Big Miracles for Little Patients
What does it mean for your child to be treated by our medical experts? Our patients and their families share their stories.
We combine state-of-the art facilities, the latest research-backed care and University of Miami Health System physicians with staff who are focused on the full wellbeing of each child and their family and caregivers. There is no better way to understand the UHealth Jackson Children’s Care experience than through their stories.
Prenatal Fetal Medicine Intervention Saves Baby at Holtz Children’s Hospital
“The Women’s Hospital was the only place I would be able to stay close to my baby without having him taken away from me for any post-birth complications and surgeries,” Rodriguez said.
Read MoreMiami-Based Media Personality, Julieanna Goddard, Reflects on Daughter’s Miracle Birth at The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial
The uncertainty surrounding the baby’s health caused Goddard to question whether she should move forward with the pregnancy.
Read More11-year-old makes remarkable recovery from rare brain condition at Holtz Children’s and Lynn Rehabilitation Center
Mikey’s mom is writing a book about his experience and recovery, so other families going through similar circumstances feel less alone.
Read MoreFaith, Family, and Revolutionary Teamwork Save Noah Langlois’ Life at Holtz Children’s Hospital
They decided Noah should be transferred to Holtz Children’s Hospital at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center on March 24, 2022.
Read MoreLifelong Holtz Children’s Patient Takes Steps Toward a Brighter Future
During his time in the NICU, Anthony underwent occupational and physical therapy in order to ensure his motor skills were developing, a major concern with pediatric cerebral palsy patients.
Read MoreLifelong Holtz Children’s Patient Takes Steps Toward a Brighter Future
Due to his premature birth, Anthony was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. During his time in the NICU, Anthony underwent occupational and physical therapy in order to ensure his motor skills were developing, a major concern with pediatric cerebral palsy patients.
Read MoreJackson Health System’s Pediatric Cardiac Team Saves Baby Suffering From Heart Defects
For now, the team’s hard work has paid off. Griffin went home on March 28 to spend more time with his family while he awaits his third operation, the Fontan procedure, which will be scheduled when he turns 3.
Read MoreChild Receives Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Holtz Children’s Hospital Following a Boating Accident That Shattered Her Femur In Three Places
“The risk of a residual bone deformity would be greater without operating,” Dr. Black said.
Read MoreTwin Boys Receive Treatment and Education at Jackson Pediatric Center
Twins Percy and Princeton Mells, 6, were diagnosed with sickle cell disease during their newborn screening. Since that diagnosis, Jackson Health System has played a pivotal role in their growth and development.
Read MoreToddler Receives Lifesaving Neurosurgery at Holtz Children’s Hospital After Troubling Diagnosis
Benjamin Gutierrez was an infant when his parents, Juan Gutierrez and Maria Torres, began to notice his strange behavior. It started with occasional sleeping spells and his face turning red while he ate.
Read MoreComprehensive Pediatric Heart Care from Womb to Adulthood
Expertise, innovation, collaboration, and family-centered care shape our mission to provide exceptional cardiac treatment for children with congenital or acquired heart disease.









