Looking beyond the horizon

The 2007 Annual Report is compiled Sylvia Murai A report to the community by the Marketing and Public Relations Ava Osle 2007 Department of Miami Children’s Hospital. Tina Schultheis Saran Zamora Nancy Humbert Vice President of Strategic Miami Children’s Hospital Business Planning and Public Affairs Biomedical Photography Staff: Hortensia Cesar Marcia Diaz de Villegas Edgar Estrada Director of Marketing and Steven Llanes Public Relations Roberto Perez Juan Rabionet Rachel Perry Editor Photography: Jono Fisher Lauren Garcimonde-Fisher Miami Children’s Hospital Archives Cynthia Gutierrez-White Bessy Morales Design: Eisenberg And Associates

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2 3 Founded in 1950, Miami Children’s Hospital has more than 600 physicians and is

renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine. In addition to being home Dear Friends, Our focus on the future is never more evident

than in Miami Children’s commitment to Welcome to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States, Miami At Miami Children’s Hospital, much of our pediatric research. In 2007, the hospital laid Children’s is the only licensed specialty hospital in South Florida exclusively for children. energy is devoted to the present. Each day groundwork for dazzling new treatments, we reach out to help hundreds of children including “smart brain implants” that will and families with routine health matters, as expand care options for children with well as with complex diseases that require complex brain anomalies, and implantable MISSION: VISION: CORE VALUES: the collaboration and expertise of top pediatric heart valves that can be deployed To provide excellent family centered health Miami Children’s Hospital will continue to be We will always do what is best for each child. pediatric specialists. via catheter, minimizing the procedural care to children in an academic environment recognized as one of America’s best children’s We will always value those who serve children. impact on the child and family. that meets or exceeds the expectations of hospitals and as Florida’s academic center of We will always value diversity. But even as we guide families of critically ill those we serve and educate. To collaborate pediatric clinical excellence providing a number We will always value integrity and honesty. children through the most challenging times We are pleased to be part of Miami Children’s with others in our community to improve the of Centers of Specialty Pediatric Excellence We will always value leadership. of their lives, we are also collectively looking future. We look forward to collaborating health status of children. nationally and internationally. beyond the horizon. This consistent forward with the hospital’s physicians, employees, thrust ensures that our patients have access community leaders and patient families in the to cutting-edge treatments, that new care months and years ahead as we continue to centers spring to life to enhance service train our sights beyond the horizon to fulfill the access, and that collaborations are in place promise of this great hospital. so that Miami Children’s continues to advance to meet the needs of generations to come. Sincerely,

2007 was indeed a year in which Miami Children’s maintained a steady focus on M. Narendra Kini, MD, MHA what lies ahead. We signed an affiliation M. Narendra Kini, MD, MHA President and CEO agreement with the emerging Florida President and CEO International University College of Medicine to provide pediatric training to future physicians. This newly forged relationship will enhance the hospital’s educational Juan Carlos Mas and research scope, and advance Miami Chairman of the Board of Directors Children’s standing as a top-tiered children’s hospital.

Expansion of existing ambulatory facilities and planning and development of new care centers TABLE OF CONTENTS: in Doral and West Kendall also were on the FC Mission, Vision, Core Values 15 Improving Lives of Children with 20 Healthcare Outreach Through horizon in 2007. These new facilities will offer 1 Miami Children’s Welcome Scoliosis and Limb Deformities Schools and Care Settings urgent care, rehabilitation and imaging services, Juan Carlos Mas 2 Profile of Dr. M. Narendra Kini 16 Exceeding Care Standards Through 20 After Care and Summer Care Programs and are expected to open in 2008. Chairman of the Board of Directors Cancer Research 3 Profile of Lucy Morillo 23 Health Awareness 16 Saving Newborns with Congenital 4 Expanding Services 23 Educational Outreach Diaphragmatic Hernia 7 FIU Affiliation 23 Website of Choice 16 Sharing Research to Benefit 24 Double Honors 8 10 Years of Transporting Children Children Everywhere 26 Tribute to Leaders 8 Slimming Down, Shaping Up with Shaq 16 Brain Institute: Leading the Way 10 Success Stories In Early Detection of Disorders 28 Awards and Recognition 14 Smart Brain Implants and Implantable 19 Blue Cross Blue Shield Commitment 32 Financial Highlights Heart Valves to Brain Institute 34 Support 15 Minimally Invasive Heart Valve 19 Reaching Out to Help 38 Department Chiefs and Division Directors Replacement 1 Looking to new leadership. Profile

NEW CEO DR. M. NARENDRA KINI need to provide all children with the continuum she said. “I see him in the faces of children “I believe there are many philanthropic LOOKS TO THE FUTURE of care of a medical home to ward off who turn to us for care and support.” causes to support, but ensuring that our When he’s not running the region’s top pediatric preventable illness and detect diseases at the children remain healthy and well has always facility, you may find Miami Children’s new earliest, most curable stages,” he said. Under Ms. Morillo’s guidance, the foundation been at the top of my priority list. To have Chief Executive officer caring for patients in the increased fundraising in 2007 and plans are the opportunity to further the mission of a hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr. Kini is also championing a hospital initiative underway for even greater success in 2008 nationally recognized hospital for children to address the problem of childhood obesity. and beyond. Among other 2007 highlights, in our community is very rewarding,” said M. Narendra Kini, MD, MHA, who joined Miami The program will support children and families Ms. Morillo hosted the Inaugural Diamond Ms. Morillo. “The measure of life is not its Children’s in January 2008, is board certified in making the lifestyle changes necessary for Ball in October, which set a foundation event duration, but its donation, and I try to make in pediatric emergency medicine and plans to permanent weight loss. fundraising record, garnering $1.2 million. every moment count.” provide care in the Miami Children’s Emergency Department as a way to keep his hands quite “Access to processed foods and high density literally on the pulse of the hospital’s patient base. foods is easier today than ever. At the same time, avenues for physical activity seem to be It is a privilege to be entrusted with the role “Staying active in patient care will help keep me decreasing. We can be catalysts for change, of raising funds and building friendships to focused first and foremost on the patient and helping families to overcome these challenges family experience at Miami Children’s, and how and develop more healthy lifestyles,” he said. support the important work of a hospital that we can enhance it going forward,” said Dr. Kini, who comes to Miami Children’s from the Novi, NEW FOUNDATION PRESIDENT gives so much to so very many. Michigan, corporate offices of Trinity Health. He LUCY MORILLO MEETS — Lucy Morillo, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation President served from 2004 as Executive Vice President of ‘THE DIAMOND OF THE SOUTH’ clinical Operations and Improvement for Trinity, one Lucy Morillo has found her calling at Miami Diamonds are a theme that Ms. Morillo has of the largest Catholic health systems in the nation. Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Miami integrated into the fundraising framework. Children’s Hospital is such an amazing She describes Miami Children’s as the Dr. Kini brings to Miami Children’s a broad resource,” said the new foundation president, “Diamond of the South” in recognition of its understanding of clinical care informatics, quality who came on board in January 2007. regional pediatric leadership, which led her care models and advocacy honed through “Thanks to the vision and dedication of so to introduce the new Diamond Recognition leadership positions with GE Healthcare Leadership many great leaders and caregivers in our Society, which distinguishes donors based on Institute, GE Medical Information Technologies and community, this remarkable facility is making colors of increasingly rare diamonds – from with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, a difference in the lives of thousands of the $15,000 “Champagne” level to the “Red where he held the position of Vice President of families throughout Florida and beyond. It Diamond” level of $10,000,000 or more. Clinical and Support Services. is a privilege to be entrusted with the role of raising funds and building friendships to Prior to joining the foundation, Ms. Morillo “I look forward to working in concert with the support the important work of a hospital that hospital’s board, our fine physicians, community served as Executive Director of the Office of gives so much to so very many.” Lucy Morillo Estate and Gift Planning at the University of leaders and employees to expand on the Miami Children’s Hospital Miami. She earned her bachelor’s degree and strengths of this great hospital so that we can Ms. Morillo’s equally important role as a Foundation President a master’s degree in public administration continue to meet and exceed the expectations of mother lends special urgency and poignancy from Pennsylvania State University and those we so proudly serve,” he said. to the work she does. “I see all children as received a law degree from the University of precious. Nothing is more important than a Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a member A major focus for Dr. Kini is to advance the cause child’s health. I have always referred to my of the Florida Bar. of expanding medical coverage for uninsured son, Nicholas, as my diamond, my treasure,” children. “Children are our nation’s future. We

2 3 Looking to expand for a growing community.

