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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Recognized as a Center of Excellence for Life Support

September 25, 2017 –

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Program Again Awarded FACT Accreditation

September 21, 2017 – FACT is an internationally-recognized accrediting body for hospitals and medical institutions offering stem cell transplant, and indicates the accredited institution has met the most rigorous standards in every aspect of stem cell therapy.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Name Miami Children's Health System One of the Best Workplaces for Women

September 15, 2017 – The Best Workplaces for Women also set themselves apart from competitors in other important ways: 95 percent of women at these organizations describe them as friendly, and the same share say they’re proud to tell others where they work.

Dr. Narendra Kini Named a Becker's Hospital Review Leader to Know 2017

September 14, 2017 – Dr. Kini is among a list of 112 hospital and health system CEOs recognized for outstanding leadership and clinical expertise throughout their careers.

Boy with Rare, Genetic Syndrome Returns Home to Trinidad After Complex Craniofacial Surgery

July 20, 2017 – A team of surgeons from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Craniofacial Center performed a complex reconstructive surgery on a seven year-old child that will improve his vision and ability to eat, as well as his appearance and overall quality of life.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Named 2017 Most Wired

July 13, 2017 – Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Partner with Patients on Health.

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Name Miami Children’s Health System One of the Best Workplaces for Millennials

June 30, 2017 – Miami Children’s Health System is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Services Again Ranked Among The Best in The Nation

June 27, 2017 – Eight subspecialty programs of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System, are again identified among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2017-18 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings.

Dr. Saima Aftab Joins Miami Children's Health System as Medical Director of Fetal Care Center

June 22, 2017 – Dr. Aftab oversees the new Fetal Care Center, which is dedicated to families expecting an infant with medical needs that require intervention at birth. The program offers comprehensive, coordinated care from prenatal diagnosis to delivery, postnatal care and the transition to infant care.
 

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Receives Three Healthcare Advertising Awards

June 16, 2017 – The Healthcare Advertising Awards is the oldest, largest and most widely respected healthcare advertising awards competition.

Miami Children's Health System Celebrates Healthiest Company in America Award

June 14, 2017 – Miami Children's Health System is one of 156 companies across the country being recognized for helping employees make significant and sometimes life-saving changes to improve their health.

Miami Children's Health System Invests in Aces Health to Accelerate Clinical Research

June 13, 2017 – Automation of clinical trial processes saves sponsor sites time and expenses.

Computerworld Names Miami Children’s Health System to 2017 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

June 12, 2017 – Miami Children's Health System is recognized as number 3 among midsize organizations for being a leading institution in providing excellence in information technology along with great benefits and compensation to its employees.

A Second Chance for Patients in Need of a Bone Marrow Transplant

June 08, 2017 – The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Cancer Center has successfully transplanted bone marrow from a mother who is only a half match donor to her young daughter utilizing a technique that requires specialized doses of chemotherapy prior to and after the transplant. Nicklaus Children’s is one of the few pediatric programs to offer the technique.

Dr. Rani Gereige Appointed to AAP Committee on Continuing Medical Education

June 07, 2017 – Dr. Rani Gereige, FAAP, Director of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, has been appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Continuing Medical Education.

Dr. Marcelo Laufer Elected President of Nicklaus Children's Medical Staff

May 18, 2017 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital announces new president for the Medical Staff, 2017 to 2019 term. Dr. Marcelo Laufer has been elected as president and Dr. Moises Simpser vice president of the medical staff.

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.

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Veteran Healthcare Executive George R. Lesmes Joins Pediatric Specialists of America as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director

May 08, 2017 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital welcomes veteran healthcare executive George R. Lesmes as chief operating officer and executive director of Pediatric Specialists of America (PSA), the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Miami Children’s Health System.

Judge Federico A. Moreno Joins Board of Nicklaus Children's Hospital

April 25, 2017 – Judge Moreno joins the 18-member panel, which provides oversight and guidance to Nicklaus Children's Hospital and its network of outpatient centers.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Performs the World’s First Focused Ultrasound Surgery on Hypothalamic Hamartoma Tumor in Epilepsy Patient

April 20, 2017 – A multidisciplinary clinical team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital used magnetic-resonance guided focused ultrasound to ablate a centrally located brain tumor in a young patient experiencing tumor-associated seizures.