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Local Radio Station Raises Money for In-house Radio Station

August 12, 2009 – Power 96 and morning talk show host DJ Laz raised over $160,000 this year during their 36-hour Radiothon benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital’s Radio Lollipop program.

FIU School of Medicine Visits Miami Children's Hospital

August 05, 2009 – Miami Children's Hospital hosted a tour and welcome celebration for the inaugural class of the Florida International University College of Medicine.

MCH West Kendall Center to be Featured on Reality TV Show

August 01, 2009 – The Miami Children's Hospital’s West Kendall Center is benefiting from a 27-foot mural designed and painted by 12 reality show artists who are being filmed for an upcoming FOX TV reality show called “Works of Genius.” The artists donated their time and talents on August 1 to create the kid-friendly mural. 

Miami Children’s Hospital takes some of the ‘Sting’ out of IV

July 30, 2009 – Thanks to new technology employed at Miami Children’s Hospital, children who require an intravenous (IV) line are experiencing less pain.

Power 96 Presents the 3rd Annual Radio Lollipop Radiothon to Benefit Miami Children’s Hospital

July 29, 2009 – Morning Show Host DJ Laz on air 36 hours culminating in live remote from Hialeah Gardens Walmart, Wednesday, August 12, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Miami Children's Hospital receives the keys to the City of Cartagena, Colombia

July 10, 2009 – The Mayor of Cartagena, Colombia, Judith Pinedo, presents Dr. Narendra Kini, President and CEO of Miami Children's Hospital, with the keys to the City of Cartagena for donating over 100 computers to benefit children in Colombia on July 3

Children with diabetes have fun in the sun at Venetian Pool

July 01, 2009 – Young campers from the Miami Children's Hospital Diabetes Youth Camp 2009 spend a carefree day at the newly-renovated Venetian pool in the City of Coral Gables in June.

Three of Miami Children's Hospital Programs Ranked Among Best in the Nation

June 18, 2009 – The magazine’s specialty rankings were based on a three-part blend of reputation, outcome, and care-related measures such as nursing care, advanced technology, credentialing, and other factors. 

Miami Children's Hospital Welcomes Michael Kushner as Vice President and Chief Talent Officer

May 14, 2009 – ​Michael Kushner has joined Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) as Vice President and Chief Talent Officer.

Edward Martinez joins Miami Children’s Hospital as Chief Information Officer

April 23, 2009 – Miami Children’s Hospital welcomes Edward Martinez as the hospital’s new Chief Information Officer.

Britney Spears Visits Patients at Miami Children's Hospital

March 09, 2009 – Britney Spears made a personal visit to the pediatric patients at Miami Children’s Hospital. After her visit, she presented check in the amount of $100,000 to Michael Christensen, Co-Founder of the not-for-profit Big Apple Circus and Founder of the Big Apple Circus Clown CareSM program.

Miami Children's Hospital Ranked 17th in Training Magazine's Annual 'Top 125 Training Organizations'

February 27, 2009 – Miami Children's Hospital was ranked 17th among the nation’s Top 125 Training Organizations by Training magazine. MCH is the only pediatric hospital to make this elite list of organizations that excel at staff training and learning development.

Dr. Granado Appointed Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs at Miami Children’s Hospital

February 19, 2009 – Deise Granado-Villar, MD, MPH, FAAP, has been appointed Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs at Miami Children’s Hospital.

Chef Emeril Lagasse Tours Miami Children's Hospital

February 11, 2009 – Television chef Emeril Lagasse toured Miami Children’s Hospital and visited patients in the playroom on February 4. Emeril amused the young patients with the inspirational story about how he became a chef. Later that night, he celebrated the fifth anniversary of Emeril’s Miami Beach restaurant in the Lowe’s Hotel. The renowned chef donated all proceeds from the anniversary celebration to the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Dr. Steven Stylianos Appears on Cover of Florida Super Doctors Publication

January 22, 2009 – Dr. Steven Stylianos, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at MCH and Medical Director of Trauma Services, was featured on the cover of the South Florida issue of Florida Super Doctors 2009.

Miami Children's Hospital Welcomes Dr. Alexander Scarlat as New Chief Medical Information Officer

January 12, 2009 – Dr. Alexander Scarlat was introduced as the new Chief Medical Information Officer of Miami Children’s Hospital in December.

Josie Diaz Joins Miami Children's Hospital as Regional Director for Ambulatory Services South

January 12, 2009 – Miami Children’s Hospital has named Josie L. Diaz, MHSA, LHCRM, as Regional Director for Ambulatory Services South.  Ms. Diaz will oversee operations of Miami Children’s Hospital Palmetto Bay Center.

Miami Children's Hospital is the Only Hospital in Florida to make Parents Magazine List of ‘Best Children's Hospitals’

January 01, 2009 – Miami Children’s Hospital has been included in Parents magazine’s 2009 listing of the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” Miami Children’s is the only hospital in the state of Florida to be included in the ranking.

Miami Children's Hospital Promotes Flu Vaccinations in Response to the New CDC Guildlines

December 29, 2008 – Miami Children’s Hospital is working to promote use of influenza vaccines among children in response to new Center for Disease Control guidelines advising that youngsters between the ages of 6 months and 18 years receive the annual immunizations. 

Former Miami Children's Hospital Patient Lights Christmas Tree at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 23, 2008 – Rose and her family lit the 15 foot Christmas tree that stands outside of the main entrance, together with Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of Miami Children’s Hospital.