expanded rehabilitation gym and the opening The South Dade Center also offers Early of an on-site heated pool for aquatic therapy Steps, an early intervention service for Growth REACHING OUT TO SERVE and swim instruction. Also new for 2007, children 36 months of age or younger who FAMILIES THROUGHOUT the center began offering orthopaedic are at risk of developmental delays. The SOUTH FLORIDA and sports medicine services, and now center, which serves eligible children in Miami Children’s Hospital continued to features a gym to accommodate therapy southern Miami-Dade County, enrolled 2,200 expand services in neighborhoods throughout and rehabilitation for orthopaedic conditions. South Florida in 2007, as part of a strategy Construction is also underway on a new As demand for pediatric services continues to to enhance convenience and improve access Urgent Care Center for after-hours treatment to quality pediatric care while decompressing of minor pediatric injuries and illnesses. grow, Miami Children’s is committed to enhancing the hospital’s busy main campus. The Dan Marino Center offers families of access by extending and expanding key services “As demand for pediatric services continues children with developmental disabilities to grow, Miami Children’s is committed and chronic medical problems the most in communities throughout the region. to enhancing access by extending and comprehensive and integrated treatment — José Perdomo, Vice President of Ambulatory Services expanding key services in communities available in an outpatient setting. Individual throughout the region,” said José Perdomo, services include speech, occupational and children in Early Steps in 2007. Vice President of Ambulatory Services. physical therapy, neurology, psychology, Other offerings include rehabilitation behavior modification, augmentative and services and Miami Children’s Health Miami Children’s Hospital Centers alternative communication (AAC), music therapy on Wheels preventive medicine in Doral and Kendall: Construction was as well as educational and support services. outreach program. underway in 2007 on two new ambulatory Diagnostic services include EEG, video EEG centers slated to open in 2008. The telemetry, MRI and radiography/X-ray. The Miami Children’s Hospital South Dade 25,000-square-foot Miami Children’s Center is located at 17615 SW 97th Avenue Hospital Doral Center will be located at The Dan Marino center is located at 2900 (Franjo Road) in Palmetto Bay. For more 3601 NW 107th Avenue and is expected South Commerce Parkway in Weston. For information, please call 786-268-1777 or to open during the first half of 2008. The more information, please call 954-385-6274 log on to www.mchsouthdadecenter.com Miami Children’s Hospital Kendall Center or log on to www.mchdanmarinocenter.com will comprise 35,000 square feet and will Miami Children’s Rehabilitation Services – be situated in the London Square building Miami Children’s Hospital South Dade Miami Lakes: Miami Children’s Rehabilitation Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center on SW 137th Avenue and SW 120th Center: The Miami Children’s Hospital Services – Miami Lakes reported significant Street. It is expected to open in late 2008. South Dade Center reported sizable growth growth in 2007. The center, which provides These new centers will offer a spectrum of in services in 2007. The after-hours Urgent audiology, physical, occupational and Serving Florida’s Children, 2000 to 2007 services, including after-hours urgent care, Care Service provided care for 14,668 speech therapies, hosted almost 12,000 diagnostics and rehabilitation services. patients, a 10 percent increase compared patient visits – nearly double the activity of Miami Children’s Hospital helps meet the care with the previous year, while the MRI the previous year. The center is located at needs of children from throughout Florida. From 2000 to 2007, the hospital drew children Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino service, launched in 2006, provided nearly 14505 Commerce Way, Suite 450. For more from 94 percent of Florida’s 67 counties, Center: The Miami Children’s Hospital Dan 700 imaging studies. In other 2007 news, information, please call 305-512-1550 or making it an important statewide resource. Marino Center opened its doors in 1998 and the center received a contemporary new log on to www.mchmiamilakescenter.com has since undergone multiple expansions to look both inside and out and completed We’re here for all of Florida’s children. keep pace with demand for services at the construction on a beautiful therapeutic center, which now hosts more than 50,000 walkway on the grounds for use by patients Miami Children’s patients patient visits annually. Growth highlights and the community. for 2007 include the completion of a new,

4 5 6 69 pediatric residentsand17subspecialtyfellowstrained 69 pediatric in MiamiChildren’s annually. Hospitalresidency program 86 Medical Education. theLiaisonCommitteefor by accreditation provisional pending 2009, of fall the in medical studentsisexpectedtobeadmitted of class first The legislature. Florida the and theFloridaBoardofGovernorsin 2006by The FIUCollegeofMedicinewasapproved MCH asatop-tieredchildren’s hospital.” andresearchscope,educational andadvance willexpandthe with amedicalschoolthat provides MiamiChildren’s Hospitalalink UniversityCollegeofMedicine International Children’s, said, withFlorida “The relationship Medicaland for Academic Miami at Affairs Medical OfficerandSenior VicePresident Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD, Chief facilitiesintheworld.” leading pediatric oneofthe by learning opportunitiesoffered students willbenefitfromtheexpanded of MedicineDeanDr. JohnRock. “Our College year,” FIU past said the over Hospital developedwithMiamiChildren’swe have “We aredelightedwiththerelationship UniversityCollegeofMedicine.International Florida with agreement affiliation an of signing the with 2007 in education medical to commitment longstanding its –bolsteredsoutheastern UnitedStates the in program teaching pediatric largest the to home – Hospital Children’s Miami INFLUENCE IN PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FIU AFFILIATION MARKS EXPANDING program –nowinits45 program residency medical pediatric hospital’s The excellence.tradition ofmedicaleducation Miami Children’s Hospitalhasalong available to serve thechildrenoftomorrow.” toserve available leadership we ensure that quality physicians are missions,” said Dr. Patrick. “Through this “Medical education is one of our most central Medical Education. Graduate of Council Accreditation the by areaccreditedand fellowshipprograms subspecialty fellowsannually. The residency residentsand17 69pediatric training for leading pediatric facilities intheworld. leading pediatric one ofthe by learning opportunitiesoffered Our studentswillbenefitfromtheexpanded — Dr. JohnRock, Dean, FIUCollegeofMedicine th year–provides 7 Growth Growth SLIMMING DOWN AND 10 Years of Transporting SHAPING UP WITH SHAQ the Region’s Most South Florida children really look up to former Critically Ill Children Miami Heat superstar Shaquille O’Neal. That A critically ill child struggles for life in a Naples made the 7-foot-plus basketball legend a perfect area hospital. The medical team fighting to role model for a group of obese middle school save her knows the child’s best hope is hours children recruited to take part in a national away at Miami Children’s Hospital. What television series aimed at chronicling the teens’ do they do? They call in LifeFlight®, Miami progress in pursuing healthier lifestyles. Children’s Hospital’s dedicated pediatric 1,000 critical care transport team. When Shaq chose his dream team of Children and newborns transported per year to Miami Children’s specialists for the series titled “Shaq’s Big LifeFlight®, which celebrated 10 years of from hospitals throughout the U.S., South and Central America, Challenge,” his producers tapped Miami service to the region in 2007, serves as and the Caribbean via ground or air transport. Children’s own Dr. William Muiños, a pediatric a mobile intensive care transport program. gastroenterologist, as the project physician. Today, the team brings approximately 1,000 children and newborns per year “Childhood obesity is a real problem in the to Miami Children’s from hospitals United States,” said Dr. Muiños. “We felt throughout the U.S., South and Central something positive had to be done to educate America, and the Caribbean via ground and inform people about the grave dangers or air transport. associated with obesity – such as diabetes, heart disease and early death,” he said. The LifeFlight® program features a state-of- the-art ground ambulance for South Florida Dr. Muiños, Shaq, a dietician and other team transports, a fixed-wing aircraft and two members worked with the children over a Sikorsky helicopters, the second of which was nine-month period to help them develop acquired in 2007. All are outfitted with the healthier lifestyles and lose weight. Their latest life-sustaining pediatric care equipment, step-by-step progress was captured in the six-part ABC network series that aired during and the LifeFlight® team of critical care the summer months. nurses, pilots and mechanics is top-notch, consistently receiving commendations from “It was rewarding to see the children slim state accreditation teams for the quality and down, become more active and change food safety of the service provided. preferences. We hope this inspires other families to challenge themselves to change “All of us at LifeFlight® are proud to serve their life to ward off serious illness and children when they need help the most,” said enhance quality of life,” said Dr. Muiños. Maria Fernandez, MSN, ARNP, Director of the LifeFlight program. “Nothing is more rewarding than delivering a child into the hands of the hospital’s amazing critical care team.”

