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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...
Trauma Informed Care
Every child and family deserves emotionally safe, trauma-informed care. What does that mean? We know that children and families have faced events in their past or have current stressors. Stressful events...
Autism Clinic
Comprehensive diagnostic services for children whose families suspect they may have autism or a related disorder. After a diagnosis, we can connect you with treatment and support services, training...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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 |
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...
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...
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...
The Link - August 2024
Our August issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - August 2024 Pediatric Bioethics: Communicating Serious News: The Added Challenge of...
Medical Imaging
Children's Mercy offers diagnostic imaging equipment especially designed for children of all ages and sizes. Our facilities and imaging equipment are designed to alleviate fears and reduce the need for...
Car Seat FAQs
Car Seat Frequently Asked Questions Why is using only a lap-shoulder or lap belt not safe for my young child? What are my car seat choices? How can I find out about my state car seat law? Is one car seat...
Case Summary: Shone’s Complex
The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy provides comprehensive care for children with all types of heart conditions. Our team of 35 pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons, together with...
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)
The Department of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) at Children's Mercy offers proven expertise in the diagnosis and effective treatment of children with both routine and complicated head and neck...
How to connect with your teen – authentically
It feels like there are a lot of tips to help you prepare for taking care of a newborn – but those newborns grow up and they turn into teenagers. It’s a different ballgame to try to connect with your teen...
Heart Center
The Heart Center at Children's Mercy is one of the highest-volume pediatric heart centers in the nation. Our commitment to clinical research and innovation helped us earn recognition as one of the top...
504 Plan Resources
Daycare/Early Education View Story Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) View Story College View Story Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs...
Dengue Fever in Kids
Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitos to people. It can cause fever, headache, muscle/bone pain, a rash, and mild bleeding.