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Deep Brain Stimulation Gives New Hope to Child Living with Cerebral Palsy

10/20/2026 – Christian is one of few children in the nation with cerebral palsy to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a highly advanced procedure most commonly used in adults. For Christian, the treatment offered the possibility of greater independence, but his journey started long before. 

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent

05/06/2025 – Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest adventures, but it comes with surprises that no one can truly prepare you for. Joining us to share her unique perspective is Dr. Melanie Suaris, a pediatrician at Nicklaus Children’s who sees patients at our primary pediatric care locations in Cutler Bay and at Nicklaus Children’s at Galloway. Listen to this Podcast

Supporting Breastfeeding Families in Miami-Dade

09/11/2026 by Food for Salud –

October is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Miami-Dade WIC Program celebrated this with a Family Day event, emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding support for families. The program offers assistance from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, helping mothers prepare for and navigate their breastfeeding journeys. Support includes a breast pump program and a 24/7 helpline. Families can connect with WIC services by calling 786-336-1336 for appointments or referrals.

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Earns Gold-Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support

10/20/2026 –

Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been recognized as a Designated Gold Level Center of Excellence through the ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support, an international recognition presented by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) to centers demonstrating exceptional performance and commitment to quality in extracorporeal life support (ECLS).

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New Florida Heart Law Highlights the Importance of EKG Screenings for Student-Athletes

07/09/2026 – Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, Florida’s Second Chance Act will require many high school student-athletes to complete a one-time electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in sports governed by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). The new requirement is intended to help detect hidden heart conditions that may increase a young athlete’s risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

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Nationally Ranked Pediatric Heart Care

10/1/2026 – Ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute brings first-in-the-world procedures and less-invasive treatment options to South Florida families.

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Cyclospora in Kids: What Parents Should Know

August 04, 2026 – National news reports of a surge in Cyclospora infections have left many parents thinking twice about loading up a shopping cart with produce out of fear they’ll bring the diarrhea-causing parasite home to their families on fresh lettuce or fruit. As the situation evolves, parents should be on the lookout for symptoms of cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora infection), throw away any potentially contaminated produce, and handle all other fresh fruit and vegetables properly before eating.