Looking beyond the horizon - Miami Children's Hospital Foundation

Founded in 1950, Miami Children’s Hospital has more than 600 physicians and isrenowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine. In addition to being hometo the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States, MiamiDear Friends,At Miami Children’s Hospital, much of ourOur focus on the future is never more evidentthan in Miami Children’s commitment topediatric research. In 2007, the hospital laidWelcomeChildren’s is the only licensed specialty hospital in South Florida exclusively for children.energy is devoted to the present. Each daywe reach out to help hundreds of childrengroundwork for dazzling new treatments,including “smart brain implants” that willand families with routine health matters, asexpand care options for children withwell as with complex diseases that requirecomplex brain anomalies, and implantableMISSION:To provide excellent family centered healthcare to children in an academic environmentthat meets or exceeds the expectations ofthose we serve and educate. To collaboratewith others in our community to improve thehealth status of children.VISION:Miami Children’s Hospital will continue to berecognized as one of America’s best children’shospitals and as Florida’s academic center ofpediatric clinical excellence providing a numberof Centers of Specialty Pediatric Excellencenationally and internationally.CORE VALUES:We will always do what is best for each child.We will always value those who serve children.We will always value diversity.We will always value integrity and honesty.We will always value leadership.the collaboration and expertise of toppediatric specialists.But even as we guide families of critically illchildren through the most challenging timesof their lives, we are also collectively lookingbeyond the horizon. This consistent forwardthrust ensures that our patients have accesspediatric heart valves that can be deployedvia catheter, minimizing the proceduralimpact on the child and family.We are pleased to be part of Miami Children’sfuture. We look forward to collaboratingwith the hospital’s physicians, employees,community leaders and patient families in theto cutting-edge treatments, that new caremonths and years ahead as we continue tocenters spring to life to enhance servicetrain our sights beyond the horizon to fulfill theaccess, and that collaborations are in placepromise of this great hospital.so that Miami Children’s continues to advanceto meet the needs of generations to come.Sincerely,2007 was indeed a year in which MiamiChildren’s maintained a steady focus onwhat lies ahead. We signed an affiliationagreement with the emerging FloridaInternational University College of Medicineto provide pediatric training to futurephysicians. This newly forged relationshipwill enhance the hospital’s educationaland research scope, and advance MiamiChildren’s standing as a top-tieredchildren’s hospital.M. Narendra Kini, MD, MHAPresident and CEOJuan Carlos MasChairman of the Board of DirectorsM. Narendra Kini, MD, MHAPresident and CEOExpansion of existing ambulatory facilities andTABLE OF CONTENTS:planning and development of new care centersin Doral and West Kendall also were on theFC Mission, Vision, Core Values1 Miami Children’s Welcome2 Profile of Dr. M. Narendra Kini3 Profile of Lucy Morillo4 Expanding Services7 FIU Affiliation8 10 Years of Transporting Children8 Slimming Down, Shaping Up with Shaq10 Success Stories14 Smart Brain Implants and ImplantableHeart Valves15 Minimally Invasive Heart ValveReplacement15 Improving Lives of Children withScoliosis and Limb Deformities16 Exceeding Care Standards ThroughCancer Research16 Saving Newborns with CongenitalDiaphragmatic Hernia16 Sharing Research to BenefitChildren Everywhere16 Brain Institute: Leading the WayIn Early Detection of Disorders19 Blue Cross Blue Shield Commitmentto Brain Institute19 Reaching Out to Help20 Healthcare Outreach ThroughSchools and Care Settings20 After Care and Summer Care Programs23 Health Awareness23 Educational Outreach23 Website of Choice24 Double Honors26 Tribute to Leaders28 Awards and Recognition32 Financial Highlights34 Support38 Department Chiefs and Division Directorshorizon in 2007. These new facilities will offerurgent care, rehabilitation and imaging services,and are expected to open in 2008.Juan Carlos MasChairman of the Board of Directors1

Looking to new leadership.NEW CEO DR. M. NARENDRA KINILOOKS TO THE FUTUREWhen he’s not running the region’s top pediatricfacility, you may find Miami Children’s newChief Executive officer caring for patients in thehospital’s Emergency Department.M. Narendra Kini, MD, MHA, who joined MiamiChildren’s in January 2008, is board certifiedin pediatric emergency medicine and plans toprovide care in the Miami Children’s EmergencyDepartment as a way to keep his hands quiteliterally on the pulse of the hospital’s patient base.“Staying active in patient care will help keep mefocused first and foremost on the patient andfamily experience at Miami Children’s, and howwe can enhance it going forward,” said Dr. Kini,who comes to Miami Children’s from the Novi,Michigan, corporate offices of Trinity Health. Heserved from 2004 as Executive Vice President ofclinical Operations and Improvement for Trinity, oneof the largest Catholic health systems in the nation.Dr. Kini brings to Miami Children’s a broadunderstanding of clinical care informatics, qualitycare models and advocacy honed throughleadership positions with GE Healthcare LeadershipInstitute, GE Medical Information Technologies andwith Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee,where he held the position of Vice President ofClinical and Support Services.“I look forward to working in concert with thehospital’s board, our fine physicians, communityleaders and employees to expand on thestrengths of this great hospital so that we cancontinue to meet and exceed the expectations ofthose we so proudly serve,” he said.A major focus for Dr. Kini is to advance the causeof expanding medical coverage for uninsuredchildren. “Children are our nation’s future. Weneed to provide all children with the continuumof care of a medical home to ward offpreventable illness and detect diseases at theearliest, most curable stages,” he said.Dr. Kini is also championing a hospital initiativeto address the problem of childhood obesity.The program will support children and familiesin making the lifestyle changes necessary forpermanent weight loss.“Access to processed foods and high densityfoods is easier today than ever. At the sametime, avenues for physical activity seem to bedecreasing. We can be catalysts for change,helping families to overcome these challengesand develop more healthy lifestyles,” he said.NEW FOUNDATION PRESIDENTLUCY MORILLO MEETS‘THE DIAMOND OF THE SOUTH’Lucy Morillo has found her calling at MiamiChildren’s Hospital Foundation. “MiamiChildren’s Hospital is such an amazingresource,” said the new foundation president,who came on board in January 2007.“Thanks to the vision and dedication of somany great leaders and caregivers in ourcommunity, this remarkable facility is makinga difference in the lives of thousands offamilies throughout Florida and beyond. Itis a privilege to be entrusted with the roleof raising funds and building friendships tosupport the important work of a hospital thatgives so much to so very many.”Ms. Morillo’s equally important role as amother lends special urgency and poignancyto the work she does. “I see all children asprecious. Nothing is more important than achild’s health. I have always referred to myson, Nicholas, as my diamond, my treasure,”she said. “I see him in the faces of childrenwho turn to us for care and support.”Under Ms. Morillo’s guidance, the foundationincreased fundraising in 2007 and plans areunderway for even greater success in 2008and beyond. Among other 2007 highlights,Ms. Morillo hosted the Inaugural DiamondBall in October, which set a foundation eventfundraising record, garnering $1.2 million.Diamonds are a theme that Ms. Morillo hasintegrated into the fundraising framework.She describes Miami Children’s as the“Diamond of the South” in recognition of itsregional pediatric leadership, which led herto introduce the new Diamond RecognitionSociety, which distinguishes donors based oncolors of increasingly rare diamonds – fromthe $15,000 “Champagne” level to the “RedDiamond” level of $10,000,000 or more.Prior to joining the foundation, Ms. Morilloserved as Executive Director of the Office ofEstate and Gift Planning at the University ofMiami. She earned her bachelor’s degree anda master’s degree in public administrationfrom Pennsylvania State University andreceived a law degree from the University ofPittsburgh School of Law. She is a memberof the Florida Bar.“I believe there are many philanthropiccauses to support, but ensuring that ourchildren remain healthy and well has alwaysbeen at the top of my priority list. To havethe opportunity to further the mission of anationally recognized hospital for childrenin our community is very rewarding,” saidMs. Morillo. “The measure of life is not itsduration, but its donation, and I try to makeevery moment count.”It is a privilege to be entrusted with the roleof raising funds and building friendships tosupport the important work of a hospital thatgives so much to so very many.— Lucy Morillo, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation PresidentLucy MorilloMiami Children’s HospitalFoundation PresidentProfile23

