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Annual School Health Conference
Children's Mercy Annual School Health Conference is intended for school nurses and school health professionals providing care for children in the school setting. The conference sessions focus on current...
Patellar Instability: Lauryn’s Story
Meet Lauryn The first time Lauryn Jimenez dislocated her right kneecap, she was in the 4th grade, playing with some friends, leaping through the air like a ballerina. “I was just playing around when I...
Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
For Individuals who are NOT pregnant or immunocompromised <!--StartFragment--> Age Group Immune Status Time Since Exposure Recommended PEP Home Quarantine Recommendations All ages (≥ 6...
Children's Mercy Locations for MMR and Measles Immunoglobulin Administration
Children's Mercy sites administering measles immunoglobulin: Adele Hall Broadway Clinics CM Kansas Children's Mercy sites administering MMR vaccine: Adele Hall CM...
Measles Testing Guidance for Patients Tested at Children's Mercy
PCR testing has the highest yield in the first 3 days from the onset of rash and decreases over time. The yield of IgM testing increases 3 or more days after the onset of the rash. Obtain all laboratory...
Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations to Minimize Measles Exposure
Upon arrival and patient placement: Provide face masks for patients (2 years of age and older) and family before they enter the facility. Patients unable to wear a mask should be “tented” with a blanket or...
MMR Vaccination for Infants 6 Months to Less Than 12 Months of Age
While the MMR vaccine is safe for infants less than 12 months of age, with only mild side effects seen in most cases, it is not routinely recommended. Infants who receive a dose before 12 months of age...
Bulging Disc Injury and Recovery: Logan’s Story
Meet Logan The music was loud, and the testosterone levels were high in the Lansing High School weightlifting room, as the powerlifting team was getting ready for another season. Logan Buffo, a sophomore...
Seven Children’s Mercy Researchers Receive Funding from Masonic Cancer Alliance to Better Understand, Fight Pediatric Cancer
Seven researchers at Children’s Mercy Kansas City are the latest to receive Partners Advisory Board Funding grants from the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA), the outreach network of The University of Kansas...
POPS (Parents Offering Parent Support)
Children's Mercy's Parents Offering Parent Support (POPS) program is a network of parent volunteers who mentor other parents through the challenges of their child's health condition. POPS offers...
Faculty Spotlight: Darcy Weidemann
Darcy Weidemann photo As Chair of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Workforce Committee, Darcy Weidemann, MD, MHS, is leading ongoing efforts to grow the pediatric nephrology profession...
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Munira's Story
Meet Munira Meet Munira photo Munira Nuru is a proud Black Muslim woman. She presents every aspect of her identity through her appearance; from the hijab she wears as a symbol of her religious faith...
Peanut Allergy: Jayden's Story
Jayden Johnson has a severe peanut allergy, but through participation in a clinical trial at Children's Mercy, he's been able to build up a tolerance to peanut protein.
For High School Students
Children’s Mercy Hospital is dedicated to providing support and training opportunities for tomorrow’s health care and research leaders. The resources in our Bridging the Gap Toolkit were developed by...
Outpatient Services
The Heart Center provides comprehensive testing, evaluation and diagnostic services for children with heart conditions. Our pediatric cardiologists specialize in working with children of all ages, even in...
MACI Surgery Recovery: Hidde’s Story
Meet Hidde Hidde Roessink is known for his strength. As an NCAA Division I athlete recovering from a season-ending injury, he’s had to rely on both his own resilience and the tenacity of his team at...
Children's Mercy Broadway
The specialists at Children's Mercy Broadway provide expert care to children in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with more than 90,000 visits annually. In addition to six specialty clinics, the...
RUBI Autism Parent Coaching Program
Research Units in Behavioral Intervention is an evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers develop strategies to decrease problem behaviors related to autism and developmental disabilities.
Welcome to motherhood: Tips to adjust to life with a little one
Becoming a mom is a big change filled with joy, challenges and lots of special moments. In honor of Mother's Day, we asked moms to think back on their motherhood journeys and share some helpful tips on...
Nursing Observerships
At this time Nursing Observerships continue to be suspended. Please continue to check this website for more information on when they resume. Other observership programs are still operating with COVID-19...