News, Stories, Blogs and Media from Nicklaus Children's

Caring for Matthew: Managing a Very Rare Disease

04/03/2025 – Matthew was diagnosed with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS), a rare genetic disorder that affects development, speech, and cognitive ability, and requires extensive medical care and round-the-clock support. Despite his challenges, Matthew radiates love and joy, and his family is advocating for increased awareness of PMS while seeking potential treatments for the condition.

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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

Picky Eating: the Dos and Don'ts

05/01/2025 by Food for Salud – Many children between ages two and five experience stages of picky eating, which can be frustrating for both parents and kids. While it’s completely normal, it can lead to situations where a child suddenly refuses foods they once liked or only eats one thing on the plate—so here are some helpful dos and don'ts to guide your family through it.

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World-Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Shyam Sathanandam Joins Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute as Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine

05/01/2025 – Globally recognized pediatric interventional cardiologist Dr. Shyam Sathanandam has joined Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as chief of cardiovascular medicine and co-director of the renowned Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute.

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2024 Annual Report

04/04/2025 – What a remarkable year it has been! In 2024, we saw impressive milestones for our health system and, most importantly, the communities we serve. Over the past year, Nicklaus Children’s has been focused on implementing strategic plans and initiatives that continue to enable us to fulfill our mission – to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child. Learn more about how we are Building our Legacy as a pediatric health system in this report to the community.

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UFC 314 Visit to Nicklaus Children's Hospital

6/2/2025 – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and middleweight athlete Gregory Rodrigues visited patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital ahead of UFC 314.

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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.