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The Growing Footprint of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization

November 08, 2024 – As the medical community continues its shift toward less invasive interventions, cardiac catheterization is becoming more commonplace within care plans for pediatric and adult patients. In many cases, this less invasive approach is the standard of care.

Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Colorectal Conditions

November 07, 2024 – When Nicklaus Children's Hospital clinicians and administrators surveyed the statewide pediatric medical landscape in 2017, they identified a gap in colorectal care. Specialists were available, but they weren't consolidated within a comprehensive program. In response, they gathered their human and technological resources and developed the Colorectal Center at Nicklaus Children's. The program launched in 2018 and has become a referral center within Florida and beyond, with many patients traveling from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Reduced Interventions and a New Definition of Success in Craniofacial Care

November 06, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is home to one of the first and most experienced craniofacial programs in Florida. This long tenure has given the program a head start that pays dividends to patients, families and referring physicians.

Elevating Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery With Precision and Care

November 05, 2024 – The practice of pediatric orthopedic surgery demands not only exceptional surgical skills but also an environment that fosters innovation, precision and family-friendly patient care. The new Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a testament to this commitment, offering an integrated and comprehensive surgical experience designed for the most complex pediatric surgery cases.

Meet Dr. Utset-Ward: Enhancing Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Care

November 04, 2024 – Dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cancer care to children, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is proud to welcome Thomas J. Utset-Ward, MD, MBA, to our Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute. Dr. Utset-Ward brings a wealth of experience as a pediatric orthopedic surgical oncologist, specializing in sarcomas, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric arthroplasty and general pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Gwendoline Dapena, RN

November 01, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Gwendoline Dapena, RN. Gwendoline delivers care to our patients and families in the Urgent Care Center at West Kendall. She is often recognized by families for her compassionate care.

NICU Rehab Therapists Certified by the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board (NTCB)

October 31, 2024 – Congratulations to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Rehab Therapists who have been credentialed as Certified Neonatal Therapists(CNT) with the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board (NTCB). This distinguished certification highlights their commitment to clinical excellence and quality patient care for our most vulnerable population at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Kevin Sevilla, RN

September 23, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Kevin Sevilla, RN. Kevin delivers care to our patients and families in the PICU. Kevin was recognized for the compassionate care he delivers to patients. Families have shared that Kevin listens to his patients and is always reassuring and puts them at ease.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Jose Gonzalez

September 18, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Jose Gonzalez, RN. Jose delivers care to our patients and families in the PICU. This is what one of the families Jose cared for shared, “PICU BOYS Jose and Kevin are amazing angels they have such great patience. PICU is stressful, and as a parent emotions are high. These guys don't wear capes, but they should.”

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Project ADAM Outreach Initiative Saves Lives – Five and Counting!

September 16, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute is leading a community initiative aimed at preventing sudden cardiac death, a leading cause of death among adults and children nationwide. In the last 18 months, the program has provided training to address sudden cardiac arrest events for staff at all 332 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, as well as an array of private and charter schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Nicklaus Children’s West Kendall Outpatient Center Celebrates 15 Years Serving the Community

August 27, 2024 – The Nicklaus Children’s West Kendall Outpatient Center, located at 13400 SW 124th Street in Miami-Dade County, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of serving children in the community.

Dawn Javersack of Nicklaus Children's Listed on Becker’s Healthcare’s 2024 “CFOs to Know” 

August 22, 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare included Dawn Javersack, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, in its 2024 list “CFOs to Know.” The annual list recognizes finance leaders in health systems across the U.S. who carry a pivotal role in the financial success of their organizations.  

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Utilizes Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Child with Rare and Complex Dystonia

July 15, 2024 – After Tamryn was diagnosed with TOR1-A Torsion Dystonia Type 1, a rare movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements, he underwent surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s to have a Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) implanted.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Diana Cazobon

June 10, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Diane Cazobon, EEG Tech at the Brain Institute, during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Dr. Danielle Sarik joins Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program at UC Davis Nursing School

May 29, 2024 – Dr. Danielle Sarik joins Betty Irene Moore fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school. The prestigious fellowship program recognizes innovative nurse scientists.

Groundbreaking for New State-of-the-Art Surgical Tower

May 28, 2024 –

Groundbreaking for New State-of-the-Art Surgical Tower

Nicklaus Children's Hospital celebrates the construction launch of a 127,000-square-foot surgical tower slated for completion in 2024.
The surgical tower will enable the hospital to construct new state-of-the-art operating suites to replace existing operating rooms that are now 35 years old and lack the size and ceiling height necessary to accommodate fully the latest equipment, along with multidisciplinary surgical teams required for complex cases. Offerings will include augmented reality during surgery, virtual reality surgical planning and more.
The new structure will also offer spacious and private pre- and post-surgical care spaces for the children and families we serve.

2023 Annual Report

May 16, 2024 – For generations. That’s how long Nicklaus Children’s has served the South Florida community and beyond. Since our founding in 1950 and through the decades to follow, enduringly, we have been the place where children matter most: the region’s only freestanding children’s hospital. Even as we provide care for half a million children annually – offering nearly every pediatric specialty and the latest innovative therapies – we continuously reach forward to ensure that we are ready to serve the children of tomorrow. Our 2023, momentum included many new initiatives to advance the health and well-being of the region’s children, today and for generations to come.
Download in PDF 2023 Annual Report (7 MB)

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Reaccredited by National Association of Epilepsy Centers

April 16, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, part of the hospital’s renowned Brain Institute, has been reaccredited as a level 4 epilepsy center for 2024-2025 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).

Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Collaboration Between Nicklaus Children's Hospital, FIU Saves Lives

April 11, 2024 – When eight-year-old Logan learned his cancer had returned it was not the news he or his family had hoped to hear. Thanks to a clinical trial collaboration between the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Florida International University (FIU), Logan was given a new lease on life.

UFC Visits Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as Part of UCF 299 Fight Week

April 05, 2024 – UFC athletes visits patients and families at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for an afternoon of fun as part of UCF 299 fight week.