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Complex Medical Needs in Children: Resources for Health Care Providers
The faculty and staff of the Beacon Program at Children’s Mercy have compiled a list of resources for health care providers when caring for pediatric patients with complex medical conditions.
Meet Ashley Parks
Ashley Parks, BSN, RN, CPN, Research Nurse Coordinator, Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PCRU), talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals, and much more.
Global flavors: A parent's guide to exploring cultural cuisines with kids
While it can be easy to lean on your tried and true, family-favorite recipes, introducing children to diverse cuisines is a wonderful way to expand their understanding of different cultures while also...
Syncope (Fainting)
Neurocardiogenic syncope (SINK-oh-pee) is a sudden loss of consciousness, often called fainting or “passing out.” It occurs in 15 to 25% of otherwise healthy children and teens. Causes of syncope Fainting...
Status Epilepticus: Refractory Management
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Professional Development
Berry Institute At Children’s Mercy, we treat each of our faculty members as a truly unique individual. We don’t believe there is a “right” career—but there is a right career for you. And you get to...
What to Expect: Medical Imaging
The Children's Mercy Medical Imaging department offers diagnostic imaging equipment especially designed to accommodate children of all ages and sizes. Our Kansas City-area facilities and diagnostic...
Children's Mercy Joplin
Children's Mercy Joplin provides in-person, telehealth and follow-up pediatric visits for more than 30 specialty clinics.
Helping your child take medicine
Learning to take medicine can be hard for kids. Sometimes the pill seems too big, or there is a funny taste or smell. But if your child is prescribed a medication, it is important they can take the...
Corporate Compliance Program
The Children’s Mercy Hospital Corporate Compliance Program is a formal program to help prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations. In doing so, the Corporate Compliance department works to...
Clinical Advances in Pediatrics Symposium
58th Annual Clinical Advances in Pediatrics Symposium Sept. 17-19, 2025 Children’s Mercy Kansas City The Clinical Advances in Pediatrics Symposium (CAPS) is focused on providing the latest advances in...
Dr. Jessica Wallisch Receives American Heart Association Funding to Study New Way for Early Detection of Brain Injury in ECMO Patients
“We plan to study when brain injuries happen in young ECMO patients and how well the bedside MRI compares to CT scans and ultrasound in diagnosing these injuries,” said Dr. Wallisch.
Spinal Fusion: Neuromuscular ERAS
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs promote an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care aimed at facilitating faster recovery from surgery, decreasing hospital length of stay...
Patient Progression Hub
What is the Patient Progression Hub The Patient Progression Hub is a 6,000-square-foot hospital operations center that uses data intelligence, predictive analytics and real-time data to optimize care...
Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF or NF1) is an inherited condition that may cause changes in the skin, nervous system, bones, and endocrine glands. NF1 occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3,000 individuals.
Hospital-Based School
The Hospital-Based School Program at Children’s Mercy provides efficient and effective educational experiences for the hospital school-aged population who choose to accept their services. School services...
Pain Clinic
Amplified Pain Clinic (APS) Amplified pain syndrome (APS) is a condition in which the child’s perception of pain is increased due to the abnormal firing of nerves which sense pain and control vascular...
Faculty and Staff
Jodi Coombs, MBA, BSN, RN Exec VP, Chief Quality Officer (816) 234-3623Ext. 53623 Robert "Bobby" Schremmer, MD Pediatric Emergency Physician Medical Director, Center for Pediatric Simulation...
Mental Health: A Public Health Crisis and the Role of Pediatricians
Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara J Anderson, MD, MPH |
Cerebral Palsy: Mohamed’s Story
Meet Mohamed In an apartment building in Syria, a little boy sits by the window, looking out at the other kids playing soccer, riding their bikes and laughing together. “Mom,” he cries, “why can’t I play...