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Taking the Lead in Pediatric Personalized Medicine
As home to the largest pediatric clinical pharmacology program in North America, Children’s