8 9 Looking at success with special treatments. Success Daniel Makes History The Congenital Heart Institute at Miami Since the procedure, Daniel has grown several ASHLEY GETS AHEAD History was due to repeat itself for Daniel Children’s is one of only three pediatric heart inches, something his parents attribute in part OF THE CURVE Dr. Shufflebarger is one of the world’s Rodriguez. At only 13, the Hollywood eighth centers nationwide – and the only center in to better health resulting from the procedure. Through seven long years and countless leading experts on scoliosis. The surgical grader was in need of yet another open-heart the Southeast – that participated in a Food He is happy and healthy, and pursues hobbies, medical appointments, Betsy Alvarez never technique he developed at Miami Children’s surgery, the fourth of his young life. Born and Drug Administration study to evaluate which include caring for the family reptiles, and managed to smile in the presence of more than a decade ago is now in use the use of a first-of-its-kind new heart will soon resume participating in local theater. Dr. Harry L. Shufflebarger, Medical Director around the globe. The method involves valve replacement system. The Medtronic of Miami Children’s Spinal Surgery Division. surgical insertion of implantable rods that Melody™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve “We had such faith in the doctors at Miami Not until the year 2007. immediately correct the spinal disfigurement, and Ensemble™ Transcatheter Delivery Children’s. They had performed his earlier enabling patients to lead active lives. “I was always so devastated about what was We had such faith in the doctors at Miami happening that I just couldn’t bring myself Ashley underwent surgery in May 2007. to smile,” recalls the Miami mother of two Within days, the determined 11-year-old was Children’s. They had performed his earlier and real estate broker, who, together with on her feet and by August she had resumed her husband, William, first brought daughter swimming. “I think I’ve gotten stronger as surgical procedures, so when they suggested Ashley to see the world-renowned surgeon a result of the experience,” said the busy this new technique, we had complete seven years ago. Dr. Shufflebarger confirmed sixth grader, whose schedule includes the family pediatrician’s preliminary cheerleading, basketball and volleyball. confidence in them. diagnosis of scoliosis, a disorder that can cause progressive curvature of the spine. In As for Dr. Shufflebarger, he received a hug — Melanie Rodriguez, Daniel’s mother fact, 4-year-old Ashley’s spinal deformation and a well-earned smile from a relieved was already so pronounced that a nighttime and happy mother. “Our decision to have Ashley Alvarez System is delivered to the heart via a tiny surgical procedures,” said Daniel’s mother brace was required to discourage further with a defect in his pulmonary heart valve, catheter tube and then deployed. The Melanie Rodriguez. “So when they suggested curvature. Our decision to have Dr. Shufflebarger Daniel underwent his first open-heart surgery procedure was performed by Dr. Evan this new technique, we had complete when he was only 10 days old and seemed Zahn, Chief of Cardiology for the Congenital confidence in them. Daniel’s fast recovery Wearing a brace is a tall order for a small child, perform the surgery was one of the best destined for a future in which surgeries Heart Institute and an international leader has made us very glad that we did.” particularly one as active as Ashley, and Ms. would be needed perhaps every decade or in developing and implementing minimally Alvarez anticipated each three-month follow-up we’ve ever made. so as the replacement valves wore out. invasive heart procedures. The Congenital Heart Institute at Miami appointment with dread. “Dr. Shufflebarger — Betsy Alvarez, Ashley’s mother Children’s Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital had told me she would likely need surgery in But thanks to doctors at Miami Children’s For Daniel, the FDA study came just at the for Children in Orlando offers one state-of-the-art the future, but when her curvature reached 50 Hospital, Daniel had the opportunity to break right moment. Instead of surgery and a program at two locations. degrees – the point where surgery is required – Dr. Shufflebarger perform the surgery was this pattern and make some history with a new lengthy and painful recovery, Daniel went I was beside myself,” recalls Ms. Alvarez. one of the best we’ve ever made,” said Ms. procedure that spared him the complex surgery home within a day of the new procedure Alvarez. “We were lucky to have the very best and subsequent long recovery. In February with only a band-aid to cover the site where Not willing to accept anything at face value, doctor here in our own home town. Ashley 2007, Daniel became one of the first children the valve was inserted. If future procedures the Alvarez family visited scoliosis specialists has made an incredible recovery and we owe in the nation to benefit from a new heart valve are needed, a replacement valve can be in Texas, New York and California before it all to the Miami Children’s spinal team.” replacement procedure in which the valve is inserted over the existing one using the same recognizing that Ashley’s best bet was right implanted without invasive surgery. minimally invasive method. at home in Miami.

10 11 Success Linet Achieves Her Linet’s case presented special challenges. A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALEX in December 2006, Dr. Sandberg removed Milestones The first step was to disconnect the When Alex Rodriguez was 8 years old, the tumor using intraoperative motor First feedings and potty training successes esophagus from the trachea and reconnect he began experiencing numbness in his mapping technology developed by the Miami are developmental milestones that mothers the esophagus to itself. A feeding tube was right hand, particularly when trying to grip Children’s Brain Institute. The technology and fathers take quiet delight in recognizing. also placed so that the baby could receive a pencil. Alex’s mother, Lisi Guerrier, first supports the surgical team in ensuring that But for the parents of Linet Travieso, these nourishment until the upper digestive tract assumed that her budding student was all tissue necessary to preserve motor skills seemingly routine accomplishments have repair was complete. In addition, a second simply trying to dodge his homework. She is left intact. been cause for major family celebration. defect in the esophagus was repaired in the was completely unprepared for a Broward spring of 2007. neurologist’s diagnosis: Alex had a tumor in When school resumed in January 2007, the left lobe of his brain, perilously close to Alex was back in the classroom. Today, at 13, Thanks to Dr. Stylianos, we have the A colostomy was performed in 2006 to the area that controlled his motor movement. he is completely seizure-free with no motor perfect baby girl we dreamed of. help Linet function until she had matured to impairment. The Indian Ridge Middle School the point where an anal opening could be For several years, doctors in Hollywood near — Elizabeth Alvarez, Linet’s mother constructed in the summer of 2007. the family’s home monitored the benign Dr. David Sandberg was the first doctor tumor. They recommended against surgical Born in August 2006 with an esophagus that Everything came together in the fall of 2007 removal due to concerns that the procedure we’d spoken to who was confident he was connected to her trachea and without when the colostomy was closed up and the would impair Alex’s motor ability. So the an anus, tiny Linet was transferred to Miami feeding tube removed. Remarkable for a family waited. Alex, a straight A student, could remove the tumor without impacting Children’s Hospital within hours of her birth. child who has undergone so many surgeries, was put on medication to control seizures In 2007, with five major reconstructive Linet is making all her developmental associated with the tumor. Alex’s motor skills. surgeries behind her, Linet was wowing her milestones and is a happy and playful child. — Lisi Guerrier, Alex’s mother doctors and family, eating pureed food on her Having heard about the world-renowned team own and making strides with toilet training at “We are so very blessed,” said Ms. Alvarez. at Miami Children’s Brain Institute, Ms. Guerrier seventh grader continues to rack up mostly only 18 months of age. “Thank you, Miami Children’s.” brought Alex to see neurosurgeon Dr. David straight A report cards and plays trumpet Sandberg in July 2006. “He was the first doctor in band. Elizabeth Alvarez and Raul Travieso, Linet’s we’d spoken to who was confident he could parents, say they owe it all to Dr. Steven remove the tumor without impacting Alex’s motor As for Dr. Sandberg, he is the family’s hero. Stylianos, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at skills,” she said. “He assured us he would not “He is the most amazing, gentle person,” Miami Children’s Hospital and a nationally do anything that would leave Alex in a worse said Ms. Guerrier. “Throughout the entire recognized pediatric surgical leader. situation. But he felt surgery would make it process he was so caring and thoughtful. possible for him to live a completely normal life. We are so fortunate that Alex was in his care.” “Dr. Stylianos was very brilliant with Linet,” “Without the procedure, it was unlikely that Alex Linet Travieso and Dr. Stylianos said Ms. Alvarez. “Before she was born, I would ever be able to drive a car because he never would have imagined having a child was prone to break-through seizures even while with such medical needs. Now, thanks to Dr. on his medication.” Stylianos, we have the perfect baby girl we dreamed of.” To set the stage for surgery, Dr. Sandberg first worked with Dr. Trevor Resnick, Director of the Division of Neurology at the Brain Institute, to pinpoint the precise location of the tumor and the seizure activity. Then, Alex Rodriguez

12 13 Looking ahead with advanced research. Research ‘Smart’ Brain implants and Our philosophy has always been to minimize the implantable heart valves cumulative trauma that our young patients must The future of medicine is happening now at Miami Children’s thanks to new treatments endure over the course of their lifetime. being developed through the hospital’s — Dr. Evan Zahn, MD, research institute. 2007 was a standout Chief of Cardiology, The Congenital Heart Institute year as the hospital brought to life improved and industry partners to create new hope interventions for those children struggling with Improving Lives of Children chronic conditions ranging from congenital for children with debilitating brain disorders,” with Scoliosis and Limb heart disease to chronic brain disorders. said Dr Prasanna Jayakar, Chairman of the Brain Institute. “The smart implants Deformities Miami Children’s Hospital’s Department of “Miami Children’s Hospital is one of the largest apply minute electrical pulses to specific Orthopaedics plays a leading national and providers of top quality pediatric medical areas in the brain, acting as miniaturized international role in developing and refining research in the region,” said Chief Research pacemakers that ease the abnormal firing of treatments for children with scoliosis and Officer Raul Herrera, MD, who was appointed brain networks to alleviate symptoms. The limb deformities. Dr. Harry L. Shufflebarger, to lead the Miami Children’s Hospital Research pacemaker is activated only when a smart head of the department’s Spinal Surgery Institute in 2007. The institute, including its microchip detects impending abnormal brain Division, conducts ongoing research to Clinical Research Center, is currently active firing, a novel approach with unparalleled optimize surgical methods associated with in more than 150 research protocols with a efficacy and safety that offers great promise the use of an implantable rod for correcting contract value of more than $12 million. to improve the lives of our children,” he said. spinal curvatures that he helped to develop more than a decade ago. Dr. Shufflebarger “I am proud of the commitment of our doctors to Minimally Invasive Heart shares his research findings through national improving the lives of children and their families Valve Replacement and international conferences and has through leadership in academic, clinical and The Congenital Heart Institute at Miami published more than 15 textbook chapters. translational research,” said Dr. Herrera. Children’s Hospital was one of only three pediatric heart centers nationwide – and the 2007 Highlights: only center in the Southeast – to participate Dr. Christopher Iobst, who heads the ‘Smart’ Brain Implants in a study to evaluate use of a first-of-its- department’s Limb Correction Division, was the recipient of the 2007 St. Giles Young What sounds like a futuristic fantasy is fast kind heart valve replacement system that Investigator Award presented by the Pediatric becoming reality for children with chronic can be delivered to pediatric patients without Orthopaedic Society of North America for brain conditions. Continuing its national invasive open-heart surgery. Typically, his national research leadership. The award leadership, Miami Children’s Brain Institute children with congenital valve defects must recognizes young physicians who are dedicated has established a Smart Brain Implants Center undergo multiple open-heart surgeries to conducting research to benefit orthopaedic to begin development of minimally invasive over a lifetime as replacement valves are patients. Dr. Iobst specializes in the correction neurosurgery procedures to treat children outgrown or wear out. “Our philosophy has of limb length discrepancies and deformities with chronic conditions such as epilepsy, always been to minimize the cumulative and conducts research to evaluate outcomes movement disorders and severe depression. trauma that our young patients must endure associated with the latest techniques. The procedures, to be offered starting in 2008, over the course of their lifetime. This new, will involve placement of tiny implant devices non-surgical method of valve replacement capable of modifying adverse brain activity. is a quantum leap forward toward achieving “We are working with our university affiliates this goal,” said Dr. Evan Zahn, the hospital’s principal investigator in the study to evaluate use of the Medtronic Melody™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve and Ensemble™ Transcatheter Delivery System.

14 15 Exceeding Care Standards presented papers, posters and workshops

through Cancer Research at pediatric academic and research society Research Miami Children’s Hospital works closely with meetings. This shared knowledge benefits Children’s Oncology Group (COG) to identify the global pediatric care community. cancer causes and pioneer new treatment strategies and cures. “Miami Children’s BRAIN INSTITUTE: LEADING Hospital’s active involvement in research THE WAY IN EARLY DETECTION allows our physicians to offer innovative OF DISORDERS treatment options for children with cancer. For children with brain and neurometabolic We are currently assisting more pediatric disorders, time is cognitive ability. Time is patients with COG treatments than any other physical coordination. Time is quality of life… $450,000 provider in the region,” said Dr. Enrique or even life itself. Escalon, Director of the Miami Children’s Grant from the Peacock Foundation Cancer Center. To ensure that children with neurological that established the Critical Outreach Prevention (COP) and neurometabolic disorders receive Program at Miami Children’s Brain Institute. Saving Newborns the early intervention they so urgently with Congenital need, Miami Children’s Brain Institute has Diaphragmatic Hernia established the Critical Outreach Prevention (COP) Program to promote physician Treatment models being implemented by the awareness in the southeastern United Division of Neonatology at Miami Children’s States and Caribbean region. Hospital are dramatically increasing survival for children born with diaphragmatic hernia, The establishment of the COP Program was a hole in the tissue that separates the chest made possible through a $450,000 grant from cavity from the abdomen. The life-threatening the Peacock Foundation, garnered through condition allows abdominal organs to the support of the Miami Children’s Hospital move into the chest cavity, impairing lung Foundation. “Our goal is to ensure better care development. Miami Children’s methods and reduce morbidity and mortality through for managing newborns with this condition, earlier diagnosis and timely intervention,” including gentle ventilation, make it possible said Dr. Prasanna Jayakar, Chairman of the to delay surgery until the babies are stable. Brain Institute and the principal investigator As a result, survival rates have improved from associated with the Peacock Grant. 57 percent to nearly 90 percent, far exceeding national benchmarks. In addition, Dr. F. Amed “The program will familiarize pediatricians and Soliz, head of the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive pediatric neurologists with the early signs of Care Unit, is overseeing animal research to neurological and neurometabolic disorders determine if drugs given in utero to fetuses where prompt treatment can save lives or avoid with diaphragmatic hernia can improve brain damage,” he said. outcomes at birth.

Sharing Research to Benefit A specific subsection of the study is also being carried out through four other international Children Everywhere centers: Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Miami Children’s physicians have published New York, UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, numerous articles in internationally Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in recognized medical journals and have London, and Rothschild Hospital in Paris.

16 17 health and safety in the region through its

BLUE CROSS BLUE Reaching Out SHIELD ANNOUNCES own many initiatives as well as collaboration FINANCIAL COMMITMENT with other organizations. TO BRAIN INSTITUTE From the hospital’s Health on Wheels It’s called “the Blue Concourse” – a mobile medical units, which reach out welcoming place for the approximately to underserved children, to educational 35,000 patients who seek care each year at programs to promote safety and collaborative the Miami Children’s Brain Institute – and it is a tribute to the $1.5 million commitment of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) to this leading edge service for children with Miami Children’s is undoubtedly a regional brain anomalies. The Blue Concourse was leader in putting children’s wellness first. 35,000 dedicated in 2007 at a ceremony attended by representatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Patients who seek care each year at the initiatives to help children be safe and get fit, local entertainment legends Emilio and Gloria Miami Children’s Brain Institute. Miami Children’s is undoubtedly a regional Estefan. The Gloria Estefan Foundation has leader in putting children’s wellness first. partnered with BCBSF to help raise funds and awareness for the Brain Institute. Helping Those Who REACHING OUT TO KEEP Need us Most CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE In 2007, Miami Children’s Hospital provided more than $17.4 million in uncompensated care Scene 1: A cheerfully painted medical van to meet the needs of South Florida’s children. pulls into a migrant camp. A smiling doctor opens the door to welcome a group of Most of these funds provide essential inpatient uninsured children who will receive free and outpatient services for uninsured children vaccinations and medical exams. with serious or critical care needs as part of the hospital’s important ongoing role as a regional Scene 2: A 12-year-old boy identified as at- safety net hospital. risk receives assistance with homework and health and fitness practices at a program in The balance – approximately $500,000 – Miami’s Overtown district. supports primary care of at-risk children through

the hospital’s Health on Wheels outreach Scene 3: A family that keeps a pistol in their program. home receives a free gun lock from their pediatrician through a program supported by Miami Children’s.

Looking out for the well being of South Florida’s children requires the work of many hands. Miami Children’s Hospital is proud to play a significant role in advancing pediatric

18 19 Health Connect in our Schools: Miami

HEALTHCARE OUTREACH Reaching Out THROUGH SCHOOLS AND Children’s Hospital supported the development CARE SETTINGS of the Health Connect in our Schools program, INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE: founded by The Children’s Trust to address the PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION need for school-based healthcare. Through the Health on Wheels: Miami Children’s program, Miami Children’s Hospital provides Hospital’s Health on Wheels outreach staffing for six clinics based at Miami-Dade program, administered by the hospital’s County schools, providing primary care, first Division of Preventive Medicine, features aid and assessment as needed. two 40-foot mobile medical/dental units that provide primary care services at public Building Healthy Connections: Miami schools, migrant camps and community Children’s Hospital also participates in the activity centers with high populations of Building Healthy Connections Program, which at-risk children. offers health services at Head Start-affiliated child care centers. The program helps 100,000 The mobile units are staffed by board- ensure that the children receive necessary certified physicians, nurse assistants and immunizations and that health problems are Children and adolescents served by Miami Children’s paramedics. To date, the team has served identified early in a child’s life. Hospital’s Health on Wheels outreach program in nearly 100,000 children and adolescents in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. AFTER CARE AND SUMMER The program targets medically uninsured CARE PROGRAMS children and works to establish a medical OK FINE: To help children in the city’s Overtown home for them to ensure continuity of community reach their academic potential, care and promote better health. Since the Miami Children’s Hospital teamed up, starting program’s inception in 1995, the staff has in 2004, with the Florida Department of been able to identify more than 462 children Education, the Alonzo Mourning Foundation with life-threatening diseases. These children and other sponsors to develop the OK FINE have been treated successfully. (Overtown Kids – Fitness, Involvement, Nutrition and Education) program at the Overtown Youth Brightening Smiles for Disadvantaged Children: Center. The program, which has touched the Tooth decay is the most common chronic lives of hundreds of children and families, childhood disease and low-income children are offers recreational and academic after-school most likely to be affected by it. Of the 463,000 and summer programs for children at risk low-income children in Miami-Dade County, it of poor classroom performance and is being is estimated that less than 20 percent receive considered as a model for other communities. annual dental care. To address the situation, Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Health Foundation of South Florida came together in 2006 to create “Healthy Smile, Happy Face,” a program that’s bringing dental services and education to low-income children in Miami, Brownsville, Homestead, Florida City and Overtown.

20 21 “Fit to Play” Program Promotes Summer • biographical information on the

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Reaching Out Health and Safety: In 2007, Miami Miami Children’s Hospital’s Department of hospital’s 650-member medical staff Children’s Hospital joined in a Miami-Dade Staff and Community Education offers a • links to resources on children’s health County initiative to promote better health variety of health and safety-related classes and medical issues among school-age children during the and programs for parents, caregivers and • links to hospital publications summer months. The hospital is a partner children. Programs and topics include: • information on Miami Children’s in the “Fit to Play” program founded by the research protocols Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation • Stranger danger • an e-card function so friends and Department to promote better health and • Pool safety family can send hospitalized children reduce childhood obesity. The program offers • Safe Sitter Program (16-hour program an electronic greeting card a full-time day summer camp program for that instructs teens in caring for small • links to child-friendly activity sites children ages 6 to 14 at more than 40 county children) • information on volunteer and parks and has the potential to serve as a • Internet safety philanthropic opportunities model for parks departments nationwide. • First aid • CPR for parents and caregivers For more information, visit www.mch.com. HEALTH AWARENESS • Dealing with sexuality Miami Children’s Hospital works diligently • Child safety seat inspection station, to promote health and safety awareness offering assesment of safety seats through a variety of means, including classes for proper installation, product recalls on health and safety topics and sharing of and appropriateness for age of child information. The hospital also includes health • Safety on wheels rallies available 40 tips, and KidsHealth content on wellness and on request to teach children about health issues in English and Spanish on its safety and inspect bikes, helmets and County parks partnering with Miami Children’s website, www.mch.com. other wheeled craft for safety Hospital to offer full-time day summer camp • Safety health fairs programs for children 6 to14. Partnering with the News Media: Miami Children’s partners with the news WEBSITE OF CHOICE media to share important health and Miami Children’s website got a whole new safety information. In 2007, the hospital look and structure in 2007, including new collaborated with CBS-Channel 4 to share features, such as a virtual tour of the main summer safety messages. In addition, the campus and interactive “department finder” hospital ran advertorials featuring health maps to help families find their way. and safety messages in The Miami Herald and The Sun-Sentinel. The award-winning website – one of the most comprehensive among pediatric hospitals nationwide – was reorganized to make its vast Partnering with State Attorney: In 2007, storehouse of information more accessible Miami Children’s partnered with the State and appealing. Site offerings include: Attorney’s Office to promote gun safety for children in households with guns. Gun • information on hospital services safety locks are being distributed to local • information on Miami Children’s pediatricians along with gun safety messages outpatient facilities for the parents. • find-a-physician resources to help families locate a doctor to meet their specific needs