Looking to expand for a growing community.REACHING OUT TO SERVEFAMILIES THROUGHOUTSOUTH FLORIDAMiami Children’s Hospital continued toexpand services in neighborhoods throughoutSouth Florida in 2007, as part of a strategyto enhance convenience and improve accessto quality pediatric care while decompressingthe hospital’s busy main campus.“As demand for pediatric services continuesto grow, Miami Children’s is committedto enhancing access by extending andexpanding key services in communitiesthroughout the region,” said José Perdomo,Vice President of Ambulatory Services.expanded rehabilitation gym and the openingof an on-site heated pool for aquatic therapyand swim instruction. Also new for 2007,the center began offering orthopaedicand sports medicine services, and nowfeatures a gym to accommodate therapyand rehabilitation for orthopaedic conditions.Construction is also underway on a newUrgent Care Center for after-hours treatmentof minor pediatric injuries and illnesses.The Dan Marino Center offers families ofchildren with developmental disabilitiesand chronic medical problems the mostcomprehensive and integrated treatmentavailable in an outpatient setting. Individualservices include speech, occupational andphysical therapy, neurology, psychology,behavior modification, augmentative andThe South Dade Center also offers EarlySteps, an early intervention service forchildren 36 months of age or younger whoare at risk of developmental delays. Thecenter, which serves eligible children insouthern Miami-Dade County, enrolled 2,200As demand for pediatric services continues togrow, Miami Children’s is committed to enhancingaccess by extending and expanding key servicesin communities throughout the region.— José Perdomo, Vice President of Ambulatory Serviceschildren in Early Steps in 2007.Other offerings include rehabilitationservices and Miami Children’s HealthGrowthMiami Children’s Hospital Centersalternative communication (AAC), music therapyon Wheels preventive medicinein Doral and Kendall: Construction wasas well as educational and support services.outreach program.underway in 2007 on two new ambulatoryDiagnostic services include EEG, video EEGcenters slated to open in 2008. Thetelemetry, MRI and radiography/X-ray.The Miami Children’s Hospital South Dade25,000-square-foot Miami Children’sCenter is located at 17615 SW 97th AvenueHospital Doral Center will be located atThe Dan Marino center is located at 2900(Franjo Road) in Palmetto Bay. For more3601 NW 107th Avenue and is expectedSouth Commerce Parkway in Weston. Forinformation, please call 786-268-1777 orto open during the first half of 2008. Themore information, please call 954-385-6274log on to www.mchsouthdadecenter.comMiami Children’s Hospital Kendall Centeror log on to www.mchdanmarinocenter.comServing Florida’s Children, 2000 to 2007Miami Children’s Hospital helps meet the careneeds of children from throughout Florida.From 2000 to 2007, the hospital drew childrenfrom 94 percent of Florida’s 67 counties,making it an important statewide resource.We’re here for all of Florida’s children.Miami Children’s patientswill comprise 35,000 square feet and willbe situated in the London Square buildingon SW 137th Avenue and SW 120thStreet. It is expected to open in late 2008.These new centers will offer a spectrum ofservices, including after-hours urgent care,diagnostics and rehabilitation services.Miami Children’s Hospital Dan MarinoCenter: The Miami Children’s Hospital DanMarino Center opened its doors in 1998 andhas since undergone multiple expansions tokeep pace with demand for services at thecenter, which now hosts more than 50,000patient visits annually. Growth highlightsfor 2007 include the completion of a new,Miami Children’s Hospital South DadeCenter: The Miami Children’s HospitalSouth Dade Center reported sizable growthin services in 2007. The after-hours UrgentCare Service provided care for 14,668patients, a 10 percent increase comparedwith the previous year, while the MRIservice, launched in 2006, provided nearly700 imaging studies. In other 2007 news,the center received a contemporary newlook both inside and out and completedconstruction on a beautiful therapeuticwalkway on the grounds for use by patientsand the community.Miami Children’s Rehabilitation Services –Miami Lakes: Miami Children’s RehabilitationServices – Miami Lakes reported significantgrowth in 2007. The center, which providesaudiology, physical, occupational andspeech therapies, hosted almost 12,000patient visits – nearly double the activity ofthe previous year. The center is located at14505 Commerce Way, Suite 450. For moreinformation, please call 305-512-1550 orlog on to www.mchmiamilakescenter.comMiami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center45

Growth8669 pediatric residents and 17 subspecialty fellows trainedin Miami Children’s Hospital residency program annually.FIU AFFILIATION MARKS EXPANDINGINFLUENCE IN PEDIATRIC EDUCATIONMiami Children’s Hospital – home to thelargest pediatric teaching program in thesoutheastern United States – bolsteredits longstanding commitment to medicaleducation in 2007 with the signing ofan affiliation agreement with FloridaInternational University College of Medicine.“We are delighted with the relationshipwe have developed with Miami Children’sHospital over the past year,” said FIU Collegeof Medicine Dean Dr. John Rock. “Ourstudents will benefit from the expandedlearning opportunities offered by one of theleading pediatric facilities in the world.”Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD, ChiefMedical Officer and Senior Vice Presidentfor Medical and Academic Affairs at MiamiChildren’s, said, “The relationship with FloridaInternational University College of Medicineprovides Miami Children’s Hospital a linkwith a medical school that will expand theeducational and research scope, and advanceMCH as a top-tiered children’s hospital.”Miami Children’s Hospital has a longtradition of medical education excellence.The hospital’s pediatric medical residencyprogram – now in its 45 th year – providestraining for 69 pediatric residents and 17subspecialty fellows annually. The residencyOur students will benefit from the expandedlearning opportunities offered by one of theleading pediatric facilities in the world.— Dr. John Rock, Dean, FIU College of Medicineand fellowship programs are accreditedby the Accreditation Council of GraduateMedical Education.“Medical education is one of our most centralmissions,” said Dr. Patrick. “Through thisleadership we ensure that quality physicians areavailable to serve the children of tomorrow.”The FIU College of Medicine was approvedin 2006 by the Florida Board of Governorsand the Florida legislature. The first class ofmedical students is expected to be admittedin the fall of 2009, pending provisionalaccreditation by the Liaison Committee forMedical Education.6 7

SLIMMING DOWN ANDSHAPING UP WITH SHAQSouth Florida children really look up to formerMiami Heat superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Thatmade the 7-foot-plus basketball legend a perfectrole model for a group of obese middle schoolchildren recruited to take part in a nationaltelevision series aimed at chronicling the teens’progress in pursuing healthier lifestyles.When Shaq chose his dream team ofspecialists for the series titled “Shaq’s BigChallenge,” his producers tapped MiamiChildren’s own Dr. William Muiños, a pediatricgastroenterologist, as the project physician.“Childhood obesity is a real problem in theUnited States,” said Dr. Muiños. “We feltsomething positive had to be done to educateand inform people about the grave dangersassociated with obesity – such as diabetes,heart disease and early death,” he said.Dr. Muiños, Shaq, a dietician and other teammembers worked with the children over anine-month period to help them develophealthier lifestyles and lose weight. Theirstep-by-step progress was captured in thesix-part ABC network series that aired duringthe summer months.“It was rewarding to see the children slimdown, become more active and change foodpreferences. We hope this inspires otherfamilies to challenge themselves to changetheir life to ward off serious illness andenhance quality of life,” said Dr. Muiños.10 Years of Transportingthe Region’s MostCritically Ill ChildrenA critically ill child struggles for life in a Naplesarea hospital. The medical team fighting tosave her knows the child’s best hope is hoursaway at Miami Children’s Hospital. Whatdo they do? They call in LifeFlight ® , MiamiChildren’s Hospital’s dedicated pediatriccritical care transport team.LifeFlight ® , which celebrated 10 years ofservice to the region in 2007, serves asa mobile intensive care transport program.Today, the team brings approximately1,000 children and newborns per yearto Miami Children’s from hospitalsthroughout the U.S., South and CentralAmerica, and the Caribbean via groundor air transport.The LifeFlight ® program features a state-ofthe-artground ambulance for South Floridatransports, a fixed-wing aircraft and twoSikorsky helicopters, the second of which wasacquired in 2007. All are outfitted with thelatest life-sustaining pediatric care equipment,and the LifeFlight ® team of critical carenurses, pilots and mechanics is top-notch,consistently receiving commendations fromstate accreditation teams for the quality andsafety of the service provided.“All of us at LifeFlight ® are proud to servechildren when they need help the most,” saidMaria Fernandez, MSN, ARNP, Director of theLifeFlight program. “Nothing is more rewardingthan delivering a child into the hands of thehospital’s amazing critical care team.”1,000Children and newborns transported per year to Miami Children’sfrom hospitals throughout the U.S., South and Central America,and the Caribbean via ground or air transport.Growth89

Looking at success with special treatments.SuccessDaniel Makes HistoryHistory was due to repeat itself for DanielRodriguez. At only 13, the Hollywood eighthgrader was in need of yet another open-heartsurgery, the fourth of his young life. BornThe Congenital Heart Institute at MiamiChildren’s is one of only three pediatric heartcenters nationwide – and the only center inthe Southeast – that participated in a Foodand Drug Administration study to evaluatethe use of a first-of-its-kind new heartvalve replacement system. The MedtronicMelody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valveand Ensemble Transcatheter DeliverySince the procedure, Daniel has grown severalinches, something his parents attribute in partto better health resulting from the procedure.He is happy and healthy, and pursues hobbies,which include caring for the family reptiles, andwill soon resume participating in local theater.“We had such faith in the doctors at MiamiChildren’s. They had performed his earlierASHLEY GETS AHEADOF THE CURVEThrough seven long years and countlessmedical appointments, Betsy Alvarez nevermanaged to smile in the presence ofDr. Harry L. Shufflebarger, Medical Directorof Miami Children’s Spinal Surgery Division.Not until the year 2007.Dr. Shufflebarger is one of the world’sleading experts on scoliosis. The surgicaltechnique he developed at Miami Children’smore than a decade ago is now in usearound the globe. The method involvessurgical insertion of implantable rods thatimmediately correct the spinal disfigurement,enabling patients to lead active lives.with a defect in his pulmonary heart valve,Daniel underwent his first open-heart surgerywhen he was only 10 days old and seemeddestined for a future in which surgerieswould be needed perhaps every decade orso as the replacement valves wore out.But thanks to doctors at Miami Children’sHospital, Daniel had the opportunity to breakthis pattern and make some history with a newprocedure that spared him the complex surgeryand subsequent long recovery. In February2007, Daniel became one of the first childrenin the nation to benefit from a new heart valvereplacement procedure in which the valve isimplanted without invasive surgery.We had such faith in the doctors at MiamiChildren’s. They had performed his earliersurgical procedures, so when they suggestedthis new technique, we had completeconfidence in them.— Melanie Rodriguez, Daniel’s motherSystem is delivered to the heart via a tinycatheter tube and then deployed. Theprocedure was performed by Dr. EvanZahn, Chief of Cardiology for the CongenitalHeart Institute and an international leaderin developing and implementing minimallyinvasive heart procedures.For Daniel, the FDA study came just at theright moment. Instead of surgery and alengthy and painful recovery, Daniel wenthome within a day of the new procedurewith only a band-aid to cover the site wherethe valve was inserted. If future proceduresare needed, a replacement valve can beinserted over the existing one using the sameminimally invasive method.surgical procedures,” said Daniel’s motherMelanie Rodriguez. “So when they suggestedthis new technique, we had completeconfidence in them. Daniel’s fast recoveryhas made us very glad that we did.”The Congenital Heart Institute at MiamiChildren’s Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospitalfor Children in Orlando offers one state-of-the-artprogram at two locations.“I was always so devastated about what washappening that I just couldn’t bring myselfto smile,” recalls the Miami mother of twoand real estate broker, who, together withher husband, William, first brought daughterAshley to see the world-renowned surgeonseven years ago. Dr. Shufflebarger confirmedthe family pediatrician’s preliminarydiagnosis of scoliosis, a disorder that cancause progressive curvature of the spine. Infact, 4-year-old Ashley’s spinal deformationwas already so pronounced that a nighttimebrace was required to discourage furthercurvature.Wearing a brace is a tall order for a small child,particularly one as active as Ashley, and Ms.Alvarez anticipated each three-month follow-upappointment with dread. “Dr. Shufflebargerhad told me she would likely need surgery inthe future, but when her curvature reached 50degrees – the point where surgery is required –I was beside myself,” recalls Ms. Alvarez.Not willing to accept anything at face value,the Alvarez family visited scoliosis specialistsin Texas, New York and California beforerecognizing that Ashley’s best bet was rightat home in Miami.Ashley underwent surgery in May 2007.Within days, the determined 11-year-old wason her feet and by August she had resumedswimming. “I think I’ve gotten stronger asa result of the experience,” said the busysixth grader, whose schedule includescheerleading, basketball and volleyball.As for Dr. Shufflebarger, he received a hugand a well-earned smile from a relievedand happy mother. “Our decision to haveOur decision to have Dr. Shufflebargerperform the surgery was one of the bestwe’ve ever made.— Betsy Alvarez, Ashley’s motherDr. Shufflebarger perform the surgery wasone of the best we’ve ever made,” said Ms.Alvarez. “We were lucky to have the very bestdoctor here in our own home town. Ashleyhas made an incredible recovery and we oweit all to the Miami Children’s spinal team.”Ashley Alvarez1011

