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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Entendiendo el autismo en los niños

04/23/2025 – Abril es el mes dedicado a crear conciencia sobre el autismo. En este episodio nos acompaña Maggie, una madre con dos hijos diagnosticados con autismo, para brindar consejos y crear conciencia sobre este diagnóstico que afecta a 1 de cada 36 niños en los Estados Unidos. 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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Dr. Thomas Utset-Ward, Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Specialist, Joins Nicklaus Children’s

04/11/2025 – Thomas J. Utset-Ward, MD, has joined the Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedic oncology.

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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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Nicklaus Children's Hospital By the Numbers

4/25/2025 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital, part of Nicklaus Children's Health System, is Florida's pediatric care leader. The 325-bed pediatric specialty hospital and its network of pediatric outpatient centers offers comprehensive care for children of the region and beyond.

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Empowering Families Facing a Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Diagnosis

April 23, 2025 – If you have a child or adult family member with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, or BWS, then you know just how challenging it can be. To provide patients with BWS and their families with medical and emotional support, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital began hosting the Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Patient & Family Conference.