22 23 Looking at lasting achievements.

quality and training of doctors and nurses, Recognition DOUBLE HONORS: as well as child-friendliness, support for MCH TWICE RANKED AMONG families and community involvement. Miami Children’s was listed among “America’s BEST CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S.News & World IN 2007… August brought word of the U.S.News ranking, Banners were hoisted with Miami Children’s listed 26th among Report and also included in Child magazine’s on the Miami Children’s the nation’s pediatric hospitals–the only Hospital grounds in hospital in Florida to make the list. To be 2007 ranking of top pediatric facilities. 2007 celebrating the eligible for the U.S. News ranking, medical hospital’s double ranking facilities were required to be classified Miami Children’s was first included in the among the nation’s by the National Association of Children’s magazine’s list in 2006 and moved up in the top pediatric hospitals. Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) ranking significantly in 2007. This is the first Miami Children’s as a free-standing children’s hospital or as year that Training magazine has expanded its was listed among “America’s Best Children’s a children’s “hospital within a hospital.” Of rankings to include a “Training Top 125” list. Hospitals” by U.S.News & World Report and was the 122 children’s hospitals that met this In the past it has selected 100 companies also included in Child magazine’s 2007 ranking standard, 113 responded to a U.S.News for ranking. of top pediatric facilities. survey asking for data and statistics on a variety of procedures such as the number of Inclusion in the Training Top 125 is based on The year of accolades bone marrow transplants and difficult heart many factors, including financial commitment, got off to a fast start operations performed. programs offered, methods of evaluation, in January, when workplace surveys, and data related to Child listed Miami …ONE OF employee turnover and referrals. Others Children’s Hospital THE BEST named to the list include such giants of industry 26th nationwide. In U.S. TRAINING as Verizon, Ritz-Carlton and Wachovia. addition, the magazine HOSPITALS, ranked the hospital’s Emergency Department 10th nationally for TOO Adding to the banner year, Miami Children’s “Emergency Care”– the only facility in the state was ranked 16th in the nation by Training to be included in this subspecialty category. magazine in its annual list of the top 125 companies nationwide that excel at training To be eligible for inclusion in the Child ranking, and learning development. It was the top- the hospital completed an extensive survey listed hospital in the rankings. that included information on survival rates, the number of complex procedures and intricate surgeries conducted, clinical research studies, efforts to reduce medical errors, and the

24 25 A TRIBUTE TO LEADERS Rene V. Murai Recognition Several key leaders concluded years of Miami Children’s extends heartfelt service to Miami Children’s Hospital in 2007. appreciation to Mr. Rene Murai for his Miami Children’s Hospital is grateful for their devoted service to the hospital. Mr. Murai leadership and commitment. served as Chairman of the Miami Children’s Board of Directors from 2004 to 2007, Thomas M. Rozek helping to enhance programs and services Thomas M. Rozek, who served as President to improve the lives of the children of South and CEO of Miami Children’s Hospital since Florida. Mr. Murai has maintained a near 1999, retired at the end of 2007. “Tom Thomas M. Rozek, life-long commitment to Miami Children’s, President and CEO of Miami Children’s Hospital, 1999 to 2007 Tom Rozek is an exceptional leader with many achievements to his credit.

— Rene V. Murai, Chairman of the Miami Children’s Hospital Board of Directors from 2004 to 2007

working several summers at the hospital as Rozek is an exceptional leader with many a college student and providing leadership to achievements to his credit,” said Rene the board for many years. Miami Children’s V. Murai, former Chairman of the Miami Hospital is grateful for his enduring Children’s Hospital Board of Directors. commitment.

“His accomplishments include enhancing Dr. Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad 16 the hospital’s medical care, assembling Miami Children’s Hospital expresses a top-notch leadership team, solidifying Rene V. Murai, sincere gratitude to Dr. Anselmo Cepero- Miami Children’s was ranked 16th in the nation by Training the hospital’s finances and expanding and Chairman of the Akselrad, who concluded a two-year term magazine in its annual list of the top 125 companies Miami Children’s Hospital improving the hospital campus. All of these as President of the hospital Medical Staff in nationwide that excel at training and learning development. Board of Directors, 2004 to 2007 achievements have contributed to Miami 2007. Dr. Cepero-Akselrad’s leadership and Children’s being recognized among the commitment supported the advancement nation’s best children’s hospitals. We wish of medical practice at Miami Children’s Tom all the best as he enters this new Hospital. Dr. Cepero-Akselrad is Associate phase of his life.” Director of the Division of Pediatric

Nephrology at Miami Children’s and is board-certified in pediatric nephrology.

Dr. Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad President of Miami Children’s Hospital Medical Staff, 2006 to 2007

26 27 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION DR. CHRISTOPHER IOBST CAPTURES Healthcare Today magazine. Specific Recognition ‘YOUNG INVESTIGATOR’ AWARD pieces recognized include the hospital’s NATIONAL Dr. Christopher Iobst of the Department of physician radio spots, a series of newspaper Orthopaedic Surgery was the recipient of advertorials, the hospital’s annual report and a DENTAL PROGRAM RECEIVES the 2007 St. Giles Young Investigator Award physician referral print ad. ACCREDITATION AND GRANT presented by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society The Miami Children’s Dental Clinic was of North America. The award recognizes young WEBSITE GARNERS NATIONAL RECOGNITION awarded accreditation status from the physicians who are dedicated to conducting Miami Children’s website, www.mch.com, Commission on Dental Accreditation, following research in the field to benefit orthopaedic was honored by eHealthcare Strategies a site evaluation of its developing pediatric patients. Dr. Iobst specializes in the correction and Trends, at its eight annual eHealthcare dentistry program. The program offers of limb length discrepancies and deformities. Leadership Awards. The site received an award children’s dental care as well as pediatric of distinction for Best Rich Media, a category dental residency training. HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FOR that recognizes use of interactive media. COMMITMENT TO ORGAN DONATION PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP Miami Children’s Hospital received a Luminaire REGIONAL AWARDED PROGRAM ACCREDITATION Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Miami Children’s Hospital’s psychology Human Services (DHHS) in recognition of its HOSPITAL HONORED BY internship program was accredited by the commitment to organ donation. The hospital SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING American Psychological Association, following was recognized for achieving the DHHS “Gift Readers of South Florida Parenting Magazine an extensive evaluation and site visit. Each year of Life Donation Initiative” goal of 75 percent again selected Miami Children’s Hospital as the program provides training for seven students conversion of organ donor candidates. the Best Pediatric Hospital in Miami-Dade pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. County. The hospital was chosen “Best of the TEAM WINS NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD Best” for having achieved this recognition for RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Miami Children’s Department of Radiology 10 consecutive years. In addition, the Miami GARNERS CT ACCREDITATION and Division of Neurosurgery won first-place Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center was The Miami Children’s Radiology Department honors in the clinical medicine category at the selected as the Best Place for Neurological received accreditation status from the annual American Medical Association meeting. Evaluations in Broward County. American College of Radiology for its The study, launched in 2004, suggests Computed Tomography (CT) program. The that a new MRI imaging modality can aid CHAMBER OF COMMERCE department’s ultrasound and MRI services neurosurgical planning and prognosis related RECOGNIZES FOUNDATION have also been accredited. to neurogenic tumors. The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented Miami Children’s Hospital MICHELLE BURKE MARKETING DEPARTMENT Foundation with one of its 2007 Diamond RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD GARNERS NATIONAL AWARDS Awards. The awards recognize organizations Michelle L. Burke, MSN, ARNP, CPN, CPON, The Miami Children’s Marketing Department that make a difference in the lives of people was selected by the Association of Pediatric received 10 national awards for various within the South Florida community. Hematology Oncology Nursing as the recipient advertising and print projects. The department of the 2007 Jean Fergusson Excellence was the recipient of six Excellence in in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Healthcare Awards from Healthcare Marketing Education Award. Report, a publication that annually recognizes the best in healthcare marketing. The department also received four Aster Awards, which are presented annually by Marketing

28 29 EDUCATION TEAM ACHIEVES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS STAFF Recognition TOP REGIONAL HONOR Four members of the Miami Children’s family The Department of Staff and Community were recognized during the 10th Annual Health Education received a Gold Award – the highest Care Heroes Awards luncheon sponsored by the honor – from the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The Department of Staff and Community Those honored included: Evalina Bestman, PhD, formerly of the Education received a Gold Award for hospital’s Board of Directors, received the establishing the MCH Leadership Institute. organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dottie Thomas, RN, BSN, CIC, who recently American Society for Training and Development. retired as Director of Infection Control, was The department was recognized for establishing recognized in the nursing category for her the MCH Leadership Institute, an innovative leadership in the field of infection control. program for developing potential leaders among 35 hospital staff. Byron Smith, Security Supervisor, was recognized in the Individuals of Merit category The total number of regional and national awards in recognition MARIA FERNANDEZ ACCEPTS STATE AWARD for his work in sponsoring the State of of Miami Children’s excellence in children’s healthcare. Maria Fernandez, MSN, ARNP, Director of the Florida Safety and Career Day, which helps LifeFlight™ Critical Care Transport Program, was disadvantaged children. chosen Transport Nurse of the Year by the Florida Emergency Management Service (EMS). The Thomas M. Rozek, President and CEO until his award recognizes leadership at the hospital and retirement in late 2007, received a special award state level. for his leadership at Miami Children’s Hospital as well as his service to the Greater Miami Chamber JEANNETTE DIANA RECEIVES of Commerce. NURSING AWARD Jeannette Diana, MSN, ARNP, nurse practitioner MARKETING DEPARTMENT in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, received RECEIVES STATEWIDE AWARDS the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Miami Children’s received two 2007 Mark of Society Excellence in Leadership Award from the Excellence Awards from the Florida Society for University of Miami chapter. The award is given to Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing. The a member who introduces visionary or innovative hospital received recognition in the broadcast leadership approaches. advertising category for its physician/nurse radio advertising campaign and was also honored in the external publications category for the 2005 annual report.

