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Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: HIV and Infant Feeding Today: Pediatric Providers as Advocates Supporting Informed Choice

Column Author: Diane Petrie, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, AACRN, CPN Column Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program Until recently...

Hailey’s Story

Meet Hailey    Hailey with Dr. Ginn in 2013 Ten years ago, our annual report featured the story of Hailey, a 17-month-old who overcame medulloblastoma, one of the most common pediatric malignant brain...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Precision Medicine – Where Are We Today? The GOLDILOKS® Clinic- Genomic- and Ontogeny-Linked Dose Individualization and cLinical Optimization for KidS

Column Author: Tracy Sandritter, PharmD, BCPPS | Clinical Specialist, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Innovation; Adjunct Professor, UMKC School of Pharmacy. Alexa Pagano...

The Link - May 2024

Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - May 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: First Steps of Identifying Musculoskeletal Infections...

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Share Your Story

When it comes to kids' health, our job extends beyond our hospital and clinic doors. Being a leader in children's health means working in partnership with the community to ensure a world of wellbeing...

Jack's Story

  Meet Jack  Jack with toy set Then and Now: Inside Jack’s Transplant Journey Jack with Warady In 2019, Inside Pediatrics featured Jack, a toddler whose kidneys were failing. Today, he’s a wide...

Meet Lynette Lartey, MPH, MCHES, Research Associate, Health Services and Outcomes Research

Lynette Lartey, of Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew her to a career in research, her research and career goals, and much more.

Abstract: Bioinformatic Evaluation of the Child Opportunity Index 2.0 and Other Sociodemographic Factors as Predictors of Diabetes Clinic Appointment Completion in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes

Page Clements1, Kelsey Panfil1, Hamp Henning1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Erin M. Tallon1, Anna R. Kahkoska2, Angelica Cristello Sarteau2, Susana R. Patton3, Mark A. Clements1  1Children’s Mercy...

The Link - March 2024

Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - March 2024 Identifying and Treating Adolescent Depression: Evidence Based Strategies Read...

Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Treating Adolescent Depression

Column Author: Brianna Hafenstein, MD | Chief Resident  Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Medical Director, Office of Evidence-Based Practice, Associate Professor of Pediatrics...

Proton Therapy Reduces the Risk of Long-term Radiation Effects

The newest form of cancer treatment, proton therapy, delivers precisely focused radiation and decreases the likelihood of adverse effects.

Did they really just say that? Parents share their cringeworthy kid stories

If there’s one thing parents can know for sure…it’s that kids WILL say the darndest things. And, it’ll probably be in public, so there is an optimal chance for embarrassment. Sound familiar? You’re not...

Acute Gastroenteritis: Clinical Dehydration Assessment 2024

<!--StartFragment--> Characteristic  Score  0  1  2  General appearance  Normal  Thirsty, restless, or lethargic, but irritable when touched  Drowsy, limp, cold...

Vaccine Update: Special Considerations in Immunization Practices: A Refresher for the New Year

Column Author:   Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT       Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric...

Three Investigators Receive Braden’s Hope Grants to Further Childhood Cancer Research

Three Children’s Mercy investigators received new pediatric cancer research awards, totaling $700,000. The grants, independently awarded by Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, will further collaborations...

Cold weather car seat safety

Statistics show that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. Most of these deaths, due to children either being unrestrained or improperly restrained, are...

Vaccine Update: Reducing the Ouch During Vaccination

Pediatric clinicians are committed to providing recommended vaccines to their patients. But vaccine hesitancy continues to be an obstacle to providing some or all recommended vaccines.

How school breaks affect kids’ mental health

There’s a lot for kids and teens to look forward to on a break from school. No homework, for one. But breaks are not without their challenges. Young people can exhibit increased mental and behavioral...

Preparation for successful sitters

Being a good babysitter starts with being prepared. While the babysitter themselves is responsible for some of the preparation, there are several important steps parents can take to set the babysitter up...