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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Announces Historic Gift from Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin

January 30, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital officials today announced one of the largest single donations in the hospital’s 72-year history. The $25 million gift from Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin will support the new five-story, 127,000-square-foot surgical tower opening in 2024. In recognition of this historic gift, it will be named the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower.  

Dr. Salyakina honored as a March of Dimes Woman of Distinction

November 21, 2022 – March of Dimes awarded Director of Personalize Medicine and Health Outcomes Research, Daria Salyakina, Phd as a Woman of Distinction. Women of Distinction honors and celebrates women leaders in South Florida chosen by the community and selected by an esteemed committee of past recipients and distinguished women leaders with a complement of events that culminate with a grand luncheon.

Nicklaus Children's Cancer Warrior Performs National Anthem Ahead of Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew in Honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

September 15, 2022 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is proud to have partnered with Inter Miami CF in support of the MLS’s Kick Childhood Cancer initiative during the Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew match. Despite a temporary game suspension due to lightning in the area, that didn’t stop 16-year-old Nicklaus Children’s patient Alexandra Herrera, and the Lourdes Singers from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, from putting on a heartfelt performance of our national anthem minutes before kick-off.

Pain Awareness at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

September 12, 2022 – September is Pain Awareness Month. This month-long recognition was created to increase education and awareness within our community about the effects of pain, the available treatments to alleviate pain and the importance of communication with healthcare providers regarding pain-related concerns so that pain can be better understood and treated.  

2021 Annual Report

May 11, 2022 – 2021 was a remarkable year for Nicklaus Children’s. Even as we grappled with a persistent pandemic that continued to challenge clinical and operational teams, we set forth on a journey to implement our 2021-2023 strategic plan, moving forward – by leaps and bounds – to drive the future of pediatric care in our community.
​Download in PDF Annual Report 2021 (4 MB)

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Designated a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers

April 18, 2022 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has been reaccredited as a level 4 epilepsy center for 2022-23 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). It is one of few pediatric epilepsy centers in the state designated as level 4.

Vivian and Juan Carlos Mas to be Inducted Into Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

February 14, 2022 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that Juan Carlos (JC) Mas, chairman and CEO of Mas Group of Companies, Corp., and his wife Vivian Mas, are the 2021-2022 inductees to the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame. They will be recognized for their philanthropic support and contributions to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and the South Florida community at the 2021-2022 Diamond Ball taking place on Saturday, April 2 in Miami.

Research on revolutionary technology for incisionless treatment of brain tumors

December 03, 2021 – It sounds like a medical protocol straight out of a science fiction movie: A brain tumor neatly eliminated with an incisionless form of surgery. Five patients have undergone MR guided focused ultrasound at Nicklaus Children's with favorable results. Most were able to return home soon after their surgeries with reduced seizures and symptoms.

Nicklaus Children's Broadens Treatment Options for Congenital Heart Disease Patients with Minimally Invasive Therapy

November 18, 2021 – The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is now offering pulmonary valve replacement via cardiac catheterization with the recently FDA-approved Harmony valve.

Pediatric Telehealth Report

September 22, 2021 – In 2020, Nicklaus Children's providers delivered over 32,000 virtual visits across 24 specialty programs, a 8,000% increase over the prior year. Learn more about how Nicklaus Children's is ahead of the virtual care curve by reading our pediatric Telehealth report.

2020 Annual Report

August 23, 2021 – Together. That’s how we at Nicklaus Children’s navigated the remarkable and unpredictable year that was 2020. Together, our doctors, clinical and support staff rallied to meet the needs of the children and families of our community amid a growing COVID-19 pandemic. And together with other organizations in the region, we found a shared path forward to ensure that we collectively met the healthcare needs of the families of the region and beyond.
Download in PDF Annual Report 2020 (4 MB)

Dr. Khatib to receive Excellence Clinical Teaching Award

April 12, 2021 – We are happy to share that Dr. Ziad Khatib, Director of the Neuro Oncology Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been selected to receive an Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award in Pediatrics from the Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

2019 Annual Report

November 30, 2020 – Every year brims with new beginnings at Nicklaus Children's. 2019 brought with it the opening of our Special Delivery Unit, and organizational renewal with the formation of a team tasked with refocusing the hospital on what we do best: putting patients and families first to deliver an amazing patient experience, operational excellence and to build for the future.
Download in PDF Annual Report 2019 (8 MB)

Nicklaus Children's Acquires Latest Child-Friendly PET/CT Technology

November 11, 2020 – Nicklaus Children’s is the first pediatric facility in the Southeast to acquire a Siemens Healthineers Biograph Vision™ PET/CT system.

Speak Now For Kids Family Advocacy: Mark's Story

August 10, 2020 – For the last nine years, Mark Coiras and his family have called Nicklaus Children’s Hospital their second home. Today, the Coiras family shares a piece of Mark’s journey as they advocate for access to pediatric care and Medicaid funding in support of this year’s Speak Now For Kids Family Advocacy Week.

Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy: Tad's Story

August 10, 2020 – Over the last two years, Theodore “Tad” Hartrick has spent months at a time at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Like Tad, there are many children in the state and in the nation who rely on access to pediatric care and Medicaid funding. Here is a message from the Hartrick family in support of this year’s Speak Now For Kids Family Advocacy Week campaign.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Promotes Summer Safety Tips

July 08, 2020 – As children transition from virtual learning to summer routines, it is important for parents and guardians to be aware that with more free time comes an increase in unintentional injuries.

The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's Acquires FDA-Approved Amplatzer Piccolo™ Occluder to Perform Non-Surgical Closures of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Premature Infants in its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

May 28, 2020 – The Heart Institute now offers the recently FDA-approved Amplatzer Piccolo™ Occluder to close PDAs in very premature babies in the Cath Lab. This self-expanding, wire mesh device is designed specifically to fit within the PDA of very low weight preemies with little risk of interference with adjacent structures.

Pediatric Emergency Experts Urge Parents to Seek Care for their Children When Needed

May 28, 2020 – The emergency room has seen an increase in children coming in for emergency care with injuries that appear to be days old. Michelle Blumstein, Medical Director of Trauma Services at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, says delaying care is dangerous. Wounds can become infected, fractures can worsen and oftentimes a clinical evaluation is needed.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Frequently Updated

March 17, 2020 – We understand that news related to the international spread of COVID-19 has raised concerns in our community. As part of our commitment to the region’s children and families, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is in daily contact with local, state and federal agencies to monitor the situation, and is prepared to evaluate and care for patients with COVID-19 or suspected COVID-19.