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Miami Children’s Receives Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2003 School-To-Career Partner Recognition Award

July 01, 2003 – ​Miami Children’s Hospital is the recipient of a “Diamond Award” from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools School-to-Career Partner Program for its longstanding support of the school system’s career readiness programs. 

Lynn Heyman Chosen Miami-Dade School-To-Career Business Coordinator Of The Year

July 01, 2003 – Miami-Dade County Schools has chosen Lynn Heyman, Director of Community and Volunteer Resources for Miami Children’s Hospital, as its “School-to-Career Business Coordinator of the Year.” The award honors an individual who has provided exceptional support to the school system’s School-to-Career Partner Program. 

Ultrasound Accredited by the American College of Radiology

Miami Children’s Hospital Ultrasound Department Receives National Recognition

June 19, 2003 – Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound from the American College of Radiology (ACR) making it the only freestanding children’s hospital in Florida to be granted this distinction.

Miami Children's Hospital CEO Advised Congress of Need for Expanded Children’s Services in Florida

May 10, 2003 –

Thomas M. Rozek, President and CEO of Miami Children's Hospital (MCH), told a Congressional subcommittee that a federal partnership is needed to address the growing critical need for children’s health services in South Florida

Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center Celebrates its Fifth Anniversary with Fun and Games

March 23, 2003 –

The Center’s “Under the Sea” party had a special appearance by NFL legend and co-founder Mr. Dan Marino. 

Dr. Andrew Labbie Elected To Miami Children’s Hospital Board Of Directors

March 18, 2003 – Andrew Labbie, M.D., has been elected to the board of directors of Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH)

NHL Unveils Special Hockey's All-Star KidsArea at Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center

February 02, 2003 – he National Hockey League and Florida Panthers, hosts of the 2003 NHL All-Star Weekend presented by Nextel, unveiled a special area and mural at Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center on Friday.

Miami Children’s Hosptial Receives Top Ranking In Hospital Customer Opinion Survey

February 01, 2003 – The award is presented annually to the Miami-Dade hospital and bank that receive the highest marks for customer service from patients, based on a The Systema Group survey.

Dr. Legorburu-Selem Elected To Miami Children’s Hospital Board Of Directors

January 13, 2003 – Sarah Legorburu-Selem, M.D., has been elected to the board of directors of Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH).