2017 Report to the community

By the Numbers

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a leading provider of healthcare services for medically needy children.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a leading provider of healthcare services for medically needy children.

2017 Financial and Statistical Highlights

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2017 Statistical Data


Total Inpatient Days: 69,277 
Total Inpatient Admissions: 10,629
Inpatient Average Daily Census: 189.8
Inpatient Occupancy: 65.7%
Total ER Visits (main campus): 86,390
Ambulatory Visits: 115,129
Observation Visits: 5,552
Private Outpatient Visits (main campus): 211,842
Total Surgical Cases: 16,247
Average Length of Stay: 6.3 days

Community Benefits

Number of Employees:

4,234

Construction Dollars Expended:

$33M

Medical Resident Trainees:

87

Number of Subspecialty Fellows:

32

Research Expenditures:

$4.5M

Number of Research Protocols:

312

Community Events Sponsorships to Benefit Children:

68

Schools Served by School Health Initiative:

74

Total School Health Student Encounters:

50,750

Health & Safety Classes Offered:

1,050

Support Groups:

31

Specialty Medical Children's Camps:

6