Bill > H8049

This resolution congratulates Nicklaus Children's Hospital on its 75th anniversary, highlighting the institution's significant contributions to pediatric healthcare in Florida and beyond. Founded in 1950 and formerly known as Miami Children's Hospital, the hospital is recognized as South Florida's only free-standing pediatric hospital, with 850 physicians and over 500 pediatric subspecialists. The resolution emphasizes the hospital's national reputation for excellence in pediatric medicine, as consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. It also notes the hospital's extensive healthcare network across multiple Florida counties, serving families not only in the United States but also in over 100 countries. The resolution specifically praises the hospital's recent opening of the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower, its comprehensive range of over 30 pediatric specialties, and its specialized institutes focusing on cancer, brain, heart, and orthopedic care. Additionally, the resolution commends the hospital's LifeFlight Critical Care Transport Program, which uses six ambulances, two helicopters, and fixed-wing jets to save approximately 4,000 infants and children annually from Florida, the Caribbean, and parts of South and Central America.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/8049