Press Releases

Miami Children's Hospital Nicklaus Care Center to Open in Palm Beach County in 2010

February 16, 2010 – The Miami Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Care Center will deliver medical care from pediatric craniofacial, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology and orthopedic specialists to a stand-alone clinic at a to-be-announced location in Palm Beach County.

Miami Children's Hospital Foundation helps raise funds for Haitian relief via website and text options

January 19, 2010 – Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation has instituted a Disaster Relief Fund that will provide aid to those impacted by the Haiti earthquake.

Miami Children's Hospital Announce 2009 Medical Staff Election Results

January 04, 2010 – Miami Children's Hospital’s medical staff elected the following Medical Executive Committee Members and Department Chiefs in the 2009 election.

Miami Children's Hospital solicits patient success stories online

December 07, 2009 – MCH has touched the lives of thousands of children throughout the years, each pediatric patient has a story to tell.

HEAT Announces Partnership with Miami Children's Hospital

November 25, 2009 – As part of the deal, MCH will be the presenting sponsor of the HEAT Junior Jam, the HEAT’s youth dance troupe, as well as a sponsor of Burnie’s Birthday, the annual HEAT’s “Kids Day.” MCH will also sponsor a HEAT Season Ticket Holder Kids Training Camp.

66 Miami Children's Doctors Make `Best Doctors in America’ Listing

November 18, 2009 – Sixty-six members of the Miami Children's Hospital Medical Staff are featured in the “Best Doctors in America” 2009 to 2010.” Several appear in more than one category.

Miami Children's Hospital Receives Four International Business Improvement Awards

October 22, 2009 – Miami Children’s received more awards than any other entrant during the event, which is the largest gathering of the Global Six Sigma business improvement community.

One-of-a-kind Family Center Opens at Miami Children's Hospital

October 19, 2009 – The Michael Fux Family Center is the latest family friendly campus enhancement at Miami Children’s.

IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan and Indy Lights driver Daniel Herrington make a pit stop at Miami Children’s Hospital

October 08, 2009 – Racing for Kids representatives Tony Kanaan and Daniel Herrington brightened up the day of young patients being treated at Miami Children’s Hospital with a special visit on October 8, 2009. The IndyCar® and Indy Lights Series drivers visited the patients and their families and handed out baseball caps and miniature race car toys.

Russian Physicians Visit Miami Children's Brain Institute

September 18, 2009 – Neurologists from Moscow Pediatric Center of Craniofacial Surgery and Neurology, and Russian State Medical University are visiting Miami Children's Brain Institute.

Miami Children's Hospital Research Institute Receives AAHRPP Accreditation

September 17, 2009 – The hospital is the first pediatric facility in the state and one of the few children’s hospitals in the nation to receive this recognition.

Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation 2009 Diamond Ball & Concert, “An International Affair” to take place October 16

September 09, 2009 – Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation 2009 Diamond Ball & Concert, “An International Affair” will be infused with a world of energy when such acclaimed performers as the All-Star Members of The Billy Joel Band and young musical sensations Ethan Bortnick and Charice take center stage Oct. 16 during one of South Florida’s most anticipated charity events.

Miami Children's Hospital’s Dentistry Program Receives Dental Accreditation

September 04, 2009 – Miami Children's Hospital’s Pediatric Dentistry Program has been awarded accreditation status from the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Yolanda D. Douthard Joins as Director of Pharmaceutical Services

September 03, 2009 – Miami Children's Hospital welcomes Yolanda D. Douthard as the hospital’s new Director of Pharmaceutical Services.

Florida Governor Supports MCH's ‘Squeaky Clean’ Campaign

September 03, 2009 – Governor Charlie Crist visited Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) during a trip to South Florida on September 3 to create awareness about H1N1 Swine Flu prevention. The Governor toured the hospital, met patients, families, and medical staff, and discussed H1N1 hospital readiness with MCH administrators and physicians.