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Local Substance Use Treatment Resources

Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program 13860 Wyandotte St Kansas City, MO 64145 (816) 941-4000 Clinical Associates Adolescent Substance Abuse Evaluation 8629 Bluejacket St. Suite 100 Lenexa...

Soft Palate Fullness/Bulging Images

Compare to tonsillitis (bilateral enlargement): Photos courtesy of Dr. Laura Neff, MD, MPH, Children's Mercy Otolaryngology These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.

Important Considerations

History Description of blood loss: Upper vs. lower GI bleed Time of onset Quantity of blood loss Hematochezia: Bright red blood vs melena; streaks vs. mixed with stool vs. clots Hematemesis: Bright red...

Pharmacotherapy

These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...

Quit Plan

Printable Quit Plans (PDF)  English version Spanish version Children's Mercy providers may also order these through the Children's Mercy Printing Portal  These pathways do not establish a...

Additional National Tobacco Cessation Resources for Adolescents

SmokeFree SmokeFreeTeen SmokeFreeWomen   SmokeFree- Quit Vaping Smokefree TXT for Teens: Text QUIT to 47848 or  Sign up online   National Quitline Call 1-800 QUIT NOW Truth Initiative text...

Pharmacy

  Children’s Mercy operates several pediatric outpatient pharmacies to fill medications written by providers from Children's Mercy. Because we only serve children, we provide an extra level of safety...

COVID-19, RSV and the Flu: What you need to know

Viral respiratory season is quickly approaching. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory viruses seem to circulate in new patterns, so being prepared is important! According to the American Academy of...

Training the Next Generation: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Researchers

To build on its successes today, Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) recognizes the importance of creating a career pathway for tomorrow’s researchers who will drive future medical...

Modeling inclusivity this holiday season

Children notice what we do, how we respond, how we treat others and who we include. This time of year can be jam-packed with anxiety. Our schedules get full, sometimes we overload our resources and...

December

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How to choose the best health insurance for your family

It’s the most wonderful — and potentially confusing — time of the year: Health care insurance open enrollment season!  When considering your insurance coverage options for the upcoming year, there are...

The Link - November 2024

Our November issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - November 2024 State of the Art Pediatrics: Vesicoureteral Reflux: Back to Basics Read...

Cafeteria and Room Service

KC Café - Adele Hall Campus Classics Express Café - Adele Hall Campus Subway - Adele Hall Campus The Roasterie - Adele Hall Campus Discovery Café - The Children's Mercy Research Institute...

Evidence Based Strategies: Winter Sports and Concussions in Pediatric Patients

Column Author: Catharine N Kral, DO| Resident PGY 3; Chief Resident Column Author: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of...

Vaccine Update: Vaccination Precautions and Contraindications

Column Author: Christine Symes, MSN, CPNP-PC  Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing Providing vaccines...

Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: HIV and Infant Feeding Today: Pediatric Providers as Advocates Supporting Informed Choice

Column Author: Diane Petrie, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, AACRN, CPN Column Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program Until recently...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Vesicoureteral Reflux: Back to Basics

Column Author: Gino Vricella, MD | Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of...

Differential Diagnosis

Age  Upper GI Bleed  Lower GI Bleed  All ages  Gastric/duodenal ulcer Foreign body ingestion Coagulopathy / bleeding disorder Disseminated intravascular coagulation (including in the setting...

Dealing with parenting peer pressure? Our providers have been there, too.

Parenting is hard, and is even harder when friends, family or even your children have opinions on your parenting choices. If you’ve ever felt this way you're not alone – experts in the pediatric health...