Press Releases | Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Miami Children’s Health System Partner to Develop a Comprehensive Fetal Program

September 09, 2015 – Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Miami Children’s Health System announce their intent to explore the development of a comprehensive high-risk fetal and newborn medicine program to care for healthy mothers who are expecting a baby with complex medical issues.

Miami Children’s Health System Joins Partnership to Support Healthcare Research

September 03, 2015 – The statewide partnership, called the OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium, is one of the 13 research collaboratives throughout the U.S. to have joined the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, in an effort to link researchers, patient communities, clinicians and health systems in research data partnerships.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Acquires Germ-Zapping Robot to Enhance Patient Safety

August 10, 2015 – First children’s hospital in South Florida to acquire this proven technology.

Miami Children’s Health System and VitalMD Partner to Create Women’s and Children’s Network

August 03, 2015 – Miami Children’s Health System and VitalMD Partner to Create Florida’s first and only women’s and children’s Clinically Integrated Network, Conecta™ Health Network.

Leonard G. Feld, MD, PhD, MMM Appointed President of Pediatric Specialists of America, Part of Miami Children’s Health System

August 03, 2015 – Leonard G. Feld, MD, PhD, MMM Appointed President of Pediatric Specialists of America, Part of Miami Children’s Health System

Pediatric Cardiac Leader Passes Away

July 31, 2015 – It is with deep regret that Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announces the passing of esteemed colleague and exceptional pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Richard M. Zakheim

Telemedicine Services Now Available to the School District of Palm Beach County Employees

July 22, 2015 – Employees of The School District of Palm Beach County now have access to convenient, cost-effective telemedicine services with the HealthSpot® station, a health care kiosk at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, the district’s main administration offices.

The Diabetes Center at Nicklaus Children's becomes a Medicare Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education program

July 20, 2015 – The Diabetes Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital becomes a Medicare Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education program through AADE-Accreditation

Miami Children’s Health System Named One of "Healthiest Companies in America"

July 07, 2015 – Miami Children’s Health System was one of 158 honorees from across the United States that is recognized for embracing the mission of implementing life-changing preventive healthcare in the workplace.

Dr. Gil Wernovsky Receives Prestigious Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award

July 06, 2015 – Dr. Gil Wernovsky Receives Prestigious Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award

IDG's Computerworld Names Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to 2015 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

July 02, 2015 – IDG's Computerworld Names Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to 2015 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives Three 2015 Kids Crown Awards

June 16, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives Three 2015 Kids Crown Awards

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

June 09, 2015 – According to U.S.News & World Report’s 2015-16 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, seven subspecialty programs of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System, are once again ranked among the best in the nation.

Dr. Chad Perlyn Elected President of the Greater Miami Society of Plastic and Recostructive Surgeons

June 08, 2015 – Dr. Chad Perlyn Elected President of the Greater Miami Society of Plastic and Recostructive Surgeons

Dr. Nolan Altman Receives Gold Medal Award from the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology

June 03, 2015 – Dr. Nolan Altman Receives Gold Medal Award from the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Acquires 3D Printer to Support Pediatric Surgical Planning and Research

May 27, 2015 – The hospital’s use of 3D printing technology has proven to be instrumental in creating surgical solutions for children with complex congenital heart defects, who had been considered to be inoperable using conventional imaging techniques.

Campaign Launched to Prevent Heat Stroke

May 20, 2015 – “Please Don’t Leave Me” campaign provides free rearview mirror hanging signs to remind caregivers to never leave children unattended in vehicles“

Radio Lollipop Hosts “Candy Lolli-Land” Themed Celebration for Patients and Their Families

May 08, 2015 – Radio Lollipop Celebrates 19th Birthday at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

HIMSS Analytics Honors Nicklaus Children’s Hospital with Stage 6 Recognition

March 27, 2015 – As of March 2015, 22 percent of the more than 5,400 U.S. hospitals tracked by HIMSS Analytics had reached Stage 6 on its Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM). As of March 2015, there are 1,204 US hospitals that have achieved Stage 6.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Photographs Selected for National Children's Hospitals Photo Exhibit

March 23, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Photographs Selected for National Children's Hospitals Photo Exhibit