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The First Pulmonary Ozaki in Florida and Among the First in the Nation, done at Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute: Meet Victoria

03/19/2026 – Eleven-year-old Victoria, an energetic swimmer and big sister, underwent open-heart surgery to repair her pulmonary insufficiency. Dr. David Kalfa and the cardiovascular surgery team reconstructed her valve using her own pericardial tissue through the Ozaki Procedure.

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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

Cracking the ‘5-2-1-0 Code’ for a Healthier 2026

01/02/2026 by Food for Salud – As a parent, it is important to model and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for your child, as habits formed during childhood are likely to be continued in adulthood. A new year is a great time to refocus the family on healthy routines after the excesses of the holiday season.

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Nicklaus Children’s Earns HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 Validation for Inpatient Care

02/18/2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has earned HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 Validation for inpatient services, the highest level of recognition on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, reaffirming the health system’s continued leadership in the use of technology to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

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Miami Herald Names Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami-Dade’s Favorite Pediatric Hospital

12/18/2025 – Receiving the Gold Award in the “Favorite Hospital” category of The Miami Herald’s 2025 Miami-Dade Favorites Awards, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been named Miami-Dade’s Favorite Pediatric Hospital.

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What to Expect After Turbinate Surgery

2/10/2026 – Review what to expect after turbinate surgery, including common post-procedure experiences such as nasal congestion, mild swelling, light bleeding or drainage, crusting inside the nose, and temporary changes in breathing or sense of smell.

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Healthy Hydration Habits for Growing Kids

March 11, 2026 – Proper hydration is essential at every stage of life, but it plays an especially important role during childhood and adolescence. As children grow and develop — both physically and mentally — their bodies rely on adequate fluids to support proper function of the circulatory and nervous systems.

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Join us for a full-day seminar to learn about evidence-based practice using the Johns Hopkins EBP model, and an opportunity to showcase your EBP projects during our poster session.