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A cleft lip: a beautiful mark of his childhood

06/30/2026 – During a prenatal visit, Lisa, Samuel's mom, noticed the tech was taking a bit longer than usual and wouldn't answer her questions directly. Instantly, she knew something was wrong with her baby. The doctor came in and told Lisa her baby may be born with a cleft lip. Baby Samuel and his family found the care they needed at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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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

Supporting Kids with Healthy Meals Throughout the Summer Break

06/11/2026 by Food for Salud – Summer can be a wonderful time for families — longer days, more time together, and a break from the school routine. For many families, it can also bring added stress when school meals are no longer available The Head Start/Early Head Start program, which provides high quality comprehensive early childhood and family engagement, offers families the following practical solutions to keeping kids nourished all summer long.

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Nicklaus Children's Performs Region's First Pediatric Total Hip Replacement Using Innovative Mixed Reality-assisted Surgical Guidance

06/23/2026 –

Game-changing procedure for patients and surgeons

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Spine Institute clinicians made history once again in South Florida after successfully performing the region's first pediatric total hip replacement using mixed reality-assisted surgical guidance. The procedure was performed by Dr. Thomas J. Utset-Ward, a pediatric orthopedic oncologist and one of only 10 specialists in the nation focused entirely on treating bone tumors and complex orthopedic conditions in children and adolescents.

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Dr. Julie Kantor Becomes Next President of the Miami-Dade County Medical Association

06/17/2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is proud to recognize Dr. Julie Kantor, pediatrician and associate professor of pediatrics at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, on her induction as president of the Miami-Dade County Medical Association (MDCMA).

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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is in your backyard

5/13/2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is expanding access in Broward County! 

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Helping Little Ears Overcome Repeated Infections

June 25, 2026 – Approximately 25 percent of young children get frequent ear infections. These recurrent events are of concern primarily because they are associated with temporary hearing reduction at a pivotal time in a child’s development. Pediatricians and ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists can help families learn how to prevent recurring ear infections.