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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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Food Connects Us: Celebrating the Power of Food and Nutrition

03/03/2025 by Food for Salud – March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate how food connects us to one another, our cultures, and the world around us. This year’s theme “Food Connects Us” emphasizes the powerful role food plays in building relationships, promotion of cultural understanding, and supporting personal health.


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Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute’s Rett Syndrome Clinic Recognized as Center of Excellence

04/02/2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Rett Syndrome Clinic has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF), making it one of 21 centers of excellence in the nation and the only treatment center in Florida for children with these complex care needs.


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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's free EKG Screening Program

3/25/2025 – Jamie was found to have a heart condition thanks to a free EKG screening held at a City of Miami summer camp in 2024. Nicklaus Children’s and the City of Miami joined forces to extend the hospitals free EKG screenings program to children in City of Miami parks.


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