How 3D printers saved a four year old girl's life

April 27, 2016 – Every human heart is different, and 3D printing is a changing the world of surgery by providing surgeons exact replicates.

Adamari Lopez visits Nicklaus Chidren's Hospital

April 25, 2016 – The patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital had a special visit from Puerto Rican actress, Adamari Lopez, who had a chance to visit and share some special moments with our families.

Children with Specialized Needs Spend Carefree Day on Miami Beach for VACC Camp

March 24, 2016 –

VACC Camp, a week-long, sleepaway camp for children with specialized needs, is celebrating 30 years of bringing joy to patients and families treated by the Division of Pulmonology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Chabad at UCF hosts screenings for Jewish genetic diseases

March 16, 2016 – Chabad at UCF hosted screenings for Jewish Genetic Diseases at their weekly barbecue on March 15. Representatives from the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami stopped at UCF on their trip around the country to raise awareness of these diseases.

Rides n' Smiles

March 01, 2016 – Rides n' Smiles treated Nicklaus Children's patients to a fun-filled day of riding fast cars at the Homestead Miami Speedway!

Rare Diseases Day

February 29, 2016 – Patients and families treated by the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute came together on "Rare Diseases Day" for the launch of a family advisory committee to support families of children with rare diseases. 

Heart Program Patient Reunion 2016

February 24, 2016 – It was a "heartfelt" reunion for dozens of pediatric cardiac patients and their families who celebrated with the doctors, nurses and care teams that treated them. 

Daughter’s recovery was a Christmas miracle

December 30, 2015 – A completely healthy four-year old girl had to fight for her life in an intensive care unit after catching the flu.

Hasbro Day of Joy

December 24, 2015 –

Hasbro Gaming helped to make the holiday season bright for the kids at Nicklaus Children's and Miami Children's Health Foundation.

Cancer Center's Holiday Party 2015

December 15, 2015 – Children being treated by the Cancer Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and their families took part in a holiday celebration.

The Brain Institute's 2015 Epilepsy Surgery Reunion

December 04, 2015 – Patients and families enjoyed lunch, and fun filled activities including a visit to Jungle Island.

The Heart Program's hosts Pediatric Echocardiography Symposium

December 02, 2015 – On Saturday, November 14th, The Heart Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, hosted the "All Florida Pediatric Echo Symposium". 

2014 Annual Report

November 18, 2015 –

Across Florida. Across oceans. Across continents. When children are in need, ordinary boundaries of time and distance seldom impede Miami Children’s Health System. 2014 saw the emergence of new partnerships to make a better world for kids. We joined hands with Golisano Children’s Hospital in Naples, Florida to bring our renowned subspecialty experts to serve children on Florida’s west coast. And we expanded our work in Palm Beach County through our continued affiliation with Jupiter Medical Center to enhance pediatric offerings in the region.

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Emergency Nurses week 2015

October 23, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Celebrated ‪Emergency Nurses‬ all last week in honor of the ‪‎dedication‬ and ‪‎service‬ our pediatric ER nurses provide to the patients and families in our care.

Hydrocephalus Cases Receive Less Invasive Treatment Solutions at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

September 24, 2015 – Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia helps lead the way with sustainable care that improves and saves young patient lives.

Special Olympics Florida Honors Nicklaus Children's Hospital for Commitment to Special Olympics Athletes

August 14, 2015 – The hospital was honored by the Special Olympics Florida of Miami-Dade County for its ongoing commitment to providing medical screenings and health support to athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Dr. Anthony Rossi Honored with Proclamation by the Miami-Dade County School Board

August 05, 2015 – Dr. Anthony Rossi, Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, was honored with a proclamation by the Miami-Dade County School Board today for his work with the hospital’s Free EKG Screening program.

Sickle Cell Awareness Day Bowl-a-Thon

June 26, 2015 – ​Sickle Cell Disease is a condition where abnormally shaped red blood cells get trapped in small blood vessels, therefore blocking the blood and oxygen flow to the organs.

National Cancer Survivors Day 2015

June 05, 2015 – Patients and their families spent a fun-filled day at the Miami Seaquarium yesterday in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day! The event was sponsored by Nicklaus Children's Hospital and the Live Like Bella Foundation.

Construction News: Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion

April 06, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, is advancing major projects to enhance the care environment on its 289-bed acute care main campus, and expand access to outpatient services for the children and families of South Florida through a growing network of pediatric outpatient centers.