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Inpatient Admissions Emergency Room Visits 2007 Sources of Revenue 2007 Inpatient Discharges by Payor

Net Patient Revenue 91.4% other & insurance Medicaid/ Financials Medicaid HMO 59.5% 14,000 85,000 HMO/PPO/Insurance 36.7%

13,000 80,000 84,002 13,569 83,856 13,297 82,362 13,210 81,158 80,326 12,000 75,000 78,397 12,595 12,601 75,484 12,346 11,000 11,861 70,000 Investment Income 6.1%

10,000 65,000 Contributions 0.2% 9,000 60,000 State, Federal and Other Grants 2.8% MCH Foundation Support Self Pay/ 1.3% Other Governmental Other Revenues State Disproportionate 3.8% 4.5%

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Share Funding 1.9% insurance & other & insurance

2007 STATISTICAL DATA Total Inpatient Days: 69,009 MCH South Dade Center Total Surgical Cases 2007 Expenses Total Inpatient Admissions: 12,346 Rapid Care: 15,212 Reinvestment in Inpatient Average Daily Census: 189 Outpatient Visits (Rehab & Diagnostic): 11,600 Insurance Property, Plant and insurance & other Inpatient Occupancy: 68.8% 2.3% Equipment 8.8% Total ER Visits (main campus): 78,397 MCH rehabilitation services – Miami Lakes Uncompensated Care 4.8% MCH General Clinic Visits: 8,885 Outpatient Visits (Rehab & other): 12,393 10,000 Depreciation and Supplies Ambulatory Visits: 7,069 11.1%

9,904 Interest 6.9% 9,000 Observation Visits: 2,317 MCH Dan Marino Center 9,475

9,102 Private Outpatient Visits: 146,549 Outpatient Visits (Rehab & Diagnostic): 17,012 9,116 9,021 8,966 8,945 8,000 Total Surgical Cases: 9,904 Average Length of Stay: 5.6 days 7,000

Purchased Services and

Other Expenses 21% 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Salary and Benefits 52.7%

32 33 A SPECIAL THANK-YOU FROM Our partnership with you and the Children’s Miracle Network helps us meet the financial needs of the many programs and research undertaken Estate of Harold T. Knutson Event Support Marin & Sons, Inc. Rosemary and Pedro A. Alfaro MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Juan Lacroze Leana and Steven Marks America’s Marketing Group – $50,000 + Bruce B. Lederman Ronne and Dr. Steven J. Melnick Division of Cargill Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCHF), a separately incorporated by the hospital each year and ensure that every child receives the best Vivian and Juan Carlos Mas

Elizabeth and Michael S. Lee Montenay Power Corporation Aon Corporation Support Neff Rental Inc. 501 (C) (3) charitable foundation, is grateful to the many kind and possible pediatric care. Isabel and Marvin H. Leibowitz Murai, Wald, Biondo & Moreno, P.A. Adrienne Arsht Susan and Myron T. Luce Naya Architects ASE Telecom & Data, Inc. generous supporters who work with us each year to make a difference $25,000-$49,999 Ellyn L. and Michael Magee Neuro Network Partners Atlanta Capital Management Ace Hardware Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is pleased to recognize and thank Mel Meinhardt Northern Trust N.A. Bank of Florida in the lives of the children and families we serve. The mission of the Arellano Construction Co. Mirna and Francisco Menendez Players Wives Fashion Show Melissa Bassett, PA the following individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations Constance and Miguel B. Fernandez foundation is to raise funds and awareness for Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital 25 + Club Premier Beverage Company Mary Bastian Franco Harris Lydell Mitchell Grid that have lent their generous support during the past year. Thank you all for Miami Children’s Hospital Cardiac Sheridan Healthcorp, Inc. Maria Beguiristain and the ongoing support of so many makes the mission a reality. Iron Golf Classic Intensive Care Unit Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP Kerrin and Peter L. Bermont making a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Florence Groover Frank Miami Children’s Hospital Food & Nutrition Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Ileana M. Bravo-Gordon Lisa Arianoutsos and William Hopkins Miami Palmetto Senior High Key Club Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA Ms. Ramona Busot MasTec Andria and Andres Miyares Surgical Information Systems Dr. Mario D. Cabrera Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC Dairy Queen International The Prentice Foundation, Inc. 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Gillis Sunoco/Aplus Anne Marie and Thomas M. Rozek International Dermatology Research, Inc. Federal Express Corporation Cerner Corporation Estate of Joseph S. Dubin Estate of Rosalie Sorkin GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Sunshine Gasoline Distributors RSI of Florida, Inc. Maria and Manuel J. Iraola Florida Heart Research Institute Diane and Allen De Olazarra Constance Cardoze de Fidanque St. Kevin School (Pre-K4) Jacqueline and Nelson D. Gonzalez Talking Rain SCC Soft Computer Carmen N. Iturralde Florman Family Foundation, Inc. Duane Morris LLP The Garner Foundation, Inc. U.S. Foundry & Manufacturing Corporation Susana and Agustin Gonzalez Sandro M. Tomaselli Skanska USA Building, Inc. Sara and Jimmy P. James Estate of Anna M. Fratantoni Eagle Brands, Inc. Leslie and Scott Gomez A Joy Wallace Catering Production, Inc. The Graham Foundation Raquel and Alberto Tuati Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. D.J. and Steven Kerr Hugoton Foundation Fiduciary Trust Company International Theresa Margaret Grote Fund WBFS-TV 33 Mel & Fran Harris Family Foundation, Inc. Angela and Michael Tuller Sodexho, Inc. & Affiliates Rhonda and Dr. Andrew Labbie Miami Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Trina and Alan M. Fisher Hollywood Media Corp. Judith and Sherwood Weiser Terry and Stuart Hayim Frank Vilar South Motors Company of Dade Philip R. Lacerte RE/MAX International FIU Foundation, Inc. Innovative Options Management LLC Victor L. and Doris F. Wright Trust Donnelly and Charles H. Heim Vior Funeral Homes Stericycle, Inc. Gayle K. Larsen Anne Marie and Thomas M. Rozek The Garner Foundation, Inc. INO Therapeutics, LLC Patricia and Allan Herbert Lynette and Marcus L. Wacker TLC Engineering For Architecture Philip Leitman GLB & Associates, Inc. Rose Rosenberg Isaacs Trust $1,000-$2,499 Hershey’s Tonya and Michael D. White Turner Construction Company Ace-Lighthouse Group $10,000-$24,999 Sheila and Gary Gregory Zoey Jones Ace Hardware Home Equity Mortgage Corp. Edwin Willinger Charitable Trust Bill Ussery Motors, Inc. Carolina and Mariano Macias Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Inc. Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A. Kane Family Foundation Pablo J. Acosta Sabrina Horn Barbara and Dr. Jack Wolfsdorf Irene and Dr. Malvin Weinberger The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc. Aflac Incorporated Nancy and Paul Humbert Kelly Foundation, Inc. Louis J. Aguirre Arthur Hoynack Yambo, Inc. Judith and Sherwood Weiser Mas Doral Developers, LLC Catherine Anderson Charitable Trust Johnson Controls, Inc. Kids 2 Kids, Inc. Ileana Albizu Alina and Edward Hudak York Holdings Corp. West Flagler Associates, Ltd. Mas Medical Group BP Amoco Kelly Tractor Company Jake Levin Memorial Fund Agustin R. Arellano, Sr. Meschelle and Brian G. Huether Dr. JoAnne Youngblut and William R. Anne McDougal Marnie and Virgil Bretz Keystone Holdings Group LLC. The Lewis Family Foundation, Inc. Trish, Mikey and Olivia Armand Impulse Enterprises LLC Youngblut $1,000-$2,499 Mirna and Francisco Menendez Samuel C. Cantor Charitable Trust Lehman Brothers, Inc. Microsoft Giving Campaign Astrid and Dominick Autolitano Maria and Manuel J. Iraola E. Jane Hubert and Dr. Evan M. Zahn Arnold L. Abreu Manuel Morales, Jr. Cargil International Corporation Macy’s Florida Midtown Athletic Club Weston Ayco Charitable Foundation Geraldine and Kevin R. Keenan Joshua Zvibleman Robert S. Aikman Ana Moran-Varela Cartier Latin America & Caribbean Richard C. Mariani, Jr.

