Broward Health, Nicklaus Children’s to Collaborate on Pediatrics

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health, and Nicklaus Children's Health System have  approved an affiliation agreement to collaborate in expanding and enhance pediatric services across Broward County, with a goal of fully integrating and enriching the pediatric care offerings by the latter part of 2025.

Broward Health ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. It has five hospitals, two trauma centers, and includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every specialty. Nicklaus Children's Health System, the parent organization of 307-bed Nicklaus Children's Hospital, serves close to 70% of children in the Miami market, and offers care to children in not only Miami-Dade but also Broward, Palm Beach and Martin County.

This partnership will combine Broward Health's community-focused healthcare network with Nicklaus Children's expertise in pediatric care. Through this collaboration, Nicklaus Children's will become the dedicated pediatric provider at Broward Health's Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs locations. The two organizations will enhance the breadth and depth of pediatric services in the community, they said.

The affiliation is expected to have an impact on pediatric care in Broward County, where approximately 16% of pediatric patients must leave the county for specialized care. This partnership aims to reduce these transfers, keeping children and families closer to home while providing the highest standard of care.

"Broward Health has been making great strides in expanding pediatric specialty care, and today's approval to move into an affiliation with Nicklaus Children's Health System is one more win for our community," said Broward Health President and CEO Shane Strum, in a statement. "Nicklaus Children's brings a vast array of subspecialty care, an enviable workplace culture and an adherence to safety and quality that Broward Health values deeply. By aligning our two great systems, we will change the landscape of pediatric medicine for Broward County.”