HEALTH SERVICES & IMMUNIZATIONS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD COUNTY Family Public Health Services: Birth Certificates, Immunizations, Children’s Dental, KidCare, WIC, Adult Specialty Dental, Family Planning, Health Education, HIV Prevention/Testing and more. (954) 467-4705 or www.broward.floridahealth.gov.
FLORIDA KID CARE DID YOU KNOW the Florida Department of Health in Broward County has a local Florida KidCare Outreach Program? Our customer service representatives are highly trained to provide assistance with Florida KidCare Program needs. Whether it be answering questions about eligibility, completing an application, or helping with account issues, our multilingual customer service representatives are here to help! Just call 954-INSURES (954) 467-8737.
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC CENTER Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Wellington & Weston. (954) 538-5500. • PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & [U18] SPORTS MEDICINE: Meeting the needs of the pediatric & adolescent population with orthopedic injuries ranging from scoliosis and spinal deformities, bone tumors, fractures, hand injuries and upper extremity conditions, limb lengthening & deformities, hip injuries & hip disorders, concussions, sports & dance injuries and much more, your child will be cared for by fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons and physicians: Dr. Michael Jofe, Dr. Randolph Cohen, Dr. Neal McNerney, Dr. Stephen Storer, Dr. Jeremy Frank, Dr. Eric Eisner, Dr. Matthew Fazekas, Dr. Michael Dressing, Dr. Andrew Gupta & Dr. Michael Aversano who combined have over 75 years experience. Diagnostic imaging by pediatric radiologists and technologists. Anesthesia care by board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists. Rehabilitation by licensed and doctorate level physical therapists. We provide a full spectrum of care. JDCH.com/Ortho. • PERFORMING ARTS & DANCE MEDICINE PROGRAM: Dance is a complex physical commitment that requires holistic treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Physicians and physical therapists from the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Center specialize in caring for youth and young adult dancers and performing artists. We apply a comprehensive evaluation from nutrition, bone health, and sports psychology in addition to management of acute injuries. Our experts specialize in the assessment and treatment of performance-related injuries. With experience caring for company dancers from the Boston Ballet and Boston Conservatory, we cater to the unique discipline of dance biomechanics, flexibility, strength deficits, injury prevention and pointe readiness. Young dancers can expect full evaluation, diagnostics and treatment of all injuries. JDCH.com/Dance.
NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PROGRAM The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Program is a regional leader in treating pediatric musculoskeletal conditions. In fact, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was once again identified among the best in the nation for Orthopedics according to U.S. News & World’s Report’s 2021-2022 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. Treatment for a variety of conditions is available at the Nicklaus Children’s Miramar Outpatient Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (305) 662-8366 or email orthokids@nicklaushealth.org.
PEDIATRIC SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE As South Florida’s only academic-based sports medicine program, the Institute’s collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of world-class experts offers innovative diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical treatments to patients - from student athletes and weekend warriors to professional athletes and champions, including the University of Miami Hurricanes, Miami Marlins, and U.S. Sailing Team. We offer locations in Broward and Miami-Dade that provide leading-edge expertise and treatments. Visit UHealthSportsMedicine.com for more details.
NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS AT CORAL SPRINGS Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was once again identified among the best in the nation for Cardiology & Heart Surgery and Diabetes & Endocrinology, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2022 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. Appointments with board-certified fetal and pediatric cardiologists, as well as pediatric endocrinologists, are offered at the Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists at Coral Springs. To request an appointment, please call (888) 624-2778 or visit nicklauschildrens.org/CoralSprings.
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An award-winning 250-bed hospital recognized for providing a wide array of services to Broward County & South Florida residents & worldwide visitors. We offer 24-hour comprehensive medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including oncology, cardiology and emergency care. We offer the latest in minimally invasive spine and colorectal surgery and are one of nine Joint Commission certified centers in the U.S. for minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Westside Regional is also certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the ACHA, and the hospital has also received its Thrombectomy Capable Center certification from the Joint Commission. Our outstanding staff, includes physicians, specialists and employees, all of whom place importance in making their patients feel welcome and comfortable. (954) 473-6600 or www.westsideregional.com.
SPEECH, PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL REHABILITATION CENTER JDCH.com/Rehab. (954) 265-4000. • PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy services and much more. Serving the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients – Our therapists specialize in the treatment of infants and children with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological deficits, sensory and auditory processing disorders, and developmental delay. Locations: Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines & Wellington. • [U18] SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES: Helping meet the unique sports injury prevention and treatment needs of children and adolescents. Every patient treated at [U18] receives one-on-one individualized physical therapy care provided by highly experienced orthopedic physical therapists. Our patients have our undivided attention, which can help improve outcomes. Our facilities are tailored specifically for the young athlete. Locations in Miramar, Coral Springs & Wellington. (954) 538-5500.
NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSTICS/MRI Nicklaus Children’s pediatric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services are one of the region’s most trusted. Clinicians and staff are trained to provide personalized care for babies, children, teens and young adults in an environment exclusively for infants to high school athletes. Services are available with or without sedation. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center in Weston, please call (877) 624-8413 or visit nicklauschildrens.org/Scheduling.
SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY The Children’s Services Council of Broward County funds over one hundred programs that support one in three children and their families county wide. Programs include: helping expectant mothers deliver healthy babies, providing safe and affordable childcare services, helping to keep youth out of the juvenile justice system, assist aging foster care youth to find housing and employment, assist grandparents and relative caregivers in finding support, assisting the special needs youth population to become contributing members of the community and much more. (954) 377-1000 or www.cscbroward.org.
VETERINARY & PET SERVICES HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY We help care for the thousands of homeless animals received each year. Learn about how you can help the homeless animals. (954) 266-6848 or www.humanebroward.com.
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