Medical Outreach to Serve Those in Need
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital provides medical outreach through a variety of programs to bring healthcare to children in need.
School-Based Programs
Together with The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County Health Department and MDCPS, Nicklaus Children's provides nursing services in 75 M-DCPS campus locations, where the school population is underserved.
This program brings registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed social workers and mental health therapists to more than 55,401 students, with the goal to decrease absenteeism and improve health outcomes for the students in our community. The program also ensures children without a pediatrician are assigned one.
Schools Serviced
The map below highlights the 13 schools that have partnered with the The Children's Trust (green icons) and the 62 schools which are partnered with the Department of Health and the school district (yellow icons).
Services include:
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Health Screenings
- Vision and hearing tests
- Growth and development assessments
- Scoliosis screenings
- Dental Screenings and fluoride varnish application
- Immunization checks
- Blood pressure checks
School Physicals
- Comprehensive physical exams for sports and school requirements
Vaccinations
Administration of required and recommended immunizations including:
- DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
- Polio (IPV) (Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine)
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster)
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus) – recommended for certain grades
- Influenza (annually recommended)
Chronic Disease Management
- Asthma management and education
- Diabetes care and monitoring
- Allergy management and anaphylaxis response
- Seizure management and support
- Medication administration and management
- Development of Individualized Health Plans (IHPs)
- Coordination with healthcare providers and families
- Health education for students and staff on chronic conditions
- Emergency response planning for chronic illnesses
Mental Health Support
- Counseling services
- Crisis intervention
- Social-emotional learning programs
Health Education
- Nutrition and wellness education
- Substance abuse prevention
- Sexual health education
- Stress management and coping strategies workshops
- Mental health awareness campaigns
- Personal hygiene and sanitation
- Understanding and managing chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes)
- First aid and emergency response
- Sun safety and skin protection
- Water safety and drowning prevention
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First Aid and Emergency Care
- Certify school staff in CPR and first aid
- Immediate care for injuries and illnesses
- Emergency response planning
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Telehealth Services
- Virtual consultations with healthcare professionals
- Remote monitoring and support for chronic conditions
- Access to mental health services via telecommunication
Vaccine Request Form
Below is a list of vaccine-preventable diseases:
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