Nemours Children’s Health announced the appointment of David Dickens, MD, FAAP, as Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology for Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. “Dr. Dickens brings demonstrated experience, vision and passion that will strengthen and advance our hematology/oncology team,” said Heather Fagan, MD, MS, FAAP, Pediatrician in Chief and Chair, Department of … [Read more...]

Nemours Children’s is the only health system in Central Florida to receive theMagnet® with Distinction Recognition Nemours Children’s Health, Central Florida, has earned the prestigious Magnet® with Distinction Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. The Magnet® with Distinction recognition honors hospitals that exceed … [Read more...]

Nemours Children’s Health, one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, has named Robert Snyder, MD, Chief of Florida Primary Care. In this role, he will oversee the Nemours Children’s primary care network, which includes 19 primary care offices throughout Central Florida and the Treasure Coast. He replaces Thomas Lacy, MD, who recently retired after serving … [Read more...]

Dr. Fagan will also retain her duties as the hospital’s Designated Institutional Official for graduate medical education and serve as Chair of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine - Nemours Children’s Health Department of Pediatrics Heather Fagan, MD, MS, FAAP, has been named Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief for Nemours … [Read more...]

Teachers highlight need for improved programs and resources; Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart! boosts literacy, affecting long-term health outcomes Children who fall behind in reading don’t just struggle in school – they are also at higher risk for chronic illness and mental health issues later in life. A new survey commissioned by Nemours Children’s Health and … [Read more...]