Power of Play | Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Play is very important to kids and also to our healthcare professionals. Through the Power of Play we see kids get healthier faster, recover from life-threatening diseases, and even find joy and strength on the road to recovery.

Nina Beauchesne, FACHE, Administrator

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
and Pediatric Services,
Memorial Healthcare System

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I Believe

My grandma uses it for me and I stay healthy never been in the hospital .

1,178 people believe

NBC Miami: New Children's Hospital
Gets Ready to Open

The Power of Play is the theme for the new Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood. The design is a colorful and concerted effort to make a medical facility more kid-friendly and less intimidating...
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ABC Miami: Hospital Makes Imaging Tools Less Frightening For Kids

We child-size the dose and lower the dose to the child because they don't need as much as an adult would," said Lau. Doctors only scan the affected area, not the entire body, and they use other tests when they can... Read More
CBS Miami: New Hospital Designed Around The Power of Play

While kids will come from all over the southern half of the state for all types of services, doctors realize one of the key elements of healing here is what this hospital is designed around - “The Power of Play... Read More

Imaging

At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, our focus is on caring for children and supporting their families. That’s why the Pediatric Imaging Department offers comprehensive imaging services, and our board-certified pediatric radiologists follow imaging protocols tailored to minimize radiation exposure to children.

Watch our video to see how we incorporate amazing imaging technology in a fun way for the kids.

Fun Facts

The hospital features several activity centers where patients and families can play, study, use computers, relax, watch TV, get a snack, and even meditate.

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Debra Lau, MD
Paul Fisher, MD
Michael McLeary, MD
Mark Schwimmer, MD
Terri Williams-Weekes, MD

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Oncology

The Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is committed to clinical excellence and the highest standards of patient care. Quality medical care and a child-friendly environment are priorities when treating children with cancer and blood disorders.

Watch the story of Cheryl and her son, Dustin, who has been cancer-free for nine years.

Fun Facts

Our room-service-style dining allows patients to choose from a menu and have meals delivered when they are ready or available to eat.

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Iftikhar Hanif, MD
Brian Cauff, MD
Deborah Kramer, MD
Lynn Meister, MD
Anne Schaefer, MD
Carmen Ballestas, MD

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Cardiac

Physicians with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Cardiac Center have more than 150 years of combined experience. The highly regarded specialists have performed successful operations for many conditions, including heart transplants for infants.

Watch our video of Donna as she recalls her daughter Talia’s open heart surgery.

Fun Facts

Kids scheduled for surgery can participate in a Teddy Bear Tour of the hospital so they can familiarize themselves with the facility and the different activity centers.

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Kak-Chen Chan, MD, MBBS
Maryanne R. Chrisant, MD
Larry Latson, MD, FAAP, FACC, FSCAI
Richard Perryman, MD
Frank Scholl, MD, FACS, FACC
Lilliam Valdes-Cruz, MD
Ming-Lon Young, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACC, MAAC, FHRS, CCDS

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Nina Beauchesne, FACHE, Administrator

1,178 people believe

NBC Miami: New Children's Hospital
Gets Ready to Open

ABC Miami: Hospital Makes Imaging Tools Less Frightening For Kids

CBS Miami: New Hospital Designed Around The Power of Play

Miami Herald: Children’s hospitals are recognized nationally

The Today Show: 4 Month Old Receives Heart Transplant

Imaging

Fun Facts

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Debra Lau, MD

Paul Fisher, MD

Michael McLeary, MD

Mark Schwimmer, MD

Terri Williams-Weekes, MD

Oncology

Fun Facts

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Iftikhar Hanif, MD

Brian Cauff, MD

Deborah Kramer, MD

Lynn Meister, MD

Anne Schaefer, MD

Carmen Ballestas, MD

Cardiac

Fun Facts

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Kak-Chen Chan, MD, MBBS

Maryanne R. Chrisant, MD

Larry Latson, MD, FAAP, FACC, FSCAI

Richard Perryman, MD

Frank Scholl, MD, FACS, FACC

Lilliam Valdes-Cruz, MD

Ming-Lon Young, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACC, MAAC, FHRS, CCDS

Tell us how you use the Power of Play in the lives of your kids:

the Power of Play

Nina Beauchesne, FACHE, Administrator

1,178 people believe

NBC Miami: New Children's Hospital Gets Ready to Open

ABC Miami: Hospital Makes Imaging Tools Less Frightening For Kids

CBS Miami: New Hospital Designed Around The Power of Play

Miami Herald: Children’s hospitals are recognized nationally

The Today Show: 4 Month Old Receives Heart Transplant

Imaging

Fun Facts

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Debra Lau, MD

Paul Fisher, MD

Michael McLeary, MD

Mark Schwimmer, MD

Terri Williams-Weekes, MD

Oncology

Fun Facts

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Iftikhar Hanif, MD

Brian Cauff, MD

Deborah Kramer, MD

Lynn Meister, MD

Anne Schaefer, MD

Carmen Ballestas, MD

Cardiac

Fun Facts

Click on any of our physicians to learn more about them.

Kak-Chen Chan, MD, MBBS

Maryanne R. Chrisant, MD

Larry Latson, MD, FAAP, FACC, FSCAI

Richard Perryman, MD

Frank Scholl, MD, FACS, FACC

Lilliam Valdes-Cruz, MD

Ming-Lon Young, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACC, MAAC, FHRS, CCDS

Tell us how you use the Power of Play in the lives of your kids:

NBC Miami: New Children's Hospital
Gets Ready to Open