Press Releases

Cancer Patients from Miami Children's Hospital Celebrate the Holidays at Annual Celebration

December 23, 2008 – Cancer patients from Miami Children’s Hospital and their families celebrated the holiday season at the Cancer Center’s Annual Holiday Party.

Swimming Lessons Now Offered at Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center

December 08, 2008 – The Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center is now offering swimming lessons in its newly constructed, heated pool. These lessons teach children about water safety and help them build the confidence and skills required to prevent drowning accidents.

A Whole New World at the Playroom

November 28, 2008 – Venezuelan artist Carlos Augusto Pereira created the uplifting mural that extends all the way from the playroom, out to the playground and into the third floor hallways.

Miami Business Leaders and Policy Experts Take Part in National Town Hall Meeting; Discuss Health Care Reform Priorities for the OBAMA Administration

November 19, 2008 – Miami will join a dozen other cities in a national town hall meeting to focus on health care reform and identify the health care issues of greatest concern for the new administration. Proposals to Policy: a National Conversation on Health Care Reform is a unique effort led by the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Will Smith Visits Patients at Miami Children's Hospital

November 17, 2008 – Actor Will Smith visited the Miami Children's Hospital playroom spreading cheer to young patients and their families.

Jackie Gonzalez to serve on American Academy of Nursing Fellow Selection Committee

November 04, 2008 – Jacqueline L. Gonzalez, ARNP, MSN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been elected to serve on the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) Fellow Selection Committee for 2009 to 2012.

MCH Welcomes Two New Nursing Directors: Janyce Dayer and Barbara Simmonds

September 15, 2008 – Two new nursing directors have joined Miami Children's Hospital. Janyce Dyer, PhD, CRNP, CS, has been appointed as Director of Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice. Barbara Simmonds, RN, BS, CIC, is the new Director of Infection Control.

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

June 02, 2008 – Three Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) pediatric specialty services are among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” issue.

Miami Children's Hospital Earns National Recognition for Nursing Excellence

May 14, 2008 – The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes excellence and professionalism in nursing. Only 3 percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation.

Open House for Nursing Graduates: Become a Miami Children's Hospital Nurse

April 05, 2008 – Open House for Nursing Graduates: Become a Miami Children's Hospital Nurse

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion Families Share Stories of Tough Beginnings and Promising Futures

February 28, 2008 – Reunion Commemorates 30 years of Celebrating Children’s Second Chance at Life

Band-Aid Drive to Bring Cheer to Miami Children's Hospital Patients

February 04, 2008 – During the month of February, Community Blood Centers of South Florida will hold a band-aid drive to support children receiving care at Miami Children’s Hospital facilities.

Miami Children's Hospital Cardiologist Performs World's First Tricuspid Vavle Replacement

January 17, 2008 – Dr. Evan Zahn, Chief of Cardiology at Miami Children's Hospital’s (MCH) Congenital Heart Institute, performed the world’s first non-surgical tricuspid valve replacement via catheter on 9-year-old Charles Anderson from Gainesville.

Winners of 2007 eHealthcare Leadership Awards Honored at Healthcare Internet Conference in Las Vegas

December 31, 2007 – Miami Children’s Hospital website, www.mch.com, was honored by eHealthcare Strategy & Trends. The site was honored with a Distinction Award for ”Best Rich Media” among hospitals nationwide with 200-399 beds.

Miami Children's Hospital Education Team Receives Top Regional Honor

December 19, 2007 – The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development announced Miami Children's Hospital’s Staff and Community Education Department the First Place Gold winner of the “2007 Champion of Workplace Learning” award.

FIU College of Medicine Establishes Clinical Affiliation with Miami Children’s Hospital

December 18, 2007 – The affiliation agreement between MCH and FIU adds an undergraduate dimension to the already existing educational program.

EraMed LLC Commences Service For The Miami Children's Hospital LifeFlight® Program

November 01, 2007 – EraMed LLC (EraMed), a wholly owned subsidiary of Era Group Inc., announced today it has commenced service for the Miami Children’s Hospital as the operator of the hospital’s Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter as a part of the Miami Children’s LifeFlight® Program.