SuccessLinet Achieves HerMilestonesFirst feedings and potty training successesare developmental milestones that mothersand fathers take quiet delight in recognizing.But for the parents of Linet Travieso, theseseemingly routine accomplishments havebeen cause for major family celebration.Thanks to Dr. Stylianos, we have theperfect baby girl we dreamed of.— Elizabeth Alvarez, Linet’s motherBorn in August 2006 with an esophagus thatwas connected to her trachea and withoutan anus, tiny Linet was transferred to MiamiChildren’s Hospital within hours of her birth.In 2007, with five major reconstructivesurgeries behind her, Linet was wowing herdoctors and family, eating pureed food on herown and making strides with toilet training atonly 18 months of age.Linet’s case presented special challenges.The first step was to disconnect theesophagus from the trachea and reconnectthe esophagus to itself. A feeding tube wasalso placed so that the baby could receivenourishment until the upper digestive tractrepair was complete. In addition, a seconddefect in the esophagus was repaired in thespring of 2007.A colostomy was performed in 2006 tohelp Linet function until she had matured tothe point where an anal opening could beconstructed in the summer of 2007.Everything came together in the fall of 2007when the colostomy was closed up and thefeeding tube removed. Remarkable for achild who has undergone so many surgeries,Linet is making all her developmentalmilestones and is a happy and playful child.“We are so very blessed,” said Ms. Alvarez.“Thank you, Miami Children’s.”A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALEXWhen Alex Rodriguez was 8 years old,he began experiencing numbness in hisright hand, particularly when trying to gripa pencil. Alex’s mother, Lisi Guerrier, firstassumed that her budding student wassimply trying to dodge his homework. Shewas completely unprepared for a Browardneurologist’s diagnosis: Alex had a tumor inthe left lobe of his brain, perilously close tothe area that controlled his motor movement.For several years, doctors in Hollywood nearthe family’s home monitored the benigntumor. They recommended against surgicalremoval due to concerns that the procedurewould impair Alex’s motor ability. So thefamily waited. Alex, a straight A student,was put on medication to control seizuresassociated with the tumor.Having heard about the world-renowned teamat Miami Children’s Brain Institute, Ms. Guerrierbrought Alex to see neurosurgeon Dr. DavidSandberg in July 2006. “He was the first doctorin December 2006, Dr. Sandberg removedthe tumor using intraoperative motormapping technology developed by the MiamiChildren’s Brain Institute. The technologysupports the surgical team in ensuring thatall tissue necessary to preserve motor skillsis left intact.When school resumed in January 2007,Alex was back in the classroom. Today, at 13,he is completely seizure-free with no motorimpairment. The Indian Ridge Middle SchoolDr. David Sandberg was the first doctorwe’d spoken to who was confident hecould remove the tumor without impactingAlex’s motor skills.— Lisi Guerrier, Alex’s motherseventh grader continues to rack up mostlystraight A report cards and plays trumpetin band.Elizabeth Alvarez and Raul Travieso, Linet’sparents, say they owe it all to Dr. StevenStylianos, Chief of Pediatric Surgery atMiami Children’s Hospital and a nationallyrecognized pediatric surgical leader.we’d spoken to who was confident he couldremove the tumor without impacting Alex’s motorskills,” she said. “He assured us he would notdo anything that would leave Alex in a worsesituation. But he felt surgery would make itpossible for him to live a completely normal life.As for Dr. Sandberg, he is the family’s hero.“He is the most amazing, gentle person,”said Ms. Guerrier. “Throughout the entireprocess he was so caring and thoughtful.We are so fortunate that Alex was in his care.”Linet Travieso and Dr. Stylianos“Dr. Stylianos was very brilliant with Linet,”said Ms. Alvarez. “Before she was born, Inever would have imagined having a childwith such medical needs. Now, thanks to Dr.“Without the procedure, it was unlikely that Alexwould ever be able to drive a car because hewas prone to break-through seizures even whileon his medication.”Stylianos, we have the perfect baby girl wedreamed of.”To set the stage for surgery, Dr. Sandbergfirst worked with Dr. Trevor Resnick, Directorof the Division of Neurology at the BrainInstitute, to pinpoint the precise locationof the tumor and the seizure activity. Then,Alex Rodriguez12 13

Looking ahead with advanced research.‘Smart’ Brain implants andimplantable heart valvesThe future of medicine is happening now atMiami Children’s thanks to new treatmentsbeing developed through the hospital’sresearch institute. 2007 was a standoutyear as the hospital brought to life improvedinterventions for those children struggling withchronic conditions ranging from congenitalheart disease to chronic brain disorders.“Miami Children’s Hospital is one of the largestproviders of top quality pediatric medicalresearch in the region,” said Chief ResearchOfficer Raul Herrera, MD, who was appointedto lead the Miami Children’s Hospital ResearchInstitute in 2007. The institute, including itsClinical Research Center, is currently activein more than 150 research protocols with acontract value of more than $12 million.“I am proud of the commitment of our doctors toimproving the lives of children and their familiesthrough leadership in academic, clinical andtranslational research,” said Dr. Herrera.2007 Highlights:‘Smart’ Brain ImplantsWhat sounds like a futuristic fantasy is fastbecoming reality for children with chronicbrain conditions. Continuing its nationalleadership, Miami Children’s Brain Institutehas established a Smart Brain Implants Centerto begin development of minimally invasiveneurosurgery procedures to treat childrenwith chronic conditions such as epilepsy,movement disorders and severe depression.The procedures, to be offered starting in 2008,will involve placement of tiny implant devicescapable of modifying adverse brain activity.“We are working with our university affiliatesOur philosophy has always been to minimize thecumulative trauma that our young patients mustendure over the course of their lifetime.— Dr. Evan Zahn, MD,Chief of Cardiology, The Congenital Heart Instituteand industry partners to create new hopefor children with debilitating brain disorders,”said Dr Prasanna Jayakar, Chairman ofthe Brain Institute. “The smart implantsapply minute electrical pulses to specificareas in the brain, acting as miniaturizedpacemakers that ease the abnormal firing ofbrain networks to alleviate symptoms. Thepacemaker is activated only when a smartmicrochip detects impending abnormal brainfiring, a novel approach with unparalleledefficacy and safety that offers great promiseto improve the lives of our children,” he said.Minimally Invasive HeartValve ReplacementThe Congenital Heart Institute at MiamiChildren’s Hospital was one of only threepediatric heart centers nationwide – and theonly center in the Southeast – to participatein a study to evaluate use of a first-of-itskindheart valve replacement system thatcan be delivered to pediatric patients withoutinvasive open-heart surgery. Typically,children with congenital valve defects mustundergo multiple open-heart surgeriesover a lifetime as replacement valves areoutgrown or wear out. “Our philosophy hasalways been to minimize the cumulativetrauma that our young patients must endureover the course of their lifetime. This new,non-surgical method of valve replacementis a quantum leap forward toward achievingthis goal,” said Dr. Evan Zahn, the hospital’sprincipal investigator in the study to evaluateuse of the Medtronic Melody TranscatheterPulmonary Valve and EnsembleTranscatheter Delivery System.Improving Lives of Childrenwith Scoliosis and LimbDeformitiesMiami Children’s Hospital’s Department ofOrthopaedics plays a leading national andinternational role in developing and refiningtreatments for children with scoliosis andlimb deformities. Dr. Harry L. Shufflebarger,head of the department’s Spinal SurgeryDivision, conducts ongoing research tooptimize surgical methods associated withthe use of an implantable rod for correctingspinal curvatures that he helped to developmore than a decade ago. Dr. Shufflebargershares his research findings through nationaland international conferences and haspublished more than 15 textbook chapters.Dr. Christopher Iobst, who heads thedepartment’s Limb Correction Division, wasthe recipient of the 2007 St. Giles YoungInvestigator Award presented by the PediatricOrthopaedic Society of North America forhis national research leadership. The awardrecognizes young physicians who are dedicatedto conducting research to benefit orthopaedicpatients. Dr. Iobst specializes in the correctionof limb length discrepancies and deformitiesand conducts research to evaluate outcomesassociated with the latest techniques.Research1415

