Miami Children's Hospital - a regional leader in medical education -- has been resurveyed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and awarded accreditation with commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians.

Miami Children's Hospital has long been a leader in advancing continuing medical education for physicians. A highlight is the annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course, Perspectives in Pediatrics - first begun in 1955 -- which annually draws more than 800 physicians from around the world to learn about the latest innovations and practices in pediatric medicine. The hospital also routinely conducts grand rounds, radiological conferences and numerous other programs to support physicians in fulfilling continuing medical education requirements.

"Miami Children's Hospital Department of Medical Education is committed to bringing clinicians nationally and globally high-quality, evidence-based pediatric educational activities in the areas of clinical care, research, education and professional development," said Dr. Rani Gereige, MCH Director of Medical Education.

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Broward Health Community Health Services is hosting a series of summer health fairs to provide children and their families immunizations and school physicals for the upcoming school year.

Broward Health is promoting this series of summer immunization health fairs among various organizations, such as School Board of Broward County, Boys and Girls Club and local day care centers. These immunization fairs safeguard children against diseases such as pertussis (whooping cough), measles, rubella, influenza and other diseases.

Broward Health staff can accommodate Spanish- and Creole-speaking families residing in Broward County.

Click here for more information on the immunization events.