New Pediatric Sports Health Center Focuses on Injury Prevention

March 13, 2018 – The Nicklaus Children's Hospital Sports Health Center opened in December 2017 and the team is working to help athletes not only make a comeback but also stop injuries before they happen. 

Medical Mission to Algeria Helps Children in Need of Spinal Surgeries

March 06, 2018 – A group of children in Algeria who underwent complex surgeries as part of a 2016 U.S.-sponsored medical mission have many reasons to celebrate, and can do so with better movement of their limbs.

Nicklaus Children’s Designated National Program Office for Victor Center for Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases

February 15, 2018 –

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been designated the national program office for the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases, an entity dedicated to the prevention of inherited diseases common among the Jewish population.

The Victor Center was founded in 2002 by Lois B. Victor in partnership with Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia. Ms. Victor lost two children to a Jewish genetic disease before a test for the disorder became available. Today, simple tests can identify carriers of more than 200 disorders, including 50 that are common among the Ashkenazi Jewish population.

Renowned Dermatologist, Andleeb Usmani, DO, FAOCD will be Presented in The Leading Physicians of the World

February 02, 2018 – The International Association of HealthCare Professionals is pleased to welcome Andleeb Usmani, DO, FAOCD to their prestigious organization with her upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World.

Jack, Barbara Nicklaus honored for dedication to children’s health care

January 30, 2018 – Carol and Harold Baxter’s Everglades Island home was the setting for an intimate reception honoring Barbara and Jack Nicklaus and their Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. The reception took place Jan. 16. The evening included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an update on the impact that Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is having on lives, locally and globally.

Service Excellence Employee Recognition Awards

December 27, 2017 – More than 30 employees were recognized for going “above and beyond” their duties to deliver an outstanding experience to patient families and colleagues alike at the 2017 Annual Service Excellence Employee Recognition Awards celebration, held on Tuesday, December 19.   

Neuro Oncology Holiday Party 2017

December 15, 2017 – Children being treated by the Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, Neuro Oncology Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and their families took part in a holiday celebration.

Santa and his elves surprise hospitalized patients

December 05, 2017 – Santa Claus and his elves made a surprise appearance and distributed gifts to patients, many of whom will spend the holiday season at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The event was made possible thanks to the Vallejo-Fraiz family, who are longtime supporters of the hospital, and arrange for Santa to visit the hospitalized children.

Duchenne Regional Family Summit

December 02, 2017 – CureDuchenne Cares and The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Brain Institute hosted a free educational and social event for Duchenne family and caregivers. Attendees were able to learn about important DMD care topics, share their practical advice and connect with other families.

Two Great Ways to Stay Connected with Your Child's Care

November 27, 2017 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital provides secure and convenient messaging and updates for patients and families with two apps:  CareNotify and MyKid’s Patient Portal. 

2016 Annual Report

November 15, 2017 –

2016 was a milestone year for Miami Children’s Health System. After a half-decade of planning and construction, we proudly opened doors to the hospital’s new 213,000-square-foot Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion. Nicklaus Children’s set its sights on becoming an early adopter of accreditation by DNV GL — Healthcare and in 2016 became the first children’s facility in South Florida to attain this new heightened accreditation status.

Download in PDF Annual Report 2016 (5 MB)

Nicklaus Children’s Opens Subspecialty Care Center in Boynton Beach

November 07, 2017 – The Boynton Beach Care Center is the newest Nicklaus Children’s care location and offers a range of services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

Annual Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenantion (ECMO) Reunion

November 05, 2017 – Two dozen former ICU patients had a great time today reuniting with their care teams at the annual ECMO reunion. ECMO stands for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenantion which is essentially a heart lung bypass that allows our most sick patients time to heal by performing their heart and lung functions for them. Nicklaus Children's Hospital has providing patients with this lifesaving technique for more than 20 years.

New treatment labeled "a game changer" for patients with diabetes

November 03, 2017 – Nicklaus Children’s Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Center kicked off National Diabetes Month by introducing a new treatment option for children with Type 1 diabetes, the Medtronic MiniMed 670G system, sometimes called an “artificial pancreas,” consistently measures blood sugar, predicts when a rise or fall is going to occur, and adjusts itself to deliver precise doses of insulin, requiring minimal interaction from the patient.

VACC Camp Founder Passes Away

October 10, 2017 – ​The medical staff, employees and volunteers of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital mourn the passing of our esteemed Dr. Moises Simpser, a longstanding leader and dedicated champion for children with complex medical conditions and their families.

Infants airlifted to Nicklaus Children's Hospital from Puerto Rico after hurricane

October 03, 2017 – It was a race against time to save three critical babies, all of whom would have died in Puerto Rico if they didn't get the surgeries that they needed at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami.

IBD Patient Education Day

August 28, 2017 – Thanks to all who joined us for the first bilingual IBD patient education day on Saturday!  Patients and families learned about the latest in IBD research and treatments from our board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists, as well as obtain nutrition and lifestyle tips from our IBD nutritionist and IBD social worker. 

JCC Maccabi Games

August 12, 2017 – The Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic Surgery Program proudly sponsored the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games held from August 6-11.

Safety Tips for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse

August 11, 2017 – In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse, here are safety tips to keep your family and little ones safe during this exciting natural event.

Imaging machine helps diagnosing children with scoliosis with low exposure to radiation

August 02, 2017 – EOS imaging helps diagnose kids with scoliosis and with low exposure to radiation.

Cirque Du Soleil's 'OVO' visits Nickalus Childern's Hospital

July 25, 2017 – Cirque Du Soleil visits patients and their families at Nicklaus Childern's Hospital on Tuesday, July 25,2017.

Teenager urges parents to get EKG testing for children who play sports

July 21, 2017 – A South Florida teenager went for a simple EKG test at Nicklaus Children's Hospital when he was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, also known as WPW.

Boy with birth defect travels to South Florida for major surgery

July 21, 2017 – Boy with birth defect travels to South Florida for major surgery with Nicklaus Children's Hospital's craniofacial center.

12 Year old patient visited capital to raise awareness of policies that impact children’s health

July 21, 2017 – Justin Kern, a twelve year-old patient, along with his family, traveled to Washington, DC today with the Miami Children's Health System Public Policy team to take part in Children's Hospital Association Family Advocacy Day.

Children Move to the Rhythm of Zumba at Camp Funrise 2017

June 22, 2017 – Children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (an inflammation of the joints that is characterized by swelling, heat, and pain) had a terrific tuesday during their Zumba fitness class at this year's Camp Funrise.

Skull deformity that doesn't allow the brain to grow properly

May 25, 2017 – When their first baby Ellis was born last year, Abi and Peter Obre  didn't notice the slight ridge on the front of his skull. In February, Ellis underwent a  procedure at Nicklaus Children's Hospital to correct the condition.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Honored With Resuscitation Recognition Award

May 15, 2017 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been recognized by the Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Recognition Awards for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospital.

Hospital performs Focused Ultrasound Surgery on brain tumor in young patient

May 06, 2017 – A multidisciplinary clinical team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital used magnetic-resonance guided focused ultrasound — a form of incisionless surgery — to ablate a centrally located brain tumor in a young patient experiencing tumor-associated seizures.

EKG Screening Event at Christopher Columbus High School

May 04, 2017 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Program for providing free EKG screenings.

VACC Camp Founder Dr. Moises Simpser Honored as Namesake

May 02, 2017 – Dr. Moises Simpser, pediatric pulmonologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, founded the nation’s first Ventilator Assisted Children’s Center (VACC) Camp 1986. In honor of Dr. Simpser’s leadership, Nicklaus Children’s medical staff has renamed the camp with his name.