35,000Patients who seek care each year at theMiami Children’s Brain Institute.BLUE CROSS BLUESHIELD ANNOUNCESFINANCIAL COMMITMENTTO BRAIN INSTITUTEIt’s called “the Blue Concourse” – awelcoming place for the approximately35,000 patients who seek care each year atthe Miami Children’s Brain Institute – and itis a tribute to the $1.5 million commitmentof Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF)to this leading edge service for children withbrain anomalies. The Blue Concourse wasdedicated in 2007 at a ceremony attended byrepresentatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield andlocal entertainment legends Emilio and GloriaEstefan. The Gloria Estefan Foundation haspartnered with BCBSF to help raise funds andawareness for the Brain Institute.REACHING OUT TO KEEPCHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFEScene 1: A cheerfully painted medical vanpulls into a migrant camp. A smiling doctoropens the door to welcome a group ofuninsured children who will receive freevaccinations and medical exams.Scene 2: A 12-year-old boy identified as atriskreceives assistance with homework andhealth and fitness practices at a program inMiami’s Overtown district.Scene 3: A family that keeps a pistol in theirhome receives a free gun lock from theirpediatrician through a program supported byMiami Children’s.health and safety in the region through itsown many initiatives as well as collaborationwith other organizations.From the hospital’s Health on Wheelsmobile medical units, which reach outto underserved children, to educationalprograms to promote safety and collaborativeMiami Children’s is undoubtedly a regionalleader in putting children’s wellness first.initiatives to help children be safe and get fit,Miami Children’s is undoubtedly a regionalleader in putting children’s wellness first.Helping Those WhoNeed us MostIn 2007, Miami Children’s Hospital providedmore than $17.4 million in uncompensated careto meet the needs of South Florida’s children.Most of these funds provide essential inpatientand outpatient services for uninsured childrenwith serious or critical care needs as part of thehospital’s important ongoing role as a regionalsafety net hospital.The balance – approximately $500,000 –supports primary care of at-risk children throughthe hospital’s Health on Wheels outreachprogram.Reaching OutLooking out for the well being of SouthFlorida’s children requires the work of manyhands. Miami Children’s Hospital is proud toplay a significant role in advancing pediatric1819

HEALTHCARE OUTREACHTHROUGH SCHOOLS ANDCARE SETTINGSINVESTING IN OUR FUTURE:PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTIONHealth on Wheels: Miami Children’sHospital’s Health on Wheels outreachprogram, administered by the hospital’sDivision of Preventive Medicine, featurestwo 40-foot mobile medical/dental unitsthat provide primary care services at publicschools, migrant camps and communityactivity centers with high populations ofat-risk children.The mobile units are staffed by boardcertifiedphysicians, nurse assistants andparamedics. To date, the team has servednearly 100,000 children and adolescents inMiami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.The program targets medically uninsuredchildren and works to establish a medicalhome for them to ensure continuity ofcare and promote better health. Since theprogram’s inception in 1995, the staff hasbeen able to identify more than 462 childrenwith life-threatening diseases. These childrenhave been treated successfully.Brightening Smiles for Disadvantaged Children:Tooth decay is the most common chronicchildhood disease and low-income children aremost likely to be affected by it. Of the 463,000low-income children in Miami-Dade County, itis estimated that less than 20 percent receiveannual dental care. To address the situation,Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’sHospital Foundation and the Health Foundationof South Florida came together in 2006 tocreate “Healthy Smile, Happy Face,” a programthat’s bringing dental services and educationto low-income children in Miami, Brownsville,Homestead, Florida City and Overtown.Health Connect in our Schools: MiamiChildren’s Hospital supported the developmentof the Health Connect in our Schools program,founded by The Children’s Trust to address theneed for school-based healthcare. Through theprogram, Miami Children’s Hospital providesstaffing for six clinics based at Miami-DadeCounty schools, providing primary care, firstaid and assessment as needed.Building Healthy Connections: MiamiChildren’s Hospital also participates in theBuilding Healthy Connections Program, whichoffers health services at Head Start-affiliatedchild care centers. The program helpsensure that the children receive necessaryimmunizations and that health problems areidentified early in a child’s life.AFTER CARE AND SUMMERCARE PROGRAMSOK FINE: To help children in the city’s Overtowncommunity reach their academic potential,Miami Children’s Hospital teamed up, startingin 2004, with the Florida Department ofEducation, the Alonzo Mourning Foundationand other sponsors to develop the OK FINE(Overtown Kids – Fitness, Involvement, Nutritionand Education) program at the Overtown YouthCenter. The program, which has touched thelives of hundreds of children and families,offers recreational and academic after-schooland summer programs for children at riskof poor classroom performance and is beingconsidered as a model for other communities.100,000Children and adolescents served by Miami Children’sHospital’s Health on Wheels outreach program inMiami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.Reaching Out20 21

“Fit to Play” Program Promotes SummerHealth and Safety: In 2007, MiamiChildren’s Hospital joined in a Miami-DadeCounty initiative to promote better healthamong school-age children during thesummer months. The hospital is a partnerin the “Fit to Play” program founded by theEDUCATIONAL OUTREACHMiami Children’s Hospital’s Department ofStaff and Community Education offers avariety of health and safety-related classesand programs for parents, caregivers andchildren. Programs and topics include:• biographical information on thehospital’s 650-member medical staff• links to resources on children’s healthand medical issues• links to hospital publications• information on Miami Children’sresearch protocolsReaching Out40County parks partnering with Miami Children’sHospital to offer full-time day summer campprograms for children 6 to14.Miami-Dade County Parks & RecreationDepartment to promote better health andreduce childhood obesity. The program offersa full-time day summer camp program forchildren ages 6 to 14 at more than 40 countyparks and has the potential to serve as amodel for parks departments nationwide.HEALTH AWARENESSMiami Children’s Hospital works diligentlyto promote health and safety awarenessthrough a variety of means, including classeson health and safety topics and sharing ofinformation. The hospital also includes healthtips, and KidsHealth content on wellness andhealth issues in English and Spanish on itswebsite, www.mch.com.Partnering with the News Media:Miami Children’s partners with the newsmedia to share important health andsafety information. In 2007, the hospitalcollaborated with CBS-Channel 4 to sharesummer safety messages. In addition, thehospital ran advertorials featuring healthand safety messages in The Miami Herald• Stranger danger• Pool safety• Safe Sitter Program (16-hour programthat instructs teens in caring for smallchildren)• Internet safety• First aid• CPR for parents and caregivers• Dealing with sexuality• Child safety seat inspection station,offering assesment of safety seatsfor proper installation, product recallsand appropriateness for age of child• Safety on wheels rallies availableon request to teach children aboutsafety and inspect bikes, helmets andother wheeled craft for safety• Safety health fairsWEBSITE OF CHOICEMiami Children’s website got a whole newlook and structure in 2007, including newfeatures, such as a virtual tour of the maincampus and interactive “department finder”maps to help families find their way.• an e-card function so friends andfamily can send hospitalized childrenan electronic greeting card• links to child-friendly activity sites• information on volunteer andphilanthropic opportunitiesFor more information, visit www.mch.com.and The Sun-Sentinel.The award-winning website – one of the mostcomprehensive among pediatric hospitalsPartnering with State Attorney: In 2007,Miami Children’s partnered with the StateAttorney’s Office to promote gun safetynationwide – was reorganized to make its vaststorehouse of information more accessibleand appealing. Site offerings include:for children in households with guns. Gunsafety locks are being distributed to localpediatricians along with gun safety messagesfor the parents.• information on hospital services• information on Miami Children’soutpatient facilities• find-a-physician resources to helpfamilies locate a doctor to meet theirspecific needs2223

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONDR. CHRISTOPHER IOBST CAPTURESHealthcare Today magazine. SpecificRecognitionNATIONAL‘YOUNG INVESTIGATOR’ AWARDDr. Christopher Iobst of the Department ofOrthopaedic Surgery was the recipient ofpieces recognized include the hospital’sphysician radio spots, a series of newspaperadvertorials, the hospital’s annual report and aDENTAL PROGRAM RECEIVESACCREDITATION AND GRANTThe Miami Children’s Dental Clinic wasawarded accreditation status from theCommission on Dental Accreditation, followinga site evaluation of its developing pediatricdentistry program. The program offerschildren’s dental care as well as pediatricdental residency training.PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIPAWARDED PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONMiami Children’s Hospital’s psychologyinternship program was accredited by theAmerican Psychological Association, followingan extensive evaluation and site visit. Each yearthe program provides training for seven studentsthe 2007 St. Giles Young Investigator Awardpresented by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Societyof North America. The award recognizes youngphysicians who are dedicated to conductingresearch in the field to benefit orthopaedicpatients. Dr. Iobst specializes in the correctionof limb length discrepancies and deformities.HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FORCOMMITMENT TO ORGAN DONATIONMiami Children’s Hospital received a LuminaireAward from the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services (DHHS) in recognition of itscommitment to organ donation. The hospitalwas recognized for achieving the DHHS “Giftof Life Donation Initiative” goal of 75 percentconversion of organ donor candidates.physician referral print ad.WEBSITE GARNERS NATIONAL RECOGNITIONMiami Children’s website, www.mch.com,was honored by eHealthcare Strategiesand Trends, at its eight annual eHealthcareLeadership Awards. The site received an awardof distinction for Best Rich Media, a categorythat recognizes use of interactive media.REGIONALHOSPITAL HONORED BYSOUTH FLORIDA PARENTINGReaders of South Florida Parenting Magazineagain selected Miami Children’s Hospital asthe Best Pediatric Hospital in Miami-Dadepursuing doctoral degrees in psychology.RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENTGARNERS CT ACCREDITATIONThe Miami Children’s Radiology Departmentreceived accreditation status from theAmerican College of Radiology for itsComputed Tomography (CT) program. Thedepartment’s ultrasound and MRI serviceshave also been accredited.TEAM WINS NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDMiami Children’s Department of Radiologyand Division of Neurosurgery won first-placehonors in the clinical medicine category at theannual American Medical Association meeting.The study, launched in 2004, suggeststhat a new MRI imaging modality can aidneurosurgical planning and prognosis relatedto neurogenic tumors.County. The hospital was chosen “Best of theBest” for having achieved this recognition for10 consecutive years. In addition, the MiamiChildren’s Hospital Dan Marino Center wasselected as the Best Place for NeurologicalEvaluations in Broward County.CHAMBER OF COMMERCERECOGNIZES FOUNDATIONThe Coral Gables Chamber of CommerceMICHELLE BURKERECEIVES NATIONAL AWARDMichelle L. Burke, MSN, ARNP, CPN, CPON,was selected by the Association of PediatricHematology Oncology Nursing as the recipientof the 2007 Jean Fergusson Excellencein Pediatric Hematology/Oncology NursingEducation Award.MARKETING DEPARTMENTGARNERS NATIONAL AWARDSThe Miami Children’s Marketing Departmentreceived 10 national awards for variousadvertising and print projects. The departmentwas the recipient of six Excellence inHealthcare Awards from Healthcare MarketingReport, a publication that annually recognizesthe best in healthcare marketing. Thepresented Miami Children’s HospitalFoundation with one of its 2007 DiamondAwards. The awards recognize organizationsthat make a difference in the lives of peoplewithin the South Florida community.department also received four Aster Awards,which are presented annually by Marketing2829

