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Pediatric Rehabilitation
Description: A typical schedule will consist of both inpatient and outpatient experiences. On the inpatient rehabilitation service, the student will work directly with a fellow and attending seeing...
Dyslexia Screening - Pediatric Bioethics - October 2022
Identifying and helping children with dyslexia early can drastically improve their chance of reading at grade level. Pediatricians and schools need to work together to identify and screen these kids early...
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work Students The Social Work Department at Children’s Mercy has a long history of supporting social work education and is committed to providing quality field instruction for Masters of Social Work...
International Travel Medicine Clinic
Whether you're planning a family vacation outside the United States, visiting friends or relatives, participating in mission work or studying abroad, properly preparing for international travel is...
Internet Access
Children's Mercy Kansas City offers free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) service to its patients, families and guests.
Coping and Relaxation Tips
Children's Mercy wants to help your child and family cope and adjust during your health care journey. Every child and family deserves care that is based on their past and current stressors. Learn more...
ADHD: What parents need to know
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has received a lot of media coverage over the past decade. Sometimes it gives families helpful knowledge and at other times it can cause confusion or fear...
Infant Lung Center
The Infant Lung Center (ILC) exists to reduce pain and improve the quality of life for babies who are born with or later develop lung problems.
Hematology, Oncology and BMT Family Care Team
At Children’s Mercy, your child’s care involves so much more than medical treatment. Our Family Care Team looks at your child’s unique needs—physical, developmental, emotional, educational and...
Participating in Your Child’s Health Care
Children's Mercy wants you and your child to be active members of the health care team. It is our duty to help you get the health information you need and to understand it.
Ear Conditions
Acute and chronic ear infections Acute otitis media (AOM): The middle ear (space behind the ear drum) is infected and swollen. The eardrum itself is inflamed and pus is trapped behind the eardrum. Otitis...
5 teen relationship red flags
I spend a lot of time talking to patients and parents about healthy relationships. It’s common for teens to have some less-than-great experiences as they take more ownership over their social lives. With...
grand rounds classic
Faculty Email The Continuing Medical Education (CME) program at Children's Mercy supports physicians in their effort to remain at the cutting edge of their profession. Maintaining the highest-quality...
Kulesa Lab Applies New Technology to Research Childhood Cancer and Other Diseases
Dr. Paul Kulesa's research focuses on neural crest cell development in the embryo and how these cells migrate long distances and differentiate into specific cell types (bone, cartilage and neurons).
The Link - January 2025
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - January 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Initiating Evaluation of...
Resources for helping kids process the anniversary of the Super Bowl parade shootings
The horrific events that took place after the 2024 Chiefs parade and rally at Union Station may again strike fear a year later, especially for children and families who were at the parade...
Animal Bites (Mammal)
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Faculty and Fellows Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Program Director Sanket S. Shah, MD, MHS ssshah@cmh.edu Fellowship Coordinator Kasi Trader, BA Fellow Lauren Littell, MD Alumni Jenna Schermerhorn, DO Faculty and Fellows Pediatric Advanced Cardiac...
Metopic Craniosynostosis: Geneva’s Story
Geneva is a one-of-a-kind 2-year-old who radiates joy and has a huge personality. Although her head shape was a little different from most kids due to early closure of one part of her skull, she has now...
10 family-friendly activities to make this fall a ball!
Are you getting excited about the chilly mornings and changing leaves? Us too! If you’re looking for a fun fall outing for the whole family, we have ideas from Children’s Mercy families. Whether you prefer...