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He Told His Mom He Just Had a Tummy Ache, but the Diagnosis Was Far More Serious

08/19/2026 – John, was enjoying the summer break with his family when he started to feel his stomach hurting and it would not go away. What initially seemed to be something minor like constipation turned into an emergency. John's family rushed rushed him for specialized care at Nickalus Children's Hospital. An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) revealed John not only had an enlarged liver but also gallstones causing an enlarged gall bladder.

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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

Building Physical Activity Into Your Family’s Routine

09/01/2026 by Food for Salud – Healthy habits are easier to build when the whole family participates. This month, challenge your family to spend time moving together! Whether it's a walk around the neighborhood or a trip to your favorite park every step builds lifelong healthy habits and even small changes make a difference!

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Earns Prestigious 2026 ENA Lantern Award for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

08/17/2026 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been named a recipient of the 2026 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, one of the nation's highest distinctions recognizing emergency departments that exemplify excellence in leadership, clinical practice, education, advocacy and research.

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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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Meet Dr. Juan Mejia-Otero – The Division of Endocrinology

8/14/2026 – Meet Dr. Juan Mejia-Otero, a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist with the Division of Endocrinology at Nicklaus Children's Health System.

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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.