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Is my child too short? And other things explained by a pediatric endocrinologist
Many kids aren’t as tall as their classmates, both boys and girls. Often, parents worry that height might affect their kid’s ability to play sports, how their friends treat them, their self-esteem and even...
Wellbeing Programs
Children’s Mercy is dedicated to supporting team members’ physical, social, emotional and mental wellbeing. The Center for Wellbeing works to: Elevate meaningful work and reduce non-meaningful work. Improve...
Preparing for a PET/CT Scan
Media: pet scanner, view from door ACR: CT/PET What is a PET scan? A positron emission tomography (PET scan) is a test to look for disease. A PET scan...
Tuition Assistance
Tuition discounts and academic advising available If you've considered starting school or finishing a degree, you should learn about the Tuition Assistance Program. Full-time and part-time employees...
How to promote diversity and inclusion in your child’s life
It’s back-to-school season, and that means getting new school supplies, adjusting to new routines and learning about all kinds of subjects. An important subject that parents can help teach their kids about...
Clinical Experience - Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
Fellows rapidly acquire skills in endoscopic procedures during the first year of the program through endoscopic simulation and hands-on procedures. The Pediatric Gastroenterology fellow participates in...
How parents can make a healthier environment for healthier kids (on Earth Day and every day)
This Earth Day, your family might be spending time in local community gardens, planting trees with neighbors, or gathering to celebrate in the great outdoors. These are great ways to support Mother Nature...
What to Expect at the Autism Clinic
What to expect at your autism evaluation appointment Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder is not a simple process. It involves experienced and highly-trained professionals who gather information from you...
Nutrition for Heart Health
Avoiding added sugar for heart health Sugar not naturally found in food products, but added during processing and preparation. This does not include natural sugar found in fruits and milk. Decreasing...
Health Care Providers
Every day we partner with medical professionals to help keep children healthy and safe. Our more than 750 pediatric specialists and 8,000+ employees are here to support you and your patients.
Maintenance and Monitoring
Once a therapeutic standard heparin level is obtained draw CBC, PT, aPTT and/or heparin level at least daily. Measure platelet counts daily. If platelet count decreases below 150,000/microL or drops by ≥
Getting an IV
This is an IV. An IV is a small tube that is used to give your body water or medicine. It may also be used to get blood for a blood test. Numbing options At Children’s Mercy, we often use a J-tip or...
Advanced Practice Perspectives Podcast
Podcast hosts chat with pediatric experts on timely key health care topics and give an inside look at the various Advanced Practice roles at Children’s Mercy.
Link Newsletter - February 2023
Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition
The Center is dedicated to disseminating the latest knowledge regarding pediatric healthy lifestyles, from its biological origins to its societal impact.
Getting a Nasogastric (NG) Tube
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, flexible tube that goes into your nose, down the back of your throat and into your stomach. It can give your body medicine or liquid food.
Genomic Medicine Center Facilities
View a list of the Genomic Medicine Center's capital equipment and software tools. The collection of sequencers and robots allows the Center to process more than 20 terabases of data per week.
10 Things to Know about G-Tubes
A G-Tube is a soft tube that goes from the outside of the stomach to the inside of the stomach. G-tube photo Everyone’s body is different! Doctors may decide that some children need a G-tube to help...
Salaries and Benefits for Residents and Fellows
The training programs at Children's Mercy provide a yearly stipend, plus variety of perks, benefits and on-site services to help make the residents/fellows' experience positive and rewarding.
Rumination Disorder: Bobbi’s Story
Meet Bobbi Just try keeping up with Bobbi Horr. The junior at Holton High School, Holton, Kan., is on the school’s spirit squad, in band, plays volleyball, runs track, takes dance and gymnastics, and works...