Press Releases | Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Nicklaus Children's Acquires Intraoperative MRI Technology

October 20, 2016 – The hospital is the first pediatric facility in Florida to acquire this leading-edge equipment, which brings MRI technology – recognized as the "gold standard" in differentiating between healthy and abnormal brain tissue – directly into the surgical suite to enhance safety and ensure complete removal of tumors and preservation of healthy tissue.

Nicklaus Children's LifeFlight Critical Care Transport Program Receives Excellence Award from the Association of Air Medical Services

October 13, 2016 – The Award of Excellence is one of the most distinguished awards presented in the field of specialty air medical services and is sponsored by Airborne Life Support Systems Transport Incubators, a Division of International Biomedical Ltd.

Women's Choice Award Announces Best Children's Hospitals for 2017: Highlights Comprehensive Care for All Children

October 03, 2016 – Seventy-five percent of women associate children’s hospitals with care for seriously ill children. Awards announced on Child Health Day to increase awareness of services for all.

Radio Lollipop Hosts 10th Annual 'Improv Comedy Night'

September 22, 2016 – Radio Lollipop, Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s in-house radio station, will host a night of fun and laughter at its annual ‘IMPROV Comedy Night’ fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the Radio Lollipop program for hospitalized patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Narendra Kini Named to Becker's Hospital Review 2016 List of Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems

September 06, 2016 – Beckers Hospital Review Names Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of Miami Children's Health System, to list of 110 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems.

PCORI Funds Three Projects to Address Concerns of Health System Leaders, Patients Through CDRN Collaborations

August 29, 2016 – The OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium received funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to collaborate on three projects that seek to address a variety of pressing concerns among health systems leaders.

Michael Harrington Joins Nicklaus Children’s as President and Chief Operating Officer

August 24, 2016 – Michael L. Harrington has joined Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as president and chief operating officer. In this role, he will oversee day-to-day operations of the 289-bed pediatric specialty hospital, the flagship of Miami Children’s Health System.

Nicklaus Children's Receives New Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV GL

August 08, 2016 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has earned DNV GL accreditation, which demonstrates the hospital meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV GL’s accreditation program is the only one to integrate the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Named a 2016 Most Wired Hospital

August 04, 2016 – Most Wired hospitals use technology to enhance the patient experience.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Now Offering Robotic Single-Site Surgery for Children

July 12, 2016 – Robotic single-site incision surgery is a minimally invasive option for patients in need of gallbladder and ovarian surgeries.

Nicklaus Children's Received Three South Florida Parenting Kids Crown Awards

July 01, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's Awarded Best ER, Best Pediatric Hospital and Best Pediatric Urgent Care Centers.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Services Again Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

June 21, 2016 – Eight subspecialty programs of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System, are again ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2016-17 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, posted online today.

Nicklaus Children's Hosts Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Conference

June 20, 2016 – Conference will bring together families and medical professionals to discuss Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome treatment and support offerings.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Named to IDG's Computerworld 2016 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

June 13, 2016 – The IT Department at Nicklaus Children's has been named to IDG's Computerworld 2016 Best Places to Work in IT list.

All Three Nicklaus Children's Intensive Care Units Recognized with Gold Beacon Awards

May 10, 2016 – National three-year awards recognize exceptional patient care and a healthy work environment.

Publix Retail Pharmacy Opens at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

April 20, 2016 – The Publix Retail Pharmacy will enhance access to services and increase convenience for all who visit the Nicklaus Children's Hospital campus.

Fernando Pérez-Hickman Muñoz Appointed to Serve on Miami Children's Health System Board

April 18, 2016 – Mr. Pérez-Hickman also served as treasurer and is Member of the Miami Children’s Health Foundation board.

Jorge Gonzalez Joins Nicklaus Children's Hospital Board of Directors

April 06, 2016 – Mr. Gonzalez, President and CEO of City National Bank of Florida, will serve a three-year-term on the 19-member hospital board.

Miami Children's Health System Named to Becker's '150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare'

March 21, 2016 – Becker's Healthcare has recognized Miami Children's Health System for its workplace excellence, benefits, wellness initiatives and professional development programs. The health system is recognized as one of "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2016.

Mario Murgado Elected Chair of Miami Children's Health System Board

March 16, 2016 – Mario Murgado, Principle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brickell Motors has been elected chair of the board of Miami Children’s Health System, the parent organization of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.