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Patient of the Month: Jalen

07/30/2025 – What appeared to be a minor knee injury turned into a serious condition for Jalen. Fearing this would end his basketball dreams, Jalen and his family sought expert care at Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute and found not only, but that they had a whole team supporting them through this journey.

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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

Purple Smoothie

08/19/2025 by Food for Salud – Looking for an quick breakfast or after school snack? This purple smoothie only has three easy steps to a delicious and healthy morning or afternoon treat.

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Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute First to Offer Innovative Heart Stent Designed for Babies

08/28/2025 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Heart Institute is ushering in a new era of cardiac treatment for children across South Florida. Nicklaus Children's is the first hospital in South Florida to offer the latest innovative Minima Stent from Renata Medical, the first FDA-approved heart stent that expands as the child grows. This innovation gives new hope to babies and young children with congenital heart disease, helping them avoid repeated open-heart surgeries.

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Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Reognized for Excellence in Cancer Registration

08/28/2025 – The Florida Department of Health and the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) has awarded the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's the 2024 Jean Byers Memorial Award for Excellence in Cancer Registration. The FCDS recognizes facilities that have met or exceeded the national quality standards for timeliness and completeness in cancer reporting.

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Pediatric Nursing Overview

8/18/2025 – Shannon Odell, System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, shares how our nurses play a key role in providing high quality care to our patients and families.

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New Nicklaus Children’s Imaging Technology a ‘Game Changer’ for Children with IBD

May 06, 2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is at the forefront of adoption of IUS to support the diagnosis and management of IBD. It is the only hospital in Florida and one of only four children’s hospitals nationwide to offer intestinal ultrasound (IUS) for pediatric IBD patients.