As children head back to school, it is important to pack and prepare for their safe return to the classroom. It is recommended that parents communicate with their child’s school to ask about specific checklists or guidelines that they may have in place.
Some remember our early years as Variety Children’s Hospital; others recall visiting us when we were Miami Children’s Hospital. Today, we are proud to be known as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Celebrating 70 years of world-class pediatric healthcare.
Is your child returning to the classroom? Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is here to help parents plan for a safe return to school! We encourage caregivers to remind children about the importance of proper mask usage, hand hygiene and social distancing.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been serving children and families for over 70 years – families right here in our community, families around the world, families including our own. We are proud to be celebrating 70 years of pediatric excellence. #70years4kids
As champions for children’s health, we commend and are grateful to First Lady Casey DeSantis, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s state legislature for their commitment to fund the expansion of mental health services through telehealth for school-age children. https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/florida-commits-2-million-to-expanding-telehealth-services-in-schools
In March of 1950, Phil was one of the first 15 patients transferred to Variety Children’s Hospital, now Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, on a stretcher for polio treatment. Today, Phil leads a healthy and happy life. Most importantly, he’s able to walk on his own. He is forever grateful for the care he and his family received. #70years4kids
Lauren Butler, physical therapist with the Nicklaus Children’s Sports Health Program, provides helpful tips on how youth athletes can safely return to sports. To download a free copy of the sports health dynamic warmup and stretching program, visit nicklauschildrens.org/sportshealth
Dr. Santiago Medina has sought to support Nicklaus Children’s Hospital patients and employees in coping with pandemic-borne stress through his “Show Us Your HeART” initiative. The project encouraged patients, families and staff to create imagery that would spread messages of hope and positivity. Thank you to Dr. Medina for helping us spread joy to patient families, while supporting and inspiring them as we navigate the pandemic together.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to keep our children safe. This year it is of even greater importance to receive the influenza vaccine. To schedule your child’s influenza vaccine, please contact your pediatrician. Visit nicklauschildrens.org/flu to learn more.
In 2017, Jayden Hong started seeing Dr. Shifra Koyfman, pediatric gastroenterologist, and was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EE). Jayden was prescribed an elimination diet and steroid treatment and could only eat certain foods. Today Jayden is 9 years old and is a green belt in karate. Now that he’s older, he understands and is aware of the foods that make him feel sick. Visit nicklauschildrens.org/jaydenstory to read the full story!
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Jayden Hong: A Gastroenterology Success Story
Dr. Spurdle, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, discusses the challenges youth athletes have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your child has sustained an injury, now is the time to get the proper treatment. Please visit nicklauschildrens.org/ortho for more information.
Superheroes in scrubs! We are proud of our healthcare heroes for responding to the community’s healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Thank you for being the children’s champions each day.
Francesca was born on August 19, 2019 in the Fetal Care Center (FCC) at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She was one of the first babies born in the FCC’s special delivery unit, which is dedicated to families expecting an infant with medical needs that require intervention at birth. Today, Francesca is a happy and healthy toddler, who just celebrated her first birthday. Read the full story: https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/news-events/patient-success-stories/francesca-born-august-19-2019-at-nicklaus-childrens-hospital
Only one in 20 neurosurgeons is a woman, and Dr. Toba Niazi - pediatric neurosurgeon and Medical Director of Neuro-Oncology Surgical Services at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital - is breaking the glass ceiling. Read the full article here: https://www.floridatrend.com/article/30214/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-dr-toba-niazi-leading-pediatric-neurosurgeon-wife-and-mother
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Dr. Toba Niazi, Leading Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Wife and Mother
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and its various centers, are open for regular business hours. Nicklaus Children’s urgent care centers, outpatient services, and all diagnostic, surgical and physician visits have resumed normal operations. For more information, please visit nicklauschildrens.org
Nicklaus Children’s is monitoring Tropical Storm Eta and is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all in our care. Due to the storm, various changes in services’ hours are taking place today and tomorrow.
Please join us in welcoming pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Kayleen Ball to the Nicklaus Children’s family. She sees patients at the main campus. To learn more, please visit nicklauschildrens.org/DrBall #nicklaus4kids
The last day of chemotherapy is a milestone for patients and families at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. You can always count on our staff to commemorate this big moment with an end-of-treatment bell ringing celebration.
We are so excited to finally announce our collaboration with Lilly Pulitzer, Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and The Honda Classic! We’re in 💛 with the new Lilly Pulitzer “Print with Purpose” design, which will benefit the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation in support of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Shop now and support our patients: www.nicklauschildrens.org/lilly
Set a reminder for Friday, February 5th! Nicklaus Children’s and our friends at Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, The Honda Classic and Lilly Pulitzer are so excited to share some big news with you. #Nicklaus4Kids
Last month, Piero’s mom brought him into the Nicklaus Children’s Emergency Room after he swallowed three button cell batteries. After receiving treatment for 48 hours, Piero was back to his normal self. His mom would like to use this experience to remind parents and caregivers about the importance of keeping small items, such as batteries and small toy pieces, away from children. For more pediatric safety tips, please visit nicklauschildrens.org/safety
McKenna was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and was brought to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital shortly after her birth. McKenna was treated by Nicklaus Children’s physicians, underwent three surgeries and spent over 100 days in the specialized cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). Today, she is an outgoing burst of energy, and we are so proud of how far she has come. #AmericanHeartMonth #MyNicklaus4KidsStory
At three weeks old, baby Lavondre was diagnosed with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), which means he had a hole in the wall that separates the right and left lower chambers of the heart, and he needed surgery to survive. Thanks to the expertise of Robert Hanfland, MD and the entire team at the Nicklaus Children’s Heart Program, Lavondre is back home in St. Kitts with his family celebrating his birthday this month! Visit give.nicklauschildrens.org and help support children like Lavondre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33WGG2zY4Wg
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Lavondre's Story
When a child begins reaching certain age milestones, it is important to note if they are on-track with important developmental milestones as well. If you have questions about your child’s speech development, please contact your child’s pediatrician or visit nicklauschildrens.org/rehab for more information on our pediatric speech-language pathology services.