EDUCATION TEAM ACHIEVESTOP REGIONAL HONORThe Department of Staff and CommunityEducation received a Gold Award – the highesthonor – from the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter of theCHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS STAFFFour members of the Miami Children’s familywere recognized during the 10th Annual HealthCare Heroes Awards luncheon sponsored by theGreater Miami Chamber of Commerce.RecognitionThe Department of Staff and CommunityEducation received a Gold Award forestablishing the MCH Leadership Institute.Those honored included:Evalina Bestman, PhD, formerly of thehospital’s Board of Directors, received theorganization’s Lifetime Achievement Award.American Society for Training and Development.The department was recognized for establishingthe MCH Leadership Institute, an innovativeprogram for developing potential leaders amonghospital staff.MARIA FERNANDEZ ACCEPTS STATE AWARDMaria Fernandez, MSN, ARNP, Director of theLifeFlight Critical Care Transport Program, waschosen Transport Nurse of the Year by the FloridaEmergency Management Service (EMS). Theaward recognizes leadership at the hospital andstate level.JEANNETTE DIANA RECEIVESNURSING AWARDJeannette Diana, MSN, ARNP, nurse practitionerin the Department of Pediatric Surgery, receivedthe Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing HonorSociety Excellence in Leadership Award from theUniversity of Miami chapter. The award is given toa member who introduces visionary or innovativeleadership approaches.Dottie Thomas, RN, BSN, CIC, who recentlyretired as Director of Infection Control, wasrecognized in the nursing category for herleadership in the field of infection control.Byron Smith, Security Supervisor, wasrecognized in the Individuals of Merit categoryfor his work in sponsoring the State ofFlorida Safety and Career Day, which helpsdisadvantaged children.Thomas M. Rozek, President and CEO until hisretirement in late 2007, received a special awardfor his leadership at Miami Children’s Hospital aswell as his service to the Greater Miami Chamberof Commerce.MARKETING DEPARTMENTRECEIVES STATEWIDE AWARDSMiami Children’s received two 2007 Mark ofExcellence Awards from the Florida Society forHealthcare Public Relations and Marketing. Thehospital received recognition in the broadcastadvertising category for its physician/nurse radioadvertising campaign and was also honored inthe external publications category for the 2005annual report.35The total number of regional and national awards in recognitionof Miami Children’s excellence in children’s healthcare.3031

14,00013,00012,00011,000Inpatient Admissions11,86112,60113,56913,21013,29712,59512,34685,00080,00075,00070,000Emergency Room Visits75,48480,32684,00283,85682,36281,15878,3972007 Sources of RevenueNet Patient Revenue 91.4%InvestmentIncome 6.1%insurance & otherHMO/PPO/Insurance36.7%2007 Inpatient Discharges by PayorMedicaid/Medicaid HMO 59.5%Financials10,00065,000Contributions0.2%9,0002001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 200760,0002001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007State, Federal andOther Grants 2.8%Other Revenues4.5%MCH Foundation Support1.3%State DisproportionateShare Funding 1.9%insurance & otherSelf Pay/Other Governmental3.8%2007 STATISTICAL DATA10,0009,0008,000Total Surgical Cases9,1169,0218,9669,1028,9459,4759,9042007 ExpensesUncompensatedCare 4.8%Depreciation andInterest 6.9%Insurance2.3%Reinvestment inProperty, Plant andEquipment 8.8%insurance & otherSupplies11.1%Total Inpatient Days: 69,009Total Inpatient Admissions: 12,346Inpatient Average Daily Census: 189Inpatient Occupancy: 68.8%Total ER Visits (main campus): 78,397MCH General Clinic Visits: 8,885Ambulatory Visits: 7,069Observation Visits: 2,317Private Outpatient Visits: 146,549Total Surgical Cases: 9,904Average Length of Stay: 5.6 daysMCH South Dade CenterRapid Care: 15,212Outpatient Visits (Rehab & Diagnostic): 11,600MCH rehabilitation services – Miami LakesOutpatient Visits (Rehab & other): 12,393MCH Dan Marino CenterOutpatient Visits (Rehab & Diagnostic): 17,0127,0002001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007Purchased Services andOther Expenses 21%Salary and Benefits52.7%3233

