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Research Efforts to Improve IBD Care for Hispanic Youth

January 23, 2025 – For the past eight years, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has researched inflammatory bowel disease in Hispanic children with the end goal of targeted therapy. 
 

Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Children with Duchenne MD

January 23, 2025 – At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, gene therapy offers a promising treatment that dramatically improves life for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Meeting Unique Patient Needs at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

January 23, 2025 – The frequency of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease is on the rise across the globe. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was created seven years ago to serve this growing population and quickly became a destination for expert IBD care. Today, the team serves more than 450 pediatric patients, taking a comprehensive approach to these life-altering conditions.

Improving Children's Lives With Pediatric Orthopedic Care

January 16, 2025 – Since the founding of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, clinicians on staff have worked to ensure quality, advanced orthopedic care for children in need.

Consortium-Based Oncology Research

January 16, 2025 – With a small, regional pool of patients from which to draw, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital pediatric oncology research efforts benefit from a collaborative approach.

Revolutionizing Pediatric IBD Care With IUS

January 16, 2025 – Intestinal ultrasound allows clinicians to perform bedside imaging of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, with no radiation or prep required.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Improved Generalized Dystonia

January 16, 2025 – When medical therapy is insufficient to remedy severe dystonia in children, deep brain stimulation at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers new hope.
 

Aiming for Pinpoint Accuracy in Pediatric Oncological Care

December 23, 2024 – As medicine continues to progress toward personalized medicine, innovative targeted therapy methodologies show promise to improve outcomes for children experiencing cancer. Through a partnership with Florida International University (FIU), the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers a groundbreaking cancer treatment approach that wields the power to change cancer care forever.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award Dr. Anthony Morris

December 23, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Dr. Anthony Morris. Dr. Morris delivers care to our patients and families in the Hialeah Urgent Care Center. He has been recognized by many families for his ​focus enhancing the patient experience for special needs patients.

Saving Lives with a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Readiness Program

December 20, 2024 – Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the young causes tragic events that impact the entire community. Roughly 7,000 people under the age of 18 will suffer a cardiac arrest annually in the U.S. Because of education and hands-on training to school faculty, countless lives have been saved nationally. In just two years, eight lives have been saved in South Florida schools.

Pediatric Aortic Arch Repair: Revolutionary Care for Traumatic Cardiac Injuries

December 16, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for its groundbreaking pediatric cardiac and cardiovascular surgical care. Learn more about the pioneering innovative clinical research and offering advanced, lifesaving procedures such as aortic arch surgery.

ChristianaCare Nurses Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows

December 16, 2024 – In recognition of their extraordinary impact on the nursing profession, two ChristianaCare nurses, Michelle Collins and Danielle A. Sarik, will be inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).

The Growing Footprint of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization

November 08, 2024 – As the medical community continues its shift toward less invasive interventions, cardiac catheterization is becoming more commonplace within care plans for pediatric and adult patients. In many cases, this less invasive approach is the standard of care.

Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Colorectal Conditions

November 07, 2024 – When Nicklaus Children's Hospital clinicians and administrators surveyed the statewide pediatric medical landscape in 2017, they identified a gap in colorectal care. Specialists were available, but they weren't consolidated within a comprehensive program. In response, they gathered their human and technological resources and developed the Colorectal Center at Nicklaus Children's. The program launched in 2018 and has become a referral center within Florida and beyond, with many patients traveling from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Reduced Interventions and a New Definition of Success in Craniofacial Care

November 06, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is home to one of the first and most experienced craniofacial programs in Florida. This long tenure has given the program a head start that pays dividends to patients, families and referring physicians.

Elevating Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery With Precision and Care

November 05, 2024 – The practice of pediatric orthopedic surgery demands not only exceptional surgical skills but also an environment that fosters innovation, precision and family-friendly patient care. The new Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a testament to this commitment, offering an integrated and comprehensive surgical experience designed for the most complex pediatric surgery cases.

Meet Dr. Utset-Ward: Enhancing Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Care

November 04, 2024 – Dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cancer care to children, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is proud to welcome Thomas J. Utset-Ward, MD, MBA, to our Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute. Dr. Utset-Ward brings a wealth of experience as a pediatric orthopedic surgical oncologist, specializing in sarcomas, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric arthroplasty and general pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Gwendoline Dapena, RN

November 01, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Gwendoline Dapena, RN. Gwendoline delivers care to our patients and families in the Urgent Care Center at West Kendall. She is often recognized by families for her compassionate care.

NICU Rehab Therapists Certified by the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board (NTCB)

October 31, 2024 – Congratulations to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Rehab Therapists who have been credentialed as Certified Neonatal Therapists(CNT) with the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board (NTCB). This distinguished certification highlights their commitment to clinical excellence and quality patient care for our most vulnerable population at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award presented to Kevin Sevilla, RN

September 23, 2024 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Kevin Sevilla, RN. Kevin delivers care to our patients and families in the PICU. Kevin was recognized for the compassionate care he delivers to patients. Families have shared that Kevin listens to his patients and is always reassuring and puts them at ease.