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.

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)