A SPECIAL THANK-YOU FROMMIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONMiami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCHF), a separately incorporated501 (C) (3) charitable foundation, is grateful to the many kind andgenerous supporters who work with us each year to make a differencein the lives of the children and families we serve. The mission of thefoundation is to raise funds and awareness for Miami Children’s Hospital,and the ongoing support of so many makes the mission a reality.Support$250,000-$999,999The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc.Fred C. and Helen Donn FlipseCharitable TrustMarriott International, Inc.Peacock Foundation, Inc.Publix Super Markets, Inc.$100,000-$249,999The Batchelor Foundation, Inc.BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Inc.Estate of Louis CorteseCostco Wholesale U.S.Gloria Estefan FoundationConstance and Miguel B. FernandezStearns Weaver Miller WeisslerAlhadeff & Sitterson, PAWal-Mart & Sam’s Club$50,000-$99,999FIU Dance MarathonFlorida Department of EducationCharles F. and Esther M. FryeCharitable TrustEstate of Phyllis A. HammondHealth Foundation of South FloridaR. Kirk Landon and Pamela GarrisonEstate of F. Kenneth McNeilMiccosukee Tribe of IndiansSusan L. Mitenbuler TrustRotary Club of Coral GablesThe George and PhyllisRothman Foundation, Inc.The Eleanor B. Sweet Fund$25,000-$49,999Robert A. and Gertrude A.Barnett FoundationBonnie and Mark BlankFederal Express CorporationFlorida Heart Research InstituteFlorman Family Foundation, Inc.Estate of Anna M. FratantoniHugoton FoundationMiami Children’s Hospital AuxiliaryRE/MAX InternationalAnne Marie and Thomas M. Rozek$10,000-$24,999Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Inc.Aflac IncorporatedCatherine Anderson Charitable TrustBP AmocoMarnie and Virgil BretzSamuel C. Cantor Charitable TrustCargil International CorporationCartier Latin America & CaribbeanDairy Queen InternationalThe Delphi FoundationRuth and August Geiger Charity FoundationThe Greenburg-May Foundation, Inc.Harpo ProductionsHasbro, Inc.HMS Host at Miami International AirportEdith and Robert F. HudsonInternational House of PancakesNancy Knox TrustMarilyn and Y. Stephen LiedmanMr. and Mrs. Heinz LuedekingRonne and Dr. Steven J. MelnickMiami Retreat FoundationAdrianne and Paul MittentagNorthern Trust N.A.Beth and W. Erick PritchettKenneth J. Reilly, Esq.Betsy and Frederick B. RubinLela Constance RussellElissa and Bruce F. SimbergFred B. Snite FoundationSouthernmost and Broward Chaptersof the Florida Credit Union LeagueSunTrust Bank, Inc.Tom Thumb Food Stores, Inc.United Automobile Insurance Group, Inc.Warren Manufacturing Co., Inc.The Wille Family Foundation$5,000-$9,999Abbott LaboratoriesThe Applebaum Foundation, Inc.Auntie Anne’sRobert S. BrinegarCalifornia Pizza KitchenSteven Cavallero TrustCC1 Companies, Inc.Maria Cristina and Carlos Roberto CharurMarie and Martin CherryCredit SuisseEstate of Joseph S. DubinConstance Cardoze de FidanqueThe Garner Foundation, Inc.Leslie and Scott GomezTheresa Margaret Grote FundHollywood Media Corp.Innovative Options Management LLCINO Therapeutics, LLCRose Rosenberg Isaacs TrustZoey JonesKane Family FoundationKelly Foundation, Inc.Kids 2 Kids, Inc.Jake Levin Memorial FundThe Lewis Family Foundation, Inc.Microsoft Giving CampaignMidtown Athletic Club WestonOur partnership with you and the Children’s Miracle Network helps usmeet the financial needs of the many programs and research undertakenby the hospital each year and ensure that every child receives the bestpossible pediatric care.Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is pleased to recognize and thankthe following individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizationsthat have lent their generous support during the past year. Thank you all formaking a difference in the lives of the children and their families.The Prentice Foundation, Inc.Norman R. and Ruth Rales FoundationOphelia and Juan J. RocaPenelope ShafferJoan and J. David ScheinerSigma Alpha EpsilonJean and Eugene E. StarkKelly and Eric W. SulzbergerDana and Robert TurkenUnited Way of Palm Beach County, Inc.Bettina and Roger E. Wattles*Ian WildsteinSara H. Woodruff Foundation$2,500-$4,999Lawrence N. Acord TrustAmerican LegionSuzanne and Richard B. AscherAventura MallStacey and Brian T. BoiceCarrabba’s Italian GrillCharlie’s Champions FoundationThe Children’s Cause, Inc.Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, et alCredit Unions for KidsCresa PartnersCrossmarkDisney Worldwide Services, Inc.Estate of Harry ElfineImpulse Design LimitedKimberly-ClarkGrace G. Leef Revocable TrustAnn and David E. LyonsMiami Beach Bar AssociationMiami Chidlren’s HospitalCommunity CouncilJames E. NacosNumber 7, Inc.Phi Delta EpsilonRafael ReyesEstate of Nancy M. ShirleyEstate of Rosalie SorkinSt. Kevin School (Pre-K4)U.S. Foundry & Manufacturing CorporationA Joy Wallace Catering Production, Inc.WBFS-TV 33Judith and Sherwood WeiserVictor L. and Doris F. Wright Trust$1,000-$2,499Ace HardwarePablo J. AcostaLouis J. AguirreIleana AlbizuAgustin R. Arellano, Sr.Trish, Mikey and Olivia ArmandAstrid and Dominick AutolitanoAyco Charitable FoundationFacundo & Amalia Bacardi Foundation, Inc.The BankAtlantic Foundation, Inc.Bank of America United Way CampaignDarcy and Anthony BaradatBerch Family FoundationBlank Charitable Foundation, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.Books Are Fun, Ltd.Joseph D. BozzellaBrain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.Braman Family FoundationJeffrey W. BryanPamela Giganti and Alfred A. BungeStachia and Peter H. BurgerDigno CaballeroMiriam and Marcio C. CabreraPedro A. CastilloRoss & Carol Y. Castro FoundationJeffrey M. CeplerChristine A. ClickSidney and Alma Coates Memorial FundGladys CohenJennifer and Edward ColsonPatricia and Thomas M. CornishSofia and Alberto F. CosioYohayra Dajud de la FuenteMarjorie F. De MizrachiAurelia and Alberto de RojasDell USA LPDi Pauli Family Foundation, Inc.Fan Shack, Inc.Andrea R. FaroAmy and John FaucherEvelina de Preciado and Gay FidanqueTrina and Alan M. FisherFord Midway Mall, Inc.Susan and Tom FuhrmanG.A. Transcriptions, Inc.Karin and James J. GallagherJoan and Irving GetzJames A. GillisGlaxoSmithKline FoundationJacqueline and Nelson D. GonzalezSusana and Agustin GonzalezThe Graham FoundationMel & Fran Harris Family Foundation, Inc.Terry and Stuart HayimDonnelly and Charles H. HeimPatricia and Allan HerbertHershey’sHome Equity Mortgage Corp.Sabrina HornArthur HoynackAlina and Edward HudakMeschelle and Brian G. HuetherImpulse Enterprises LLCMaria and Manuel J. IraolaGeraldine and Kevin R. KeenanEstate of Harold T. KnutsonJuan LacrozeBruce B. LedermanElizabeth and Michael S. LeeIsabel and Marvin H. LeibowitzSusan and Myron T. LuceEllyn L. and Michael MageeMel MeinhardtMirna and Francisco MenendezMiami Children’s Hospital 25 + ClubMiami Children’s Hospital CardiacIntensive Care UnitMiami Children’s Hospital Food & NutritionMiami Palmetto Senior High Key ClubAndria and Andres MiyaresMoney Mailer, LLCMoll Systems CorporationLuz Morillo, Esq.Lynn and Stanley A. MottaSandra I. MottaJanet MourizAngela and Manuel NegreiroDeborah J. NigroAnn OliphantOppenheimerFunds Legacy ProgramAlicia and Ramiro OrtizParamount Labels & Bags, Inc.Geoff PecknoldEliot PedrosaDulce and Javier Perez-AbreuPfizer, Inc.Bertha PinoAna and Oscar O. PovedaPower House Realty, Inc.Ana Maria and Norberto Eduardo PriuQuirch Foods Co.Marquerite QuirkeRacing for KidsRadio Lollipop USA, Inc.RailAmerica, Inc.Isabel and Jorge Luis RicoCorinne F. RoatMichael I. RoseRossman, Baumberger, Reboso & Spier, P.A.Rotha TradingVikrant SawhneyMichael H. SheridanSirven & AssociatesSomerset AcademySpector & SonsSt. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchStudent CouncilDrs. Elena and Stefan StanescuMary Jane and Albert H. Staton, Jr.Joann and Dr. Steven StylianosSunoco/AplusSunshine Gasoline DistributorsTalking RainSandro M. TomaselliRaquel and Alberto TuatiAngela and Michael TullerFrank VilarVior Funeral HomesLynette and Marcus L. WackerTonya and Michael D. WhiteEdwin Willinger Charitable TrustBarbara and Dr. Jack WolfsdorfYambo, Inc.York Holdings Corp.Dr. JoAnne Youngblut and William R.YoungblutE. Jane Hubert and Dr. Evan M. ZahnJoshua ZviblemanEvent Support$50,000 +Vivian and Juan Carlos MasNeff Rental Inc.$25,000-$49,999Ace HardwareArellano Construction Co.Constance and Miguel B. FernandezFranco Harris Lydell Mitchell GridIron Golf ClassicFlorence Groover FrankLisa Arianoutsos and William HopkinsMasTecOdyssey Investment Partners, LLCVictor Posner Foundation, Inc.South Florida Golf Foundation, Inc.$10,000-$24,999Gigi and Karim AlibhaiAmerican Performing Arts NetworkBankUnitedCynthia and Stephen BergerBovis Lend LeaseCapital Markets Management, LLCCIBC World Markets Corp.Citigroup Business ServicesGeneral Motors CorporationLynda and Dr. Michael GordonDr. Deise Granado-Villar andRodobaldo P. HassorHealthcare Atlantic, Inc.Douglas HitchnerHospitalists of AmericaKPMGDrs. Virginia and Roger J. MedelThe Bank of New York MellonBibiana and Mario MurgadoEdith and Joel NewmanPerkins & Will, Inc.Potamkin Family Foundation #1, Inc.Stack Fernandez Anderson & Harris, P.A.Wachovia Wealth ManagementWilliam WalkerWicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoy,Graham & Ford, P.A.$5,000-$9,999Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Inc.Accounts Receivable Management, Inc.AT&TBilzin, Sumberg, Baena, Price &Axelrod, LLPRonald Book, P.A.Broad and CasselCerner CorporationDiane and Allen De OlazarraDuane Morris LLPEagle Brands, Inc.Fiduciary Trust Company InternationalTrina and Alan M. FisherFIU Foundation, Inc.The Garner Foundation, Inc.GLB & Associates, Inc.Sheila and Gary GregoryHoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A.Nancy and Paul HumbertJohnson Controls, Inc.Kelly Tractor CompanyKeystone Holdings Group LLC.Lehman Brothers, Inc.Macy’s FloridaRichard C. Mariani, Jr.Marin & Sons, Inc.Leana and Steven MarksRonne and Dr. Steven J. MelnickMontenay Power CorporationMurai, Wald, Biondo & Moreno, P.A.Naya ArchitectsNeuro Network PartnersNorthern Trust N.A.Players Wives Fashion ShowPremier Beverage CompanySheridan Healthcorp, Inc.Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLPStearns Weaver Miller WeisslerAlhadeff & Sitterson, PASurgical Information SystemsTiger Aircraft Trading, Inc.Town & Country Plaza, Inc.Transatlantic BankTri-City Electric Co., Inc.Viking Kabinets Inc.Lucy and John Yanopoulo$2,500-$4,999Vivian and Alvaro AdrianAkerman SenterfittAlliance BernsteinArray Healthcare Facilities Solutions, LLCB. & JCM Properties LLCNancy and Jon BatchelorCB Bovenkamp, Inc.Pamela Giganti and Alfred A. BungeButler, Buckley, Deets Inc.Christa Construction & Development, LLCBeatrice ClancyClean Image of Miami, Inc.Eagle Mechanical Contractors, Inc.Engineered Control Systems, Inc.Blanca and Dr. Alberto D. FernandezFlorida Health Plan Administrators, LLCGerrits Construction, Inc.Gresham, Smith and PartnersHumanaIBM CorporationIKON Office Solutions, Inc.Iron MountainKerney & Associates, Inc.Nicole and Edgar M. LozanoMetroBankMitchell Associates, Inc.Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.Moss & AssociatesWilliam R. Nash, Inc.NordstromPremier Parking Consulting, Inc.Maya and Andrew RosenblumAnne Marie and Thomas M. RozekRSI of Florida, Inc.SCC Soft ComputerSkanska USA Building, Inc.Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.Sodexho, Inc. & AffiliatesSouth Motors Company of DadeStericycle, Inc.TLC Engineering For ArchitectureTurner Construction CompanyBill Ussery Motors, Inc.Irene and Dr. Malvin WeinbergerJudith and Sherwood WeiserWest Flagler Associates, Ltd.$1,000-$2,499Arnold L. AbreuRobert S. AikmanRosemary and Pedro A. AlfaroAmerica’s Marketing Group –Division of CargillAon CorporationAdrienne ArshtASE Telecom & Data, Inc.Atlanta Capital ManagementBank of FloridaMelissa Bassett, PAMary BastianMaria BeguiristainKerrin and Peter L. BermontIleana M. Bravo-GordonMs. Ramona BusotDr. Mario D. CabreraFernando CampoMario CarbonellLaida and Dr. José CarroSonia CastroDebra and Dr. Barry D. ChandlerChildren’s Skin Center, P.A./Dr. Ana M. DuarteThe Conese Foundation, Inc.Linda CooperMarilyn CromerCustom Foods, LLCDean DalberyEsther DelgadoDeSimone Consulting Engineers,L.L.C. – MiamiDi Pauli Family Foundation, Inc.Jodi and Robert H. DickinsonThe Paul J. DiMare FoundationEisenberg And AssociatesErnst & YoungRoberto Espin, Jr.The Falic Family Foundation, Inc.Nelly and Miguel G. FarraFederated Department Stores FoundationKyle FinkFlorida Crystals CorporationMercedes Garcia and José VilaGibraltar Private Bank and TrustJulie and Miles GilmanYvonne Goldstein and Dr. Roberto WarmanJacqueline and Nelson D. GonzalezMary and Humberto J. GonzalezSusan A. and Dr. Robert L. HannanBarbara HavenickMaureen and John HearnsMonica HeftlerKaren and Frederick A. HendersonPatricia and Allan HerbertHirschhorn FoundationDonna and Judge Paul C. HuckInternational Dermatology Research, Inc.Maria and Manuel J. IraolaCarmen N. IturraldeSara and Jimmy P. JamesD.J. and Steven KerrRhonda and Dr. Andrew LabbiePhilip R. LacerteGayle K. LarsenPhilip LeitmanAce-Lighthouse GroupCarolina and Mariano MaciasThe Dan Marino Foundation, Inc.Mas Doral Developers, LLCMas Medical GroupAnne McDougalMirna and Francisco MenendezManuel Morales, Jr.Ana Moran-VarelaSupport34* Deceased35

