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Hyperbilirubinemia

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...

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...

Community Acquired Pneumonia

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...

Parker's Story

Meet Parker  Parker with family   A mom’s heart knows ... when your normally sassy and energetic 5-year-old daughter becomes withdrawn and miserable, something’s not right. In February of 2023...

How to talk with kids about foster care

Kids often come to parents with questions we aren’t prepared to answer. We may panic and shut down the conversation, put them to sleep with a wordy monologue, or tell them to ask another parent. But those...

July

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Periacetabular Osteotomy ERAS

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs promote an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care aimed at facilitating faster recovery from surgery, decreasing hospital length of stay...

Considerations for Nurses and Families

Minimize handling and stimulation from light and noise throughout the admission process to avoid potentiating persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) Encourage input and help with care from the...

Dr. Jonathan Wagner Receives Grant to Study Ways to Improve Drug Dosing and Outcomes for Patients with Fontan Associated Liver Disease

This study focuses on children who have had the Fontan procedure. These are children with severe heart disease with only one functional ventricle.

How to talk to your kids about their first heartbreak

Our first love can be a highly emotional experience and the same goes for first heartbreak. It’s never easy to see your child hurting, but you can ease their struggle by remaining open and available to...

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.

New Angelman Syndrome Clinic

In December 2022, a new Angelman Syndrome Clinic opened up at Children's Mercy. It is a medical home for patients but also serves as an important hub for innovative new research.

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...

Fridley Lab

About the Lab The Fridley lab is focused on the development of novel statistical and bioinformatic methods to answer questions that arise in cancer and pediatric research. Recently, the lab has been working...

Differential Diagnoses

<!--StartFragment-->   Diagnosis  General  Child abuse Ingestion/poisoning  Neonatal abstinence syndrome  ID  Sepsis  Meningitis  Pertussis  Respiratory viral...

Additional Consults/Evaluations

<!--StartFragment-->   If concern for child abuse  Consult Safety Care and Nurturing (SCAN) Clinic and Social Work    If concern for aspiration due to feeding problem  Consult...

Be safe during any summer plan!

It’s finally sweet, sweet summertime! You’ve likely spent the cold, dreary months looking forward to this time of year – vacations, pool days, campouts under the stars and much more. Don’t let injuries or...

Varberg Lab

About the Team The Varberg laboratory incorporates next-generation sequencing approaches to identify genetic and environmental (epigenetic) factors impacting placental development and function in the...

Wrenley’s Story

Wrenley in car seat Late on August 8, Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA, congenital cardiac surgeon; William Gibson, DO, Surgical Director, Cardiac Transplantation; and James O’Brien, MD, FACS, Co-Director of the Ward...

Transition to Adulthood - Medical Insurance Choices for Adults

There’s a lot that goes into “adulting” – including choosing insurance. As you and your family work to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. To make...