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NICU to Now: Jeremiah’s story

Meet Jeremiah  family photo 6-year-old Jeremiah is always singing. Sometimes he sings in Creole (which his mom’s Haitian family speaks), sometimes in English, sometimes in a language all his own. This...

Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome

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...

Tickborne Diseases in the United States

Disease Incidence/Endemic Areas Vector Tickborne Illnesses Reported in Missouri and Kansas Find disease-specific information from the CDC in the hyperlinks below Find maps of geographic distribution here...

Lyme Disease Testing and Treatment

Consult or refer to Infectious Diseases for guidance or questions Laboratory Testing For children who present with a classic erythema migrans rash after being in an area where Lyme disease is common...

Tularemia Testing and Treatment

Consult Infectious Diseases for assistance with testing and treatment Laboratory Testing Serologic testing (IgM and/or IgG): Paired acute and convalescent serum samples may be necessary to confirm diagnosis...

Vectors of Tickborne Disease Prevalent to Kansas and Missouri

References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2005). Rhipicephalus sanguineus [Digital image]. https://phil.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Rocky mountain wood tick [

Geographic Distribution of Tickborne Diseases

Note. The presence of a dot in a county or state does not necessarily mean that a given disease was acquired in that county/state. People travel between counties and states, and the place of residence is...

Tick Removal

Remove the tick as soon as possible to reduce the chances of infection   Use a pair of clean tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the skin as possible Pull upward using slow, steady...

Tickborne Illness

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...

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...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Ehrlichiosis Rashes

Rash of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever The rash typically appears 2 - 4 days following the onset of fever The rash often starts on the wrists, forearms, and ankles and appears as small, flat, pink macules...

Understanding anaphylaxis: A guide for parents

Most parents have one main goal: to keep their kids safe. When there is something out of your control that threatens your child’s safety, it can be scary – and an allergic reaction is one of those things.

June's Story

Meet June   june-smiling   If you’ve ever tried to keep a toddler still when they just want to be on the move, you can imagine how parents Julianne and Cody felt when they learned their almost...

Are you a new mom feeling sad, tired or anxious? Here is a guide to help.

While many moms and other birthing people experience the “baby blues” in the first 2 weeks after having a baby (worry, sadness and tiredness), these symptoms usually resolve on their own. However...

Pediatric Bioethics: Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: First Look

Column Author: Vanessa S. Watkins, MPH, FACHE, CHES | Bioethics Program Manager; Certificate Program Administrative Director Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine...

Healthy Schools and Childcare Program Educational Videos

The Healthy Schools and Childcare Program helps school districts and childcare organizations develop effective strategies to improve the indoor environmental conditions in their facilities. These videos...

Helping Children Who Experienced Traumatic Events

Some children are affected physically, emotionally or both after a trauma. Learn about how to help children cope with these symptoms.

Lean Summit

Hosted by the Children's Mercy Performance Improvement department, our annual Lean Summit highlights efforts across the organization to improve quality, eliminate waste in processes, reduce waiting...

Evidence Based Strategies: The Spit-Up Never Ends: Managing Infantile GER and GERD

Column Author: Emily Bryan, MD | Pediatric Resident Physician Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...

Resolutions from real kids

The saying goes "new year, new me" and for many, the beginning of a new year can be the start of changes they want to include in their life. Whether 2024 is a time for re-invention, learning a new...