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5 tips to add safety to your summer fun
School is out for summer! It’s time for pool days, barbeques and family vacations. We want you to have a fun summer – safely – so we’ve outlined 5 tips that will help keep your family safe in the summer...
Comprehensive care for children with differences of sexual development
Children with differences of sexual development face new challenges and opportunities as they grow. The GUIDE team has provided some information and ideas for families to consider as they navigate these...
Pediatric Surgery
Description: During this elective rotation, medical students will engage in direct patient care, managing responsibilities from admission to discharge under the close supervision of house staff and...
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Educational objectives: Learn to take history and carry out physical examination, including neurologic examination, on infants and children focusing on conditions amenable to neurosurgical care. Understand...
CPAP Care Program
Many children in our care use a CPAP machine to help regulate their breathing during sleep. CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure" therapy. A CPAP machine has a tube that connects to...
Visual Diagnosis: Poor Weight Gain
A 3-month-old female is admitted directly to the hospital for further evaluation of poor weight gain.
Talking to kids about tragedies
No parent wants to have to talk about tragic events with their kids, no matter what age they are. Whether something terrible happened close to home or in the headlines, knowing what to say and how to help...
Patient Demographic
Children’s Mercy Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Programs seeks to provide high quality clinical care by creating a workforce that reflects the demographics of patients we serve.
Precision Therapeutics
The Precision Therapeutics area of emphasis at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) investigates the variability in responses to therapeutic interventions in the children they treat. The area of...
Monitor Response and Vital Sign Targets
References Akre, M., Finkelstein, M., Erickson, M., Liu, M., Vanderbilt, L., & Billman, G. (2010). Sensitivity of the pediatric early warning score to identify patient deterioration. Pediatrics, 125(4)
Evidence Based Strategies: Febrile Seizures by the Numbers: Providing Anticipatory Guidance to Families
Column Author: Jonah Lund, MD | Child Neurology Resident, PGY-2 Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine...
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship
Gynecology Department Meet the Team Faculty and Fellows Program overview Through a robust surgical, clinical, and research experience, this fellowship prepares one to be an independent pediatric and...
Hearing and Speech
The Hearing and Speech Clinic at Children's Mercy is dedicated to providing exceptional care through the latest evidence-based practices and procedures, supported by state-of-the-art technology.
Dr. Stephani Stancil and Dr. Mollie Walton Receive P30 MPRINT Grants
Dr. Stephani Stancil and Dr. Mollie Walton both received grants for their studies that are working to better the lives of sick children. Dr. Stancil's study explores drug disposition in the brain and...
Questions to consider when selecting your health care plan
What are the options for purchasing health insurance for my child? What is a Health Insurance Exchange? When can I enroll/when is open enrollment for insurance coverage on the Health Insurance Exchange (
Understanding tuberculosis: A guide for parents
You may have seen recent news about a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas. Health officials are actively managing the situation to prevent further spread. But still, it’s important to remain informed and...
Animal Bites (Mammal): Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Vaccine and Immunoglobulin Recommendations
Pathogen Source of Bite Recommendations Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Dosing and Administration Rabiesa Dogs, cats, and ferrets Healthy domestic pets without initial signs of rabies (regardless of...
Kangaroo Care
Brianna Schmitz experienced a mix of fear and relief when she first held her premature son, Bodhi, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Born at just 28 weeks and weighing less than two pounds, Bodhi...
COVID-19, RSV and the Flu: What you need to know
Viral respiratory season is quickly approaching. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory viruses seem to circulate in new patterns, so being prepared is important! According to the American Academy of...
ECMO: What to Expect
Your health care team is here for you and wants to make sure you understand ECMO and how ECMO is affecting your child. Please ask your care team any questions that you have. Here are answers to some of...