Susan and C. David MortonGraciela B. Nearing, Psy. DNorma Ryder and Bill NewcombAna and Ramon F. OyarzunMarta and Dr. Christian C. PatrickKristi and Alberto J. PerezAlejandra and José PerezDulce and Javier Perez-AbreuAna and Oscar O. PovedaLydia and Rodolfo Prio-TouzetNorma and Luis A. QuinteroRene Ruiz Couture, Inc.Rilea Development CorporationMaria E. SalinasTeri and Paul SallwasserJosé SanchezLilliam Sanchez-MachadoCatherine SchechterDebra and Jeff SchottensteinWilliam ScottH. Allan Shore, Esq.Southern Business CommunicationsJean and Eugene E. StarkShalom SternJoann and Dr. Steven StylianosTansolaire, Inc.Connie and Dr. Christopher F. TirottaWalter S. Toole, IITrue North Custom Publishing, LLCRalph VelocciAna Teresa and Dominique VirchauxJulie and Michael WeiserYanni PartnersIn-Kind Support$500,000 +The Michael Fux Foundation$50,000-$99,999Marriott InternationalRooms to Go$25,000-$49,999Ace HardwareCoral Gables Fire DepartmentFIU Dance MarathonMacy’s FloridaTelefónica - USA$10,000-$24,999Cartier Latin America & CaribbeanDiamond HouseL’Oreal USA, Designer Fragrances Divisionof Luxury ProductsBette SchifrinWQAM$5,000-$9,999Burger King Corporation/Have It YourWay FoundationCoral Gables JewelersHarbor Beach Resort MarriottKB ToysMoonshine MarketingPassion Growers LLC/ Cheryl andJaime PeisachPerry Ellis International, Inc.Gilbert L. Porter ElementaryPremier Beverage CompanyNelson and Sharon Ramirez$2,500-$4,999Aflac IncorporatedBarclay’s JewelersBoca BargoonsElite Brands InternationalEmbrace Life Children’s FoundationLois FreemanRobert HudsonPapa John’s PizzaNatalie MoreauFred MossPublix Super Markets, Inc.Riviera Middle SchoolSpirit Halloween SuperstoresBrett ToisterStearns Weaver Miller WeisslerAlhadeff & Sitterson, PAWisetouch Interiors$1,000-$2,499Alicia Rose Victorious FoundationAT&TBarnes & NobleBarbara Goleman Senior HighThe Biltmore Cellar ClubJon S. BrandtCaitlin ButlerCerner CorporationChildren’s Skin Center, P.A./Dr. Ana M. DuarteShannon DavidsonJodi and Robert H. DickinsonDoral Golf Resort and Spa –A Marriott ResortEverbloom Growers, Inc.Federal Express CorporationFirst Class Productions, IncLili GambogiInterval InternationalIsabel InterianJared The Galleria of JewelryKerzner International Resorts, Inc.Levinson’s JewelersLF StoresMandarin Oriental MiamiMiami Beach Chamber of CommerceWilliam R. Nash, Inc.Philip Morris UsaPuropapelRacing For KidsRepca USA Ltd, LLC.Rossman, Baumberger, Reboso & Spier, P.A.Rotary Club of Coral GablesRene Ruiz Couture, Inc.Celia SedaghatSprint CommunicationsSt. Kevin Catholic SchoolSummerville Charter SchoolTyson Law FirmUltra Pure Bottled Water, Inc.Under The CanopyStephanie UrbinaV2Eparty PlannersVida Brands Int – Phat Farm$1-$999AAPSK (Pakistani Doctors)Ron AbramsA Gift Within, Inc.AIA GiftsThe 94th AerosquadronAjilon StaffingAlf’s Golf ShopAllied Advertising Public RelationsAll Medical PersonnelKathy AlmeidaAmerican Home MortgageAmerican MessagingAmericas Media GroupAssure A Cure Inc.AT&T WirelessAtvmiaxtremeAvborne Heavy MaintenanceWenceslao R. Baez, Jr.Anjul BaidKenda BaileyTeresita BarreiroBarfly Whiffle Ball TournamentMelissa BarnhardtBass Pro ShopBears4KidsBeckman Coulter/Employee ServicesBed Bath & BeyondJerry BenjaminWarren BergerBetter Living Home Health AgencyThe Big CheeseThe Biltmore HotelBlue Book Publishing Company, Inc.Blue Dolphin StudiosJoanne Bogdon-Diaz and E. Angel DiazMelissa and Rafael BonafonteBongo’s Cuban CafeBoynton Beach P.D.Norman BrammerShayna BrantEddie BrittEmma and Sara BroadLinda BrownHannah BrunSarah CaceresKate M. CallahanAda CastulaTheresa A. CatalanoChai LifelineChange The World ProjectChrist Congregational ChurchThe Coffee ManIrene ColskyCommunity Blood Centers of South FloridaMary CondeCool-Breeze Air ConditioningThe Container StoreAimee and Marcello CoppolaCoral Gables High School Interact ClubCreative Staffing, Inc.CrossmarkAnaliz CruzAna CuadraMiss Cuban American 2007 –Lissette GarciaDade County Federal Credit UnionDairy Queen/Bird RoadDavid Williams HotelDebborah D’AngeloPaula and Michael DarunaNicholas DavilaSensei Mark DavisBlanca Elena DelgadoDel Pilar Fernandez FamilyRaul DiazDick Gruenwald AssociatesZena M. and Jeffrey W. DicksteinDolce EntertainmentTim DoorDo 1 Nice ThingMaria DuqueJohn DuboisDuffy’s TavernEagle Brands, Inc.EazypowerEcheverria Design GroupEden Roc Renaissance Resort & SpaMorgan EismannEl Novillo RestaurantMeri EllisEMC Medical CenterIsrael EncioEdgar EstradaMaryuby FarahJacob FeinNina and Nick FeolaDora FernandezTeresa FernandezVictor FernandezArlietys FerrerFIU – Early Childhood ClubFIU – Phi Sigma SigmaFlanigan’s Enterprises, Inc.Flores FamilyMaria, Jose, Tonito, Christy, Andy, AlfyFlorida Marlins, L.P.Norma FraserFrench BistroSusan and Douglas D. GallagherJessica GarciaLinda and John GenovaGilda’s Club South FloridaGirl Scouts Troop #181Girl Scouts Troop #418David GoihmanMiguel GonzalezMaria GranadosGudino FamilyGulliver SchoolsJocelyn GurlandGuttentag/EricksonHadassah-Mt. ScopusHair CutteryHamilton RiskDaniel HaldoupisMercy HaldoupisRoberto HaldoupisThe Heat GroupRonnie HeitNanci HellingerHeloisa JewelryCristina HendersonFrank HerbertGrisel HernandezHomestead Air Force BaseHooters – Fort LauderdaleHotel Intercontinental MiamiHotel VictorHumanaHyatt Regency Coral GablesIdeacomImperial Beauty SupplyInternational Links MiamiInvestment Management AssociationIsabel InteralanRobert A. IsbittsAura JainJewish War VeteransMarlene JuaraDoris JuiSamuel P. JonesD.J. and Steven KerrKey Club at Spanish River High SchoolFaheemah KhanElizabeth KissEsther KlepachJames KnipsSteven KozlowskiKrispy Kreme – MiamiSara KuperKaren LanderoCarlos LatorreKevin LetizeLewis B. Freeman & Associates. P.A.LifecellLittle Angels Christian SchoolLittle Hoolie’s Sports Bar & GrillMaria LopezClara LorenzoLudlam Post OfficeMr. and Mrs. Heinz LuedekingRuby and Victor LugoSue LuLu FamilySusan LujanTori LutzLyons Corporate ParkMagic Hut, Inc.Nancy MagnerMain Moon Buffet, Inc.Dr. Maria ManvilleMario the BakerMartin & CanonicoAlicia MartinezJulia MartinezRegina MartinsKhaalid McMillanLisa MendelsonVanessa MesaBryant MeyerTeri & Marcel MeyerWendy MeyerMiami Children’s HospitalEducation DepartmentMiami Children’s Hospital Staff andCommunity EducationMiami Children’s Hospital Talent andManagement EffectivenessMiami Palmetto Senior High – SpanishNational Honor SocietyMiami SeaquariumMiami-Dade County Consumer ServicesDepartmentMiami-Dade County Public SchoolsPayroll DepartmentMiami Senior High – World Issues ClubA. MirabitoSimon MogulMom’s Club of KendallOrlidia MontellsSusy and Adolfo MoralesMaurilio MorciegoSusan and C. David MortonSara MuñozNational Air AmbulanceNetwork Liquidators/1 Nation TechnologyNovis PharmaceuticalsBrenna O’BrienMelanie OrtizOsceola Creek Middle School National Jr.Honor SocietyOutback Steakhouse – TampaTeresa and Miguel PalmerPalmetto Elementary SchoolSecond Grade TeachersParamount Automated Food Services, Inc.The Pasta FactoryPatrinelly GroupRossy PazosJason PelbergAlina PerezElizabeth PerezJanine PerezKristi and Alberto J. PerezPhi Sigma SigmaKayla PickarskiPicnicsDavid Plummer & AssociatesGiovanni PoferaPonce De Leon Middle SchoolPope/American LegionLinette PortuguesVivieghne PosschelleAlexis PozoLuis PradaProject SunshineAlina PuigR.J. Gator’sSimon RafetReal Live PropertiesLourdes ReichCarly ReigerMary Jane ReillyRE/MAX Unique RealtyRafael ReyesRitz Carlton HotelsJuana RiveraRockway Swim Club FoundationRodbenders Raw Bar & GrillFernando RodriguezRod’s Shim Myung Do – Martial ArtsFamily CenterLizy RoqueJennifer and Ernie RoqueGabriella and Javier SaezDanica SamuelsLuis F. SanchezGabriella SantaloSalvatore ScaliaSeminole Ridge High SchoolShavon SerranoJeffrey ShapiroLeanne ShapiroGabriella ShyneNorman SilvaSofitel MiamiHelys and Ricardo SolanaAriel SolorzanoSoroptimist International of Coral GablesSouth Florida Paralegal AssociationSouthwest Miami High SchoolKim StoneTargetTexas de Brazil ChurrascariaTristan TerselichConnie and Dr. Christopher F. TirottaTobacco Road Inc.Tony Roma’sToys For Hospitalized ChildrenHortensia TriasTropical Insurance AgencyLisa Trujillo-JacobsonMaria TylerUnicommerceUnited States Blood BankUniversity of Miami – Beta Alpha PsiUniversity of Miami School of CommunicationUniversity of Miami Schoolof Law Canes Angels ProgramUnlimited Rehab NetworkElizabeth VainderValencia South Miami CondominiumVizcaya Museum and GardensWal-Mart/North Miami BeachWarren Henry Auto Inc.Sharon WeaverTeresa V-F and Lee WeintraubRobbie WeirWest ElmWestchester Spanish ChurchWeston Hills Country ClubWild Oats MarketplaceAdrian WilliamsWPBT Channel 2WWNN RadioJohn YearickGabriela YorlandoYoung Patroness of The OperaLee and Christopher ZollerZale’sSupport3637

