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Nicklaus Children's Hospital


Ranked Among the Best in the Nation


Miami Children's Health Plan


Florida's Family Health Plan

Children’s Health System.
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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
RANKED AMONG THE BEST CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS IN THE NATION

Founded in 1950, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children. The 309-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, since 2008.

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Nicklaus Children's PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS
The Physician Group Practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System

Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists is a physician-led multi-specialty group with a regional, national and international presence bringing lifelong health and hope to children and families through innovative, compassionate care.

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Miami Children's Health Plan
Florida's Family Health Coverage Plan

Miami Children's Health Plan is a local, non-profit community based health plan. The plans connects you to the care and community services you need, helping you and your family stay healthy.

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With your generous support, Nicklaus Children's Hospital sends more than a quarter million patients home healthier and happier every year.

Nicklaus Children's relies on community support to continue providing the best care for every child in need right here in South Florida.

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Highlights

A NEW HOME FOR INNOVATIVE HEALING

The Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion, a six-story, state-of-the-art bed tower now houses the hospital's three intensive care units, the neurology-neurosurgery unit and a cardiac intensive care unit, among other enhancements.

Celebrating our 70th Anniversary

For more than 70 years, Nicklaus Children's Hospital has provided state-of-the-art pediatric care for South Florida's children. The idea for the unique pediatric hospital dates back to the 1930s when Miami's leading orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Arthur Weiland, proposed building a South Florida hospital for children with debilitating orthopedic conditions.

Pediatric Virtual Care

Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Virtual Care offers convenient access to non-emergency pediatric care through our state-of-the-art Telehealth platform, bringing expert care and peace of mind to families and children wherever they are, whenever they need us.