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2012 Annual Report

November 18, 2013 – Download in PDF Annual Report 2012 (17 MB)
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Beth Shalom in Brandon offers Jewish health seminar

November 12, 2013 –

Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon, 706 Bryan Road, will present four free health seminars regarding issues relevant to the Jewish community.

“What’s in Your Genes?” will be presented by Dr. Parul Jayakar, director of cytogenetics and laboratory and section director of neurogenetics/metabolism at Miami Children’s Hospital’s Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Jayakar is with the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Miami Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Duarte Partners with Coppertone® to Promote Sun Protection

August 19, 2013 – The program provides parents with resources and steps they can take to help protect their children and make sun protection and sunscreen reapplication a priority year-round.

Miami Children’s Hospital and Sabal Chase Animal Clinic Join Forces to Offer Dog Bite Prevention Tips During National Dog Bite Prevention Week

May 21, 2013 – Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and many of those are often children. It is important to remember that any dog, regardless of age, breed or history, has the ability and the potential to bite. Fortunately, dog bites can be both prevented and avoided.

Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases offers screenings to the community

March 25, 2013 – Thanks to recent advances in the field of genetics, a simple blood test that examines a person’s genes for changes or mutations is all it takes to determine whether the individual is a carrier. Anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent should be screened. The Victor Center provides full service genetic counseling and screening to all interested individuals and couples, through the hospital’s main campus as well as through community screenings.

Telehealth Center Opens

November 20, 2012 – The 2,000-square-foot center features state-of-the-art equipment that will enable Nicklaus Children's Hospital physicians to participate in video conferences with physicians around the globe.

2011 Annual Report

November 18, 2012 – Download in PDF Annual Report 2011 (21 MB)
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2009-2010 Annual Report

November 18, 2011 – Download in PDF Annual Report 2009-2010 (20 MB)
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Haiti Hydrocephalus Project

June 15, 2010 – In 2003 a team of medical volunteers, led by pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. John Ragheb, traveled to Haiti to perform surgery for children with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is one of the most common treatable causes of neurological disability and death in the developing world.
The team has developed a comprehensive program in Port au Prince working the local medical community to develop Haiti’s first neurosurgery training program. The team travels regularly to Haiti to teach and help manage children and babies with hydrocephalus, providing care for more than 1,000 children to date in the island nation.

Honda's Drive for Haitian Earthquake Relief

March 22, 2010 – American Honda Motors and its dealers along with distinguished guests of The Honda Classic raised an astounding $200,000 in a matter of minutes to aid the children at who were critically injured during the recent earthquake in Haiti.