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Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: Mpox Redux

Column Author: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director...

Skin Injury Concerning for Physical Abuse

Additional Resource with Photos: VisualDx/Bruise of child abuse Bruising anywhere on a non-ambulatory infant Subconjunctival injury in infants (not due to birth) Torn frenulum or oral injury in a...

The Link - September 2024

Our September issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - September 2024 2024 Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines Update Read the full article...

Fractures Concerning for Abuse

References Flaherty, E. G., Perez-Rossello, J. M., Levine, M. A., Hennrikus, W. L., & the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Section on Radiology, Section on...

Care for Siblings or Other Children in the Same Caregiving Environment

Siblings or other children living in the same caregiving environment as children with abusive injuries are considered high-risk Follow the age-appropriate evaluation if the sibling or other child living in...

Vaccine Update: Vaccines for Children - Millions of Lives Saved and Counting

Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing  ...

Evidence Based Strategies: Vulvovaginitis in the Prepubertal Female

Column Author: Kalyn Erickson, DO | Resident PGY 3 Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   Vulvovaginitis is a term that is...

Visual Diagnosis: What's the Diagnosis?

Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical...

Vaccine Update: What Is New in Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines?

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

State of the Art Pediatrics: Navigating a National Shortage of Stimulants

Column Author: Hannah Wolf, APRN, CPNP-PC Jamie Neal Lewis, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC Column Author: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City...

Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Dengue is Setting Records

Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program   Worldwide, more dengue cases have been reported...

Pediatric Bioethics: Communicating Serious News: The Added Challenge of Health Literacy Gaps in Difficult Conversations

Column Author: Stephanie K. Kukora, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Brian S. Carter, MD |

Vaccine Update: Microneedle Patches May Help Overcome Immunization Barriers

Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing   A study...

Evidence Based Strategies: Sudden Scares: Understanding Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE)

Column Author: Tess Schultz, DO | Resident PGY 3 Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   A brief resolved unexplained event...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Shifting From Stewardship to Sustainability

Column Author: Annie Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program...

Evidence Based Strategies: Acetaminophen Overdose

Column Author: Kelsey P Gavin, DO | Resident PGY 3; Chief Resident Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   Acetaminophen is...

Children's Mercy Urgent Care Locations

Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children. Three KC metro area locations available. See a pediatric specialist in person or via online telehealth visits. Use our Save My Spot technology and...

How to talk with kids about cancer

Cancer is not an easy thing to talk about. It’s understandable why many parents and caregivers feel hesitant to talk with their kids about it. As uncomfortable as it may be, it’s important to be honest...

Advanced Practice Perspectives Podcast

Podcast hosts chat with pediatric experts on timely key health care topics and give an inside look at the various Advanced Practice roles at Children’s Mercy.

Financial Resources and Billing Information

Insurance Plans and Coverage Types Accepted Pay my bill Payment Types Accepted Financial Assistance Understanding health care costs No Surprises Act Billing Process Cost of Care Estimate Tool Guarantor...