The donor list reflects support received between January 1 and December 31,2007. We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted or misprinted your name.Please direct questions or corrections to Sofia Durkee at 786-268-1829.There are many ways you can help secure a healthy future for our children –through the gift of time, services, cash, stock, real estate, or by naming MCHF asa beneficiary in your will. For more information, please contact Meschelle J.Huether, Vice President of Estates, Gift Planning and Annual Fund, 786-268-1847or mhuether@mchf.org, or visit our website at www.mchf.org.Miami Children’s Hospital2007 Board of DirectorsRene V. Murai, Esq., ChairmanMr. Mario Trueba, Vice ChairmanMr. Ghislain Gouraige, Jr., SecretaryIsrael Alfonso, MD; Mr. Joe Arriola; Mr. Mark Blank; José Carro, MD;Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD; Mr. Gary Gregory; Ms. Donna Huck;Mr. Robert Jordan; Mr. Manuel Kadre; Andrew Labbie, MD;Mr. Juan Carlos Mas; Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD; Mr. Gene Prescott;José Perez-Rodriguez, MD; Mr. Thomas M. Rozek; Moises Simpser, MD;Roberto Warman, MD; Joanne M. Youngblut, PhD, RNMiami Children’s Hospital Foundation2007 Board of DirectorsMr. Mark Blank, ChairmanLucy Morillo, Esq., PresidentMr. Alan Ojeda, First Vice PresidentMrs. Teresa V-F Weintraub, Second Vice PresidentMr. J. David Scheiner, TreasurerMr. Thomas M. Cornish, SecretaryDirectors: Mr. Karim Alibhai; Donald H. Altman, MD;Mrs. Constance M. Fernandez; Mr. Juan Carlos Mas;Mr. William L. Morrison; Mr. Mario Murgado; Kenneth J. Reilly, Esq.;Mr. Roberto Rocha; H. Allan Shore, Esq.; Ms. Susan M. Sibley;Eric W. Sulzberger, Esq.; Mrs. Judy Weiser; Mrs. Dawn WhiteLife Trustees: Donald H. Altman, MD; Mr. Harry Hood Basset, Jr.;Mr. Mark Blank; Mrs. Florence Groover Frank; Mr. Abel Holtz;Mr. Albert H. Nahmad; Mr. Ricardo PinesEx-Officio Member: Mr. Thomas M. RozekIn Memoriam: Ambassador David M. WaltersMiami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCHF) is a separately incorporated 501(c) (3)charitable foundation. All donations to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation are taxdeductible as allowed by law. MCHF, Registration No. CH2282, has complied withthe registration requirements of Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, the Solicitation ofContributions Act.A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINEDFROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, ORRECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.Miami Children’s Hospital2007 Medical Executive CommitteeAnselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD, PresidentMoises Simpser, MD, Vice PresidentAbdulwahab Aldousany, MD; Cathy Burnweit, MD; Maria Franco, MD;Luis Gonzalez-Mendoza, MD; Ruben Gonzalez-Vallina, MD;Deise Granado-Villar, MD; Pablo Marcelo Laufer, MD; William I. Muinos, MD;Rigoberto Nunez, MD; Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD; John Ragheb, MD;Otto Ramos, MD; Mario Reyes, MD; Manuel Soler, MD; Steven Stylianos, MD;Ernesto Valdes, MD; Jose L. Vargas, MD; Robert Vogt-Lowell, MD;Roberto Warman, MD;Ex Officio: Ms. Jackie Gonzalez, ARNP, Senior Vice Presidentand Chief Nursing Officer;Mr. Kevin Hammeran, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer;Mr. Thomas M. Rozek, President & Chief Executive OfficerMiami Children’s Hospital2007 Senior Leadership TeamMr. Thomas M. Rozek, President and Chief Executive Officer,retired Dec. 2007Mr. Kevin Hammeran, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerChristian C. Patrick, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice Presidentfor Medical and Academic AffairsMr. Pedro Alfaro, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerMs. Jackie Gonzalez, MSN, ARNP, Senior Vice Presidentand Chief Nursing OfficerKimarie Stratos, Esq., Senior Vice President and General CounselMr. Juan Gonzalez-Barroso, Vice President, Professional ServicesMs. Nancy Humbert, Vice President of Strategic Business Planningand Public AffairsMr. Robert Nowlan, Vice President, Support and Clinical ServicesMr. José Perdomo, Vice President, Ambulatory ServicesMr. Aristides Pallin, Chief Information OfficerMs. Ana Poveda, Chief Human Resources OfficerMIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 2007 DEPARTMENT CHIEFS AND DIVISION DIRECTORSCHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER/SR VP FOR MEDICAL & ACADEMIC AFFAIRSDIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION....................... Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD.............................................305/669-5811PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF....................... Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, MD...........................................786/371-6259VICE PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF.............. Moises Simpser, MD............................................................305/662-8380ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT............................ Wm. Christian Bauer, MD, Chief.............................. 305/666-6511 x3415DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT.......................................... Luis Llamas, DDS, Chief......................................................305/662-7702General Dentistry...................................................... J. Michael Heider, DDS, Head.............................................305/566-5428Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery................................. William Means, DMD, Head.................................................305/667-1191Orthodontics............................................................. Leonard Rothenberg, DDS, Head........................................305/598-8970Pediatric Dentistry.................................................... Mark Webman, DDS, Head..................................................305/666-2068NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT...................................... Trevor J. Resnick, MD, Chief...............................................305/662-8330Neuropsychology...................................................... Gustavo J. Rey, PhD, Head.................................................305/669-6503ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT................. Wesley F. King, MD, Chief....................................................305/662-8366PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT........................................ Steven J. Melnick, MD, PhD, Chief.....................................305/662-8248PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT........................ Deise Granado-Villar, MD, Chief .........................................305/663-6844Adolescent Medicine ............................................... Lorena M. Siqueira, MD, Director........................................305/663-6868Allergy & Immunology .............................................. José Carro, MD, Interim Director.........................................305/662-8272Cardiology................................................................. Evan Zahn, MD, Director......................................................305/662-8301Anthony Rossi, MD, Head, Cardiac Critical Care................305/662-8301Clinical Genetics & Metabolism............................... Mislen Bauer, MD, Director..................................................305/663-8595Critical Care Medicine.............................................. Andre Raszynski, MD, Director............................................305/662-2639Dermatology.............................................................. Ana Margarita Duarte, MD, Director....................................305/669-6555Emergency Medicine................................................ Rodney Baker, MD, Clinical Director....................... 305/666-6511 x3588Endocrinology........................................................... Samuel M. Richton, MD, Director........................................305/662-8398Gastroenterology...................................................... Jesse Reeves-Garcia, MD, Director....................................305/661-6110Hematology/Oncology.............................................. Enrique Escalon, MD, Director.............................................305/662-8360Hospitalist Services.................................................. Mario Reyes, MD, Interim Director......................................305/668-5500Infectious Diseases................................................... Otto M. Ramos, MD, Director..............................................305/662-8378Neonatology.............................................................. Barry Chandler, MD, Director...............................................954/838-2628F. Amed Soliz, MD, Head of NICU......................................305/663-8469Nephrology................................................................ Felix Ramirez-Seijas, MD, Director......................................305/662-8352Preventive Medicine/Health Promotion................... Deise Granado-Villar, MD, Director......................................305/663-6844Pulmonology............................................................. Moises Simpser, MD, Director.............................................305/662-8380Rheumatology........................................................... Rafael Rivas-Chacon, MD, Director.....................................305/663-8505PEDIATRIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT........................ Steven Stylianos, MD, Chief................................................305/662-8320PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT....................................... Americo Padilla, MD, Chief..................................................305/663-8439RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT........................................ Nolan R. Altman, MD, Chief.............................................. 305/662-8293SURGERY DEPARTMENT............................................ Deirdre Marshall, MD, Chief.................................................305/662-8234Cardiovascular Surgery............................................ Redmond P. Burke, MD, Director........................................305/663-8401Neurosurgery............................................................ John Ragheb, MD, Director.................................................305/662-8386Ophthalmology......................................................... Roberto Warman, MD, Director...........................................305/662-8390Otolaryngology.......................................................... Gaston de Cardenas, MD, Director.....................................305/662-8316Plastic Surgery.......................................................... S. Anthony Wolfe, MD, Director...........................................305/662-8234Thoracic Surgery....................................................... Michel H. Nahmad, MD, Director........................................305/662-8320Urologic Surgery....................................................... Rafael Gosalbez, MD, Director............................................305/669-6448TRAUMA SERVICES..................................................... Malvin Weinberger, MD, Director.........................................305/662-8320LIFEFLIGHT ® SERVICES............................................. Andre Raszynski, MD, Director............................................305/662-2639OPERATING ROOM...................................................... Steven Stylianos, MD, Surgical Director.............................305/662-832038