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She Just Had a Cold. The X-Ray Revealed So Much More.

06/10/2026 – Jayla was like most kids. Some days she'd mention her back hurt, and other days she'd run around without a single complaint. Jayla’s father had always noticed that one of Jayla's shoulders sat slightly higher than the other, but it never raised any red flags, especially since Jayla didn’t complain or notice the difference herself. It took an unlikely turn of events, a simple cold and a chest X-ray, for the truth to finally surface. At 13 years old Jayla was diagnosed with scoliosis and needed corrective surgery for her spine.

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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

Slow & Go Foods: A Simple Way to Talk With Kids About Healthy Eating

04/22/2026 by Food for Salud – Instead of labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” Slow & Go helps children understand that some foods help our bodies “go” by giving us energy to learn, play, and grow, while others are foods we enjoy more slowly or occasionally. It’s an easy, age-appropriate way to teach balance with clarity and confidence.

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Patients Dance Among the Stars as Carlin Family Pledges Five More Years of Prom Magic

06/12/2026 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital celebrated the 11th Annual Carlin Family Prom, bringing patients and their families together for an Out of This World-themed evening of joy, connection and milestone memories that illness too often puts out of reach. To add to the celebration, Adam and Chanin Carlin, the philanthropic force behind the prom since its founding in 2014, announced a generous new commitment that will extend the Carlin Family Prom for the next five years.

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2025 Annual Report

04/20/2026 –

Nicklaus Children’s Health System has a proud legacy of caring for children and families in South Florida, and we are focused on what comes next: a future defined by infinite hope for every child we serve. Our mission continues to guide us as we expand access to highly specialized pediatric care with compassion and expertise. In this report to the community, you will see how our teams are advancing care across specialties through expanded institutes, new programs, and continued investment in research and academic collaboration. 
 

Download in PDF 2025 Annual Report (15.8 MB)

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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is in your backyard

5/13/2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is expanding access in Broward County! 

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Scoliosis: The Importance of Early Detection

June 09, 2026 – Scoliosis affects 2 to 3 percent of children and often appears quietly during the preteen and teen years—but early detection can make a big difference. Learn the simple signs to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatments that help kids stay active and confident.