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Nicklaus Children's Health System Honored with Inaugural Champion for Children’s Care Award from Joint Commission

octubre 05, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Health System has been recognized with the inaugural Champion for Children’s Care Award at UNIFY™ 2026: Convening for Quality, Joint Commission’s flagship healthcare leadership conference that brought together healthcare leaders, clinicians, changemakers, and quality and safety experts to discuss the industry’s most pressing challenges. 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Awarded on Newsweek's List of the World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 for Pediatrics

septiembre 21, 2026 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been awarded on Newsweek's list of the World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 for pediatrics. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on September 17th, 2027, and can be viewed on Newsweek's website.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Breaks Ground on Future Home for The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute

septiembre 17, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has broken ground on the next chapter of the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute, a transformative expansion that will create a more integrated, accessible and patient-centered environment for children receiving cancer and blood disorder care. Nicklaus Children's Health System leadership, donors, patients and the hospital's foundation joined together to mark the official start of construction.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital es el hospital pediátrico n.° 1 en Florida en las clasificaciones de U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027

septiembre 15, 2026 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital es el hospital pediátrico número 1* en Florida en las clasificaciones 2026-27 de U.S. News & World Report “Best Children's Hospitals”, y continúa su reconocimiento de excelencia en atención pediátrica desde hace mucho tiempo. Nicklaus Children's también ha sido reconocido entre los 50 principales hospitales de niños del país por 18 años consecutivos. Ocho programas de especialidad, incluidos los cuatro institutos clave, fueron reconocidos entre los mejores del país, lo que le dio al hospital más programas pediátricos clasificados a nivel nacional que cualquier otro hospital del Sur de la Florida.

Father-to-daughter bone marrow transplant gives daughter a second chance at life

septiembre 14, 2026 –

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital helped save 2-year-old Victoria, who had a very rare genetic illness and a dangerous immune system condition, by giving her a bone marrow transplant using cells donated by her father. The treatment cured her serious immune condition, and after a year of care, Victoria returned home in July 2026 and is expected to live a happy, healthy life.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Performs One of the First Transcatheter Fontan Completions in the Country on a Two-Year-Old Child

septiembre 09, 2026 – The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute has successfully performed one of the first Fontan procedures in the United States utilizing a transcatheter-based approach on a child, marking an important advancement in care for children born with complex congenital heart disease.

Golden Ribbons, Superheroes and Sal's Legacy: Annual Gold Ribbon Parade Takes Over South Florida

septiembre 05, 2026 – Annual tradition brings together families, first responders and community heroes to celebrate the life of a beloved patient and support children fighting cancer.
 

Florida's First Pediatric Cardiac Robotic Surgery Performed at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

agosto 31, 2026 – The cardiovascular surgery team at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute and Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute have successfully performed the first pediatric robotics-assisted cardiac surgery case, a first in Florida and one of few in the nation. Surgeons completed an atrial septal defect (ASD) repair on a child using robotic assistance.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Earns Prestigious 2026 ENA Lantern Award for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

agosto 17, 2026 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been named a recipient of the 2026 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, one of the nation's highest distinctions recognizing emergency departments that exemplify excellence in leadership, clinical practice, education, advocacy and research.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives Upgraded A+ Rating from S&P Global Ratings

agosto 14, 2026 – Nicklaus Children's Health System today announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term rating on Nicklaus Children's Hospital bonds from A to A+, with a Stable outlook. The upgrade reflects the health system's multiyear trend of solid operating performance and cash flow, improving unrestricted reserves and continued growth in its market position.

Nicklaus Children’s Taps Market President to Serve as Health System Chief Operating Officer, Chief Clinical Officer Appointed to Chief Physician Executive

julio 28, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Health System has appointed Yair Katz as senior vice president and chief operating officer and Dr. Marcos Mestre as senior vice president, chief physician executive and chief clinical officer to strengthen operational and clinical alignment as it expands across South Florida. These appointments improve coordination across the growing pediatric network, support continued growth, and help deliver high-quality specialty care to more children and families throughout the region.

Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic Oncologist, Dr. Thomas Utset-Ward Recognized in South Florida Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40

julio 27, 2026 – Dr. Thomas J. Utset-Ward, pediatric orthopedic oncologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Spine Institute is named in South Florida Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award. The honor recognizes his exceptional leadership, innovation within the pediatric orthopedic oncology field and the life-saving impact on his patients.

Safety for All: Nicklaus Children's Health System Named National Finalist for Quality Excellence

julio 24, 2026 – Nicklaus Children's Health System has been named one of three finalists for the American Hospital Association's (AHA) 2026 Quest for Quality Prize, one of the nation's highest honors recognizing leadership and innovation in healthcare quality and patient safety. The finalists and recipient were announced during the AHA's Leadership Summit in Denver.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Cardiovascular Care

julio 20, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has received four American Heart Association quality achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart conditions and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.

Nicklaus Children's Transitions to Epic to Enhance Digital Patient Experience

julio 08, 2026 – South Florida's leading pediatric health system has begun transitioning its electronic health record (EHR) to Epic. More than 5,000 physicians, nurses and staff will utilize Epic to coordinate care for patients across its three hospital campuses and dozens of primary and specialty care clinics and outpatient centers.

Nicklaus Children's realiza el primer reemplazo total de cadera pediátrico de la región utilizando una innovadora guía quirúrgica asistida por realidad mixta

junio 23, 2026 –

Un procedimiento revolucionario para pacientes y cirujanos

Los médicos del Instituto de Ortopedia, Medicina Deportiva y Columna Vertebral del Nicklaus Children's Hospital volvieron a hacer historia en el sur de Florida después de realizar con éxito el primer reemplazo total de cadera pediátrico de la región gracias a una orientación quirúrgica asistida por realidad mixta. El procedimiento fue realizado por el Dr. Thomas J. Utset-Ward, un oncólogo ortopédico pediátrico y uno de los únicos diez especialistas en la nación que se centran por completo en el tratamiento de tumores óseos y afecciones ortopédicas complejas en niños y adolescentes.

El Instituto del Corazón de Nicklaus Children’s Hospital logra el primer procedimiento de septación cardíaca por etapas de Florida

junio 18, 2026 – Como uno de los pocos centros del mundo que ofrece esta técnica, los cirujanos cardiovasculares de Nicklaus Children’s utilizaron un enfoque en múltiples etapas para “hacer un camino” dentro del corazón, de modo que la sangre rica en oxígeno y la sangre con poco oxígeno puedan moverse de una manera que ayude al corazón a funcionar de manera eficaz y le permita continuar creciendo y mejorando la circulación con el tiempo.

Pacientes de Nicklaus Children’s Hospital bailan entre las estrellas mientras la familia Carlin promete cinco años más de magia en el baile de graduación

junio 12, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital celebró el 11º Baile Anual Carlin Family Prom, reuniendo a pacientes y sus familias para una velada temática de Out of This World, llena de alegría, conexión y recuerdos especiales que la enfermedad a menudo impide vivir. Celebrado en el Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, el evento dio la bienvenida a pacientes que de otro modo podrían perderse el baile por necesidades médicas, infecciones o hospitalización, creando una noche segura e inolvidable en la que realmente pudieron sentirse como las estrellas que son.

Nicklaus Children's Health System Appoints Vahe Musoyan to Board of Directors

mayo 14, 2026 – Nicklaus Children's Health System announced the appointment of Vahe Musoyan to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization's leadership with expertise in technology, data-driven strategy, and innovation.  

First Traveling Bedside PDA Closure Performed at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale NICU

abril 22, 2026 – The team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute has successfully performed the first traveling bedside transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure on a 22-week-old premature infant weighing 800 grams within Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale, located on the campus of Broward Health Medical Center.