A hospital broke ground on a future cancer and blood disorders institute in South Florida.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has broken ground on the next chapter of the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute, a transformative expansion that will create a more integrated, accessible and patient-centered environment for children receiving cancer and blood disorder care. The 25,500-square-foot institute, which was recently named by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 pediatric cancer program in South Florida, bringing together pediatric cancer and blood disorder services, is made possible through a donation gifted by the philanthropic couple.
The institute, expected to open in its new South Florida location in 2028, will be housed within the renovated Medical Arts Building and will encompass approximately 25,500 square feet across two floors. Designed to blend clinical efficiency with comfort, discovery and moments of respite, the new space will support children and families throughout their care journey while strengthening collaboration among physicians, researchers and care teams. Nicklaus Children’s Health System leadership, donors, patients and the hospital’s foundation joined together to mark the official start of construction…