Press Releases

Miami Children's Hospital Becomes Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Unveils New Logo

March 19, 2015 – Hospital and Outpatient Centers Adopt New Name in Honor of $60 Million Pledge from Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

Miami Children's Hospital's Radio Lollipop Hosts 9th Annual 'IMPROV Comedy Night'

March 03, 2015 – Radio Lollipop, Miami Children's Hospital’s in-house radio station, will host a night of fun and laughter at its annual ‘IMPROV Comedy Night’ fundraiser. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event benefit Radio Lollipop, which is committed to bringing joy, laughter, play and entertainment to hospitalized children.

Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation $60M Pledge to Support Miami Children's Health System

February 03, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation announces $60 Million Pledge to Support Miami Children's Health System. In Honor of This Transformational Commitment, Miami Children's Hospital and its Outpatient Centers will Soon Feature Nicklaus Children's Hospital Name.

The Heart Institute uses 3D printing technology for surgical planning

January 14, 2015 – The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is believed to be the first in the region to use three-dimensional printing technology to create a model of a patient’s heart to support pre-surgical planning for a child who was born with a complex heart anomaly.

Florida Blue and Miami Children's Hospital Unveil Healthspot Innovative Telehealth Technology

November 21, 2014 – Collaboration Offers Innovative Approach to Convenient Care for Adults and Children

Miami Children's Hospital Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition from The Joint Commission

November 18, 2014 – Miami Children's Hospital Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition from The Joint Commission

CIO Ed Martinez Awarded South Florida Business Journal CIO Lifetime Achievement Award

November 17, 2014 – Ed Martinez, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been awarded South Florida Business Journal’s 2013 CIO Lifetime Achievement Award.

Miami Children's Hospital Recognized for Quality in Bone Marrow Transplant Care

November 14, 2014 – Florida Blue has recognized Miami Children’s Hospital with a Blue Distinction Center® designation for delivering high quality bone marrow transplant care as part of the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program.

Miami Children’s Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor

October 24, 2014 –

Miami Children's Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor in recognition of the hospital's Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program™

Dr. Rani Gereige Appointed to National Graduate Medical Education Review Committee

October 10, 2014 – Dr. Rani Gereige Appointed to National Graduate Medical Education Review Committee

Joseph Nader Joins Miami Children's Board of Directors

September 09, 2014 – Joseph Nader Joins Miami Children's Board of Directors

Miami Children's Recognized for Nursing Training

August 28, 2014 – Miami Children's Horizons Internship Program for Nurses has been recognized as a best practice program for nursing education by the Nursing Executive Center of The Advisory Board Company.

Milestone in Construction of the Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion

August 27, 2014 – Miami Children's Hospital Celebrates Milestone in Construction of the Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion

Miami Children's Hospital Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Life Support

August 12, 2014 – Miami Children's Hospital Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Life Support. The award recognizes excellence and patient satisfaction in ECMO, a heart-lung bypass therapy that allows a critically ill child or infant’s heart and lungs to rest while healing takes place.

Miami Children’s Hospital’s Bone Marrow Transplant Program Once-Again Awarded FACT Accreditation

August 07, 2014 – 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.

Miami Children's Hospital Hosts Community Baseline Pre-Concussion Testing for Children

August 04, 2014 – The pre-concussion screenings are open to the public and free by appointment on Saturday, August 9

Brain Institute Clinicians Present Epilepsy Findings at Dravet Syndrome Medical Conference

July 18, 2014 –

This seminal event, held at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, brought clinicians and researchers together with families and caregivers of children with Dravet syndrome to discuss new developments in treatment as well as more practical matters related to caring for children with this catastrophic illness.