* Deceased 34 35 Susan and C. David Morton $2,500-$4,999 Allied Advertising Public Relations Maria Duque Faheemah Khan The Pasta Factory Unlimited Rehab Network Graciela B. Nearing, Psy. D Aflac Incorporated All Medical Personnel John Dubois Elizabeth Kiss Patrinelly Group Elizabeth Vainder Norma Ryder and Bill Newcomb Barclay’s Jewelers Kathy Almeida Duffy’s Tavern Esther Klepach Rossy Pazos Valencia South Miami Condominium

Ana and Ramon F. Oyarzun Boca Bargoons American Home Mortgage Eagle Brands, Inc. James Knips Jason Pelberg Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Support Marta and Dr. Christian C. Patrick Elite Brands International American Messaging Eazypower Steven Kozlowski Alina Perez Wal-Mart/North Miami Beach Kristi and Alberto J. Perez Embrace Life Children’s Foundation Americas Media Group Echeverria Design Group Krispy Kreme – Miami Elizabeth Perez Warren Henry Auto Inc. Alejandra and José Perez Lois Freeman Assure A Cure Inc. Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa Sara Kuper Janine Perez Sharon Weaver Dulce and Javier Perez-Abreu Robert Hudson AT&T Wireless Morgan Eismann Karen Landero Kristi and Alberto J. Perez Teresa V-F and Lee Weintraub Ana and Oscar O. Poveda Papa John’s Pizza Atvmiaxtreme El Novillo Restaurant Carlos Latorre Phi Sigma Sigma Robbie Weir Lydia and Rodolfo Prio-Touzet Natalie Moreau Avborne Heavy Maintenance Meri Ellis Kevin Letize Kayla Pickarski West Elm Norma and Luis A. Quintero Fred Moss Wenceslao R. Baez, Jr. EMC Medical Center Lewis B. Freeman & Associates. P.A. Picnics Westchester Spanish Church Rene Ruiz Couture, Inc. Publix Super Markets, Inc. Anjul Baid Israel Encio Lifecell David Plummer & Associates Weston Hills Country Club Rilea Development Corporation Riviera Middle School Kenda Bailey Edgar Estrada Little Angels Christian School Giovanni Pofera Wild Oats Marketplace Maria E. Salinas Spirit Halloween Superstores Teresita Barreiro Maryuby Farah Little Hoolie’s Sports Bar & Grill Ponce De Leon Middle School Adrian Williams Teri and Paul Sallwasser Brett Toister Barfly Whiffle Ball Tournament Jacob Fein Maria Lopez Pope/American Legion WPBT Channel 2 José Sanchez Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Melissa Barnhardt Nina and Nick Feola Clara Lorenzo Linette Portugues WWNN Radio Lilliam Sanchez-Machado Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA Bass Pro Shop Dora Fernandez Ludlam Post Office Vivieghne Posschelle John Yearick Catherine Schechter Wisetouch Interiors Bears4Kids Teresa Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Luedeking Alexis Pozo Gabriela Yorlando Debra and Jeff Schottenstein Beckman Coulter/Employee Services Victor Fernandez Ruby and Victor Lugo Luis Prada Young Patroness of The Opera William Scott $1,000-$2,499 Bed Bath & Beyond Arlietys Ferrer Sue Lu Project Sunshine Lee and Christopher Zoller H. Allan Shore, Esq. Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation Jerry Benjamin FIU – Early Childhood Club Lu Family Alina Puig Zale’s Southern Business Communications AT&T Warren Berger FIU – Phi Sigma Sigma Susan Lujan R.J. Gator’s Jean and Eugene E. Stark Barnes & Noble Better Living Home Health Agency Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. Tori Lutz Simon Rafet Shalom Stern Barbara Goleman Senior High The Big Cheese Flores Family Lyons Corporate Park Real Live Properties Joann and Dr. Steven Stylianos The Biltmore Cellar Club The Biltmore Hotel Maria, Jose, Tonito, Christy, Andy, Alfy Magic Hut, Inc. Lourdes Reich Tansolaire, Inc. Jon S. Brandt Blue Book Publishing Company, Inc. Florida Marlins, L.P. Nancy Magner Carly Reiger Connie and Dr. Christopher F. Tirotta Caitlin Butler Blue Dolphin Studios Norma Fraser Main Moon Buffet, Inc. Mary Jane Reilly Walter S. Toole, II Cerner Corporation Joanne Bogdon-Diaz and E. Angel Diaz French Bistro Dr. Maria Manville RE/MAX Unique Realty True North Custom Publishing, LLC Children’s Skin Center, P.A./ Melissa and Rafael Bonafonte Susan and Douglas D. Gallagher Mario the Baker Rafael Reyes Ralph Velocci Dr. Ana M. Duarte Bongo’s Cuban Cafe Jessica Garcia Martin & Canonico Ritz Carlton Hotels Ana Teresa and Dominique Virchaux Shannon Davidson Boynton Beach P.D. Linda and John Genova Alicia Martinez Juana Rivera Julie and Michael Weiser Jodi and Robert H. Dickinson Norman Brammer Gilda’s Club South Florida Julia Martinez Rockway Swim Club Foundation Yanni Partners Doral Golf Resort and Spa – Shayna Brant Girl Scouts Troop #181 Regina Martins Rodbenders Raw Bar & Grill A Marriott Resort Eddie Britt Girl Scouts Troop #418 Khaalid McMillan Fernando Rodriguez Everbloom Growers, Inc. Emma and Sara Broad David Goihman Lisa Mendelson Rod’s Shim Myung Do – Martial Arts In-Kind Support Federal Express Corporation Linda Brown Miguel Gonzalez Vanessa Mesa Family Center $500,000 + First Class Productions, Inc Hannah Brun Maria Granados Bryant Meyer Lizy Roque The Michael Fux Foundation Lili Gambogi Sarah Caceres Gudino Family Teri & Marcel Meyer Jennifer and Ernie Roque Interval International Kate M. Callahan Gulliver Schools Wendy Meyer Gabriella and Javier Saez $50,000-$99,999 Isabel Interian Ada Castula Jocelyn Gurland Miami Children’s Hospital Danica Samuels Marriott International Jared The Galleria of Jewelry Theresa A. Catalano Guttentag/Erickson Education Department Luis F. Sanchez Rooms to Go Kerzner International Resorts, Inc. Chai Lifeline Hadassah-Mt. Scopus Miami Children’s Hospital Staff and Gabriella Santalo Levinson’s Jewelers Change The World Project Hair Cuttery Community Education Salvatore Scalia $25,000-$49,999 LF Stores Christ Congregational Church Hamilton Risk Miami Children’s Hospital Talent and Seminole Ridge High School Ace Hardware Mandarin Oriental Miami The Coffee Man Daniel Haldoupis Management Effectiveness Shavon Serrano Coral Gables Fire Department Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Irene Colsky Mercy Haldoupis Miami Palmetto Senior High – Spanish Jeffrey Shapiro FIU Dance Marathon William R. Nash, Inc. Community Blood Centers of South Florida Roberto Haldoupis National Honor Society Leanne Shapiro Macy’s Florida Philip Morris Usa Mary Conde The Heat Group Miami Seaquarium Gabriella Shyne Telefónica - USA Puropapel Cool-Breeze Air Conditioning Ronnie Heit Miami-Dade County Consumer Services Norman Silva Racing For Kids The Container Store Nanci Hellinger Department Sofitel Miami $10,000-$24,999 Repca USA Ltd, LLC. Aimee and Marcello Coppola Heloisa Jewelry Miami-Dade County Public Schools Helys and Ricardo Solana Cartier Latin America & Caribbean Rossman, Baumberger, Reboso & Spier, P.A. Coral Gables High School Interact Club Cristina Henderson Payroll Department Ariel Solorzano Diamond House Rotary Club of Coral Gables Creative Staffing, Inc. Frank Herbert Miami Senior High – World Issues Club Soroptimist International of Coral Gables L’Oreal USA, Designer Fragrances Division Rene Ruiz Couture, Inc. Crossmark Grisel Hernandez A. Mirabito South Florida Paralegal Association of Luxury Products Celia Sedaghat Analiz Cruz Homestead Air Force Base Simon Mogul Southwest Miami High School Bette Schifrin Sprint Communications Ana Cuadra Hooters – Fort Lauderdale Mom’s Club of Kendall Kim Stone WQAM St. Kevin Catholic School Miss Cuban American 2007 – Hotel Intercontinental Miami Orlidia Montells Target Summerville Charter School Lissette Garcia Hotel Victor Susy and Adolfo Morales Texas de Brazil Churrascaria $5,000-$9,999 Tyson Law Firm Dade County Federal Credit Union Humana Maurilio Morciego Tristan Terselich Burger King Corporation/Have It Your Ultra Pure Bottled Water, Inc. Dairy Queen/Bird Road Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Susan and C. David Morton Connie and Dr. Christopher F. Tirotta Way Foundation Under The Canopy David Williams Hotel Ideacom Sara Muñoz Tobacco Road Inc. Coral Gables Jewelers Stephanie Urbina Debborah D’Angelo Imperial Beauty Supply National Air Ambulance Tony Roma’s Harbor Beach Resort Marriott V2Eparty Planners Paula and Michael Daruna International Links Miami Network Liquidators/1 Nation Technology Toys For Hospitalized Children KB Toys Vida Brands Int – Phat Farm Nicholas Davila Investment Management Association Novis Pharmaceuticals Hortensia Trias Moonshine Marketing Sensei Mark Davis Isabel Interalan Brenna O’Brien Tropical Insurance Agency Passion Growers LLC/ Cheryl and $1-$999 Blanca Elena Delgado Robert A. Isbitts Melanie Ortiz Lisa Trujillo-Jacobson Jaime Peisach AAPSK (Pakistani Doctors) Del Pilar Fernandez Family Aura Jain Osceola Creek Middle School National Jr. Maria Tyler Perry Ellis International, Inc. Ron Abrams Raul Diaz Jewish War Veterans Honor Society Unicommerce Gilbert L. Porter Elementary A Gift Within, Inc. Dick Gruenwald Associates Marlene Juara Outback Steakhouse – Tampa United States Blood Bank Premier Beverage Company AIA Gifts Zena M. and Jeffrey W. Dickstein Doris Jui Teresa and Miguel Palmer University of Miami – Beta Alpha Psi Nelson and Sharon Ramirez The 94th Aerosquadron Dolce Entertainment Samuel P. Jones Palmetto Elementary School University of Miami School of Communication Ajilon Staffing Tim Door D.J. and Steven Kerr Second Grade Teachers University of Miami School Alf’s Golf Shop Do 1 Nice Thing Key Club at Spanish River High School Paramount Automated Food Services, Inc. of Law Canes Angels Program

