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Powering Pediatric Research and Innovation

AdventHealth for Children is creating the future of pediatric health care through research and data analysis to improve clinical performance and quality of care. Our nationally recognized children's hospital and network of pediatric specialists, programs and care facilities set the standard for innovation, quality and comprehensive care.

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Partnership is in our DNA

Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing

AdventHealth for Children is the first and only children's hospital in Central Florida to provide rapid whole genome sequencing, an advanced diagnostic technology, that will rapidly identify the causes of rare genetic disorders in some of the sickest infants and children.

Through a partnership with Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, we are able to have access to a state-of-the-art genome sequencing lab that employs a multi-disciplinary team of experts who specialize in providing timely and accurate guidance to physicians caring for children with rare genetic disease. This partnership is the latest in AdventHealth's investment in genomics and will change the future of healthcare.

“Genomics is the future of medicine. This advanced testing can have a significant impact on how we diagnose and treat patients,. Rady Children’s Institute is a leader in genomic medicine, and this partnership will help us provide the best care to some of the littlest and sickest patients in our care.” - Dr. Rajan Wadhawan, Senior Executive Officer, AdventHealth for Children.

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Highlighted Pediatrics Trials

Our goal at the Center for Pediatric Research is to create the future of pediatric health care through research and data analysis to improve clinical performance and quality of care. We seek to increase the ability of AdventHealth for Children to become a leading children’s network and to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

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  • NCT03969992

    A Partially-Blind, Randomized, Controlled, Parallel-Group Dose Ranging Study to Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AeroFact (SF-RI 1 surfactant for inhalation combined with a dedicated drug delivery system) in Preterm Infant at Risk of Worsening Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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  • NCT03962543

    A Phase 2b Trial of the MEK 1/2 Inhibitor (MEKi) PD-0325901 in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)-Associated Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PNs) that are Progressing or Causing Significant Morbidity

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  • NCT02464969

    A Randomized, Open-Label, Active Controlled, Safety and Extrapolated Efficacy Study in Pediatric Subjects Requiring Anticoagulation for the Treatment of a Venous Thromboembolic Event

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AdventHealth for Children Physician Journal 6th Edition

This issue highlights AdventHealth’s eight Central Florida pediatric specialty clinics. It also explores how the internationally known AdventHealth for Children’s pediatric urology team offers innovative programs in reconstruction of genito-urinary malformations and ambiguous genitalia as well as robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and urinary stone disease

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Our Accreditations and Rankings

US News Best Children's Hospital Neonatology 2023-24

Florida's Best Newborn Care

For the 4th time, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital for newborn care in Florida.

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Nursing Magnet Recognized

AdventHealth for Children holds the gold standard Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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NAEC Level4 Epilepsy

NAEC Level IV Epilepsy Center

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) designated AdventHealth for Children, formerly Florida Hospital for Children, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the top designation for epilepsy centers in the nation. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

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Internationally Recognized Stem Cell Therapy

Our Pediatric Cellular Therapy Program is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for meeting the most rigorous quality standards in every aspect of stem cell therapy.

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ELSO Center of Excellence Award

AdventHealth for Children is Central Florida's only ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) Center of Excellence in Life Support, Platinum Level, in collaboration with AdventHealth. We provide exceptional care to high-risk patients needing specialized life support.

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Nationally Ranked Pediatric Specialists

With more than 140 pediatric specialists practicing in 35 specialties dedicated to healing children, our team includes many active researchers in their associated fields. We participate in a wide variety of clinical trials and research studies aimed at raising the bar in pediatric care.

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