Variety Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida 33126Variety Children's Hospital was the original name of what is now known as Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a leading pediatric hospital located in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1950, it was renamed Miami Children's Hospital in 1983 and then Nicklaus Children's Hospital in 2015, honoring the philanthropic support of Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. It is a 309-bed, private, non-profit hospital providing comprehensive pediatric care, including a Level I Trauma Center, advanced surgical services, and specialized institutes for heart, brain, cancer, and orthopedics. It serves as a major referral center for children throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
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- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated 24/7 pediatric emergency department, Level I Trauma Center.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Pediatric Stroke Program
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiac emergency care.
- Burn Center
- Available
Not a dedicated burn center, but treats pediatric burns as part of trauma services.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 pediatric emergency department, Level I Trauma Center (verified by American College of Surgeons), specialized pediatric emergency care for all ages from newborn to young adult.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Variety Children's Hospital's current wait.
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