medical conditions and their families.

Patients Share Inspiring Testimonials at First Annual Vascular Birthmarks Conference

May 18, 2018 – In observance of vascular birthmarks awareness month, The International Birthmarks Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital held its first Vascular Birthmarks Conference at the hospital’s main campus on May 5^th. The event brought together patients, families and medical professionals representing a range of specialties to present the latest in diagnosis, treatment and research related to birthmarks. 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital to offer new rapid genetic test

May 03, 2018 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital will be one of a handful in the country to offer a fast turn-around on genome sequencing that can be a key to saving infants with rare and hard-to-diagnose genetic disorders. As seen on The Miami Herald.

Movie Event Celebrates Children with Craniofacial Differences

April 30, 2018 – Children who receive care at the Craniofacial Center at Nicklaus Children’s, along with their families, enjoyed an afternoon of red carpet glamour and photo booth fun on April 28. 

New Device Helps Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Manage Seizures

April 25, 2018 – Grant is the first pediatric patient in South Florida to utilize the SenTiva VNS device, which is currently the smallest and lightest responsive therapy for epilepsy available on the market. The device, used in combination with epilepsy medications, has been shown to be effective in reducing seizure frequency and duration. 

Hialeah Community Celebrates the Opening of Outpatient Center

April 17, 2018 – Elected officials and business leaders representing the Hialeah community celebrated the opening of the Nicklaus Children’s Hialeah Outpatient Center. Thank you to all the community leaders who joined with Nicklaus Children’s Health System representatives to celebrate this milestone event, aimed at increasing healthcare convenience and access for families in the Hialeah community.

Easter Basket Blitz Brings Smiles Throughout the U.S.

March 30, 2018 – Wells Fargo volunteers renewed a springtime tradition: delivering thousands of Easter baskets to children in hospitals, shelters, and other locations. The memorable day was made possible by Wells Fargo’s nationwide “Hops for Hope” volunteer effort, which delivers baskets to children in hospitals, children’s homes, homeless shelters, and more. The annual event is organized by Cash Vault Services in Wells Fargo’s Payments, Virtual Solutions & Innovation group.

Special Spring Breakers Experience Miami Beach Sand And Surf

March 28, 2018 –  Dozens of special spring breakers from Nicklaus Children's Hospital were treated to a day along Miami Beach on Tuesday with a little help from Miami Beach Fire Department and Ocean Rescue.

Eyes4Kids Launches New Website and Social Media For the Benefit of Their Patients and Visitors

March 26, 2018 –

Eyes4Kids, the number one pediatric ophthalmology practice in South Florida, has announced the launch of a new website and social media pages. Parents can expect to get useful valuable information including references to multiple resources from this leading pediatric eye care kid’s friendly location.