Miami SuperHeroes Unite!

April 25, 2017 – The Cancer & Blood Disorders Center Team came together at the Miami SuperHeroes Unite! Walk hosted by CureSearch.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Now Offering EOS Imaging Services in Broward County

April 03, 2017 – EOS, an advanced imaging system used in the evaluation of pediatric orthopedic patients, is now available at the Nicklaus Children's Miramar Outpatient Center. It has previously been offered at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's main campus since 2013. 

New Therapy Spaces Provide Hope and Inspiration

March 30, 2017 – The beautiful and inviting rooms incorporate a mixture of vibrant colors, textures and unique artwork to tie in the room’s theme, each dedicated to one of the four seasons of the year. And the pictures speak for themselves.

Researchers Find New Hope for Children with Neurofibromatosis

March 29, 2017 – Dr. Ziad Khatib, pediatric neuro-oncologist, discusses treatments for children with fibromatosis in this WPLG Local 10/Local10.com segment.

Child Life Teddy Bear Clinic

March 09, 2017 – We’re celebrating Child Life Month with a teddy bear clinic for our patients and their families.

National Nutrition Month

March 07, 2017 – March is National Nutrition Month! Join the Nicklaus Children's Hospital #ispynutrition fun by following us on social medial.

EKG Screening Event at Mary Collins Community Center

February 16, 2017 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Cardiac Team for providing free EKG screenings.

Dr. Chad Perlyn Discusses Rare Cases of Craniosynostosis at Inaugural Symposium

February 15, 2017 – Dr. Chad Perlyn, pediatric plastic surgeon at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, led a discussion entitled “Squamosal Suture Synostosis: Increasing Incidence or Increasing Perception?”

Dr. Roberto Tuchman to Address Autism Innovations & Global Impact at International Conference

February 08, 2017 – Dr. Tuchman to discuss Google, Facebook, FaceTime and the Eletric Developing and Social Brain.

The International Society for Nomenclature of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Disease's Annual Meeting

January 11, 2017 – Congratulations to Heart Program physicians, Leo Lopez & Kristine Guleserian, on hosting the International Society for Nomenclature of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Disease's Annual Meeting.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Walk

December 07, 2016 – Nicklaus Children’s was a Silver Sponsor of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) November 5th “Take Steps Walk” in West Palm Beach.

The Children's Bereavement Center Steps for Healing 5K

November 25, 2016 – Team Nicklaus Children's Hospital raised $2,775 for the Children's Bereavement Center Steps for Healing 5K which took place on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Zoo Miami.

Free Heart Screening Event

November 23, 2016 – The Jessica Clinton MVP Foundation hosted a free heart screening event on Saturday at the Florida Department of Health in Port St. Lucie. The Heart Program's own Dr. David Drossner supported this event as a pediatric heart expert.

“Go” Free Program Raises Awareness about Children with IBD

November 23, 2016 – Bianca Hernandez, a senior at Saint Brendan High School, gave an informative chat on the GO Free Program at Nicklaus Children's Division of Psychology seminar series.

EKG Screening at St. Brendan Elementary School

November 21, 2016 – This week the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Cardiac Team in conjunction with The Breanna Vergara Foundation held a free EKG screening event at St Brendan Elementary School. Over 200 students from grades 4-8 were screened.

2015 Annual Report

November 18, 2016 –

New name, same heart. The newly renamed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a tribute to the generosity of Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and their Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. We are most grateful for their commitment to our health system and children around the world. Their $60 million pledge will support the completion of our Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion, which will enhance the care setting for children receiving treatment in our multiple intensive care units and their families. 

Download in PDF Annual Report 2015 (6 MB)

Cancer Center's Mini Relay for Life

November 11, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center hosts mini Relay for Life event to honor all those touched by cancer. Thank you to all the patients and families who joined us this evening.

Halloween at Nicklaus Children's

November 04, 2016 – The patients and families at Nicklaus Children's Hospital were able to experience Halloween from the bedside thanks to our staff who go all out each year to bring joy to the hospitalized children.

Dr. Ana Duarte Named 2016 Physician of the Year by the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

October 13, 2016 – The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation presented Dr. Ana Duarte with a 2016 Physician of the Year Award for outstanding service in the diagnosis and treatment of children affected by a vascular birthmark.

Sickle Cell Family Reunion 2016

September 20, 2016 – Patients treated by the Sickle Cell Comprehensive Center at Nicklaus Children’s reunited with hospital care team for a day of fun at Action Town Florida, an indoor entertainment facility with many attractions for kids of all ages. 

Dr. Marisa Azaret Nominated for Sentinel Award

August 26, 2016 – Dr. Marisa Azaret has been nominated, along with her production team for a 2016 Sentinel Award. She is among fourteen finalists from across the U.S. nominated for a 2016 Sentinel Award.

Dr. Michael Duchowny Honored with The Children's Trust David Lawrence Jr. for Children Award

August 26, 2016 – Dr. Michael Duchowny is the receipient of the prestigious The Children's Trust David Lawrence Jr. for Children Award which honors individuals and programs that have reached the highest levels of excellence and achievement, their community partners and the families they have helped.

Build-A-Bear Workshop and Major League Baseball Umpires' visit Nicklaus Children's Hospital

August 15, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's patients had the opportunity to talk to the umpires and received Build-A-Bear Workshop gifts.

Pediatric Spasticity - New treatments mean better outcomes for all children and their parents

August 10, 2016 – Dr. Toba Niazi specializes in the surgical treatment of children with brain and spinal cord tumors, and children with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, spasticity, vascular malformations, craniocervical and spinal pathologies and movement disorders.

Brain Institute doctors honored at Camp Boggy Creek‬ for their commitment to helping children with epilepsy

July 29, 2016 – Congratulations to Dr. Ian Miller and Patricia Dean, ARNP, CNR, RN, who were honored last week at ‪‎Camp Boggy Creek‬ for their commitment to helping children with ‪‎epilepsy‬.

Google technology helps save inoperable baby

July 13, 2016 – A mom and dad in Minnesota see the life-saving, 3D image of their baby's heart for the first time.

South Florida surgeon helps fix craniofacial deformities in babies

July 07, 2016 – Local 10 News reports on Dr. Perlyn's complex surgeries to treat babies born with rare craniofacial deformities: Pierre Robin Sequence and Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.

EKG Screening Event at Miami Dancity School

June 20, 2016 – Nicklaus Children’s Heart Program, in conjunction with @theBreannaVergaraFoundation, recently hosted an EKG4Bre free screening event at Miami Dancity School to help identify dancers at risk for heart anomalies that can lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Nicklaus Children's Dan Marino Outpatient Center Receives Broward Family Favorite Award

June 20, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's Dan Marino Outpatient Center named a Broward Family Favorite by the Readers of Broward Family Life magazine.

Cancer Survivor's Day 2016

June 05, 2016 – In honor of Cancer Survivor's Day, Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provided our patients and families a day of fun at Zoo Miami.