36 37 The donor list reflects support received between January 1 and December 31, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCHF) is a separately incorporated 501(c) (3) MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 2007 DEPARTMENT CHIEFS AND DIVISION DIRECTORS 2007. We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted or misprinted your name. charitable foundation. All donations to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation are tax Please direct questions or corrections to Sofia Durkee at 786-268-1829. deductible as allowed by law. MCHF, Registration No. CH2282, has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, the Solicitation of CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER/SR VP FOR MEDICAL & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS There are many ways you can help secure a healthy future for our children – Contributions Act. DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION...... Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD...... 305/669-5811 through the gift of time, services, cash, stock, real estate, or by naming MCHF as PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF...... Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD...... 786/371-6259 a beneficiary in your will. For more information, please contact Meschelle J. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED Huether, Vice President of Estates, Gift Planning and Annual Fund, 786-268-1847 FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 VICE PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF...... Moises Simpser, MD...... 305/662-8380 or [email protected], or visit our website at www.mchf.org. WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT...... Wm. Christian Bauer, MD, Chief...... 305/666-6511 x3415 RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT...... Luis Llamas, DDS, Chief...... 305/662-7702 General Dentistry...... J. Michael Heider, DDS, Head...... 305/566-5428 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery...... William Means, DMD, Head...... 305/667-1191 Orthodontics...... Leonard Rothenberg, DDS, Head...... 305/598-8970 Pediatric Dentistry...... Mark Webman, DDS, Head...... 305/666-2068 Miami Children’s Hospital Miami Children’s Hospital NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT...... Trevor J. Resnick, MD, Chief...... 305/662-8330 2007 Board of Directors 2007 Medical Executive Committee Neuropsychology...... Gustavo J. Rey, PhD, Head...... 305/669-6503 Rene V. Murai, Esq., Chairman Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD, President ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT...... Wesley F. King, MD, Chief...... 305/662-8366 Mr. Mario Trueba, Vice Chairman Moises Simpser, MD, Vice President PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT...... Steven J. Melnick, MD, PhD, Chief...... 305/662-8248 Mr. Ghislain Gouraige, Jr., Secretary Abdulwahab Aldousany, MD; Cathy Burnweit, MD; Maria Franco, MD; PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT...... Deise Granado-Villar, MD, Chief ...... 305/663-6844 Israel Alfonso, MD; Mr. Joe Arriola; Mr. Mark Blank; José Carro, MD; Luis Gonzalez-Mendoza, MD; Ruben Gonzalez-Vallina, MD; Adolescent Medicine ...... Lorena M. Siqueira, MD, Director...... 305/663-6868 Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD; Mr. Gary Gregory; Ms. Donna Huck; Deise Granado-Villar, MD; Pablo Marcelo Laufer, MD; William I. Muinos, MD; Allergy & Immunology ...... José Carro, MD, Interim Director...... 305/662-8272 Mr. Robert Jordan; Mr. Manuel Kadre; Andrew Labbie, MD; Rigoberto Nunez, MD; Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD; John Ragheb, MD; Cardiology...... Evan Zahn, MD, Director...... 305/662-8301 Mr. Juan Carlos Mas; Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD; Mr. Gene Prescott; Otto Ramos, MD; Mario Reyes, MD; Manuel Soler, MD; Steven Stylianos, MD; Anthony Rossi, MD, Head, Cardiac Critical Care...... 305/662-8301 José Perez-Rodriguez, MD; Mr. Thomas M. Rozek; Moises Simpser, MD; Ernesto Valdes, MD; Jose L. Vargas, MD; Robert Vogt-Lowell, MD; Clinical Genetics & Metabolism...... Mislen Bauer, MD, Director...... 305/663-8595 Roberto Warman, MD; Joanne M. Youngblut, PhD, RN Roberto Warman, MD; Critical Care Medicine...... Andre Raszynski, MD, Director...... 305/662-2639 Ex Officio: Ms. Jackie Gonzalez, ARNP, Senior Vice President Dermatology...... Ana Margarita Duarte, MD, Director...... 305/669-6555 Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and Chief Nursing Officer; Emergency Medicine...... Rodney Baker, MD, Clinical Director...... 305/666-6511 x3588 2007 Board of Directors Mr. Kevin Hammeran, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer; Mr. Thomas M. Rozek, President & Chief Executive Officer Endocrinology...... Samuel M. Richton, MD, Director...... 305/662-8398 Mr. Mark Blank, Chairman Gastroenterology...... Jesse Reeves-Garcia, MD, Director...... 305/661-6110 Lucy Morillo, Esq., President Hematology/Oncology...... Enrique Escalon, MD, Director...... 305/662-8360 Mr. Alan Ojeda, First Vice President Miami Children’s Hospital Hospitalist Services...... Mario Reyes, MD, Interim Director...... 305/668-5500 Mrs. Teresa V-F Weintraub, Second Vice President 2007 Senior Leadership Team Infectious Diseases...... Otto M. Ramos, MD, Director...... 305/662-8378 Mr. J. David Scheiner, Treasurer Mr. Thomas M. Rozek, President and Chief Executive Officer, Neonatology...... Barry Chandler, MD, Director...... 954/838-2628 Mr. Thomas M. Cornish, Secretary retired Dec. 2007 F. Amed Soliz, MD, Head of NICU...... 305/663-8469 Directors: Mr. Karim Alibhai; Donald H. Altman, MD; Mr. Kevin Hammeran, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mrs. Constance M. Fernandez; Mr. Juan Carlos Mas; Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President Nephrology...... Felix Ramirez-Seijas, MD, Director...... 305/662-8352 Mr. William L. Morrison; Mr. Mario Murgado; Kenneth J. Reilly, Esq.; for Medical and Academic Affairs Preventive Medicine/Health Promotion...... Deise Granado-Villar, MD, Director...... 305/663-6844 Mr. Roberto Rocha; H. Allan Shore, Esq.; Ms. Susan M. Sibley; Mr. Pedro Alfaro, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pulmonology...... Moises Simpser, MD, Director...... 305/662-8380 Eric W. Sulzberger, Esq.; Mrs. Judy Weiser; Mrs. Dawn White Ms. Jackie Gonzalez, MSN, ARNP, Senior Vice President Rheumatology...... Rafael Rivas-Chacon, MD, Director...... 305/663-8505 Life Trustees: Donald H. Altman, MD; Mr. Harry Hood Basset, Jr.; and Chief Nursing Officer PEDIATRIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT...... Steven Stylianos, MD, Chief...... 305/662-8320 Mr. Mark Blank; Mrs. Florence Groover Frank; Mr. Abel Holtz; Kimarie Stratos, Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT...... Americo Padilla, MD, Chief...... 305/663-8439 Mr. Albert H. Nahmad; Mr. Ricardo Pines Mr. Juan Gonzalez-Barroso, Vice President, Professional Services RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT...... Nolan R. Altman, MD, Chief...... 305/662-8293 Ex-Officio Member: Mr. Thomas M. Rozek Ms. Nancy Humbert, Vice President of Strategic Business Planning SURGERY DEPARTMENT...... Deirdre Marshall, MD, Chief...... 305/662-8234 In Memoriam: Ambassador David M. Walters and Public Affairs Cardiovascular Surgery...... Redmond P. Burke, MD, Director...... 305/663-8401 Mr. Robert Nowlan, Vice President, Support and Clinical Services Neurosurgery...... John Ragheb, MD, Director...... 305/662-8386 Mr. José Perdomo, Vice President, Ambulatory Services Ophthalmology...... Roberto Warman, MD, Director...... 305/662-8390 Mr. Aristides Pallin, Chief Information Officer Otolaryngology...... Gaston de Cardenas, MD, Director...... 305/662-8316 Ms. Ana Poveda, Chief Human Resources Officer Plastic Surgery...... S. Anthony Wolfe, MD, Director...... 305/662-8234 Thoracic Surgery...... Michel H. Nahmad, MD, Director...... 305/662-8320 Urologic Surgery...... Rafael Gosalbez, MD, Director...... 305/669-6448 TRAUMA SERVICES...... Malvin Weinberger, MD, Director...... 305/662-8320 LIFEFLIGHT® SERVICES...... Andre Raszynski, MD, Director...... 305/662-2639 OPERATING ROOM...... Steven Stylianos, MD, Surgical Director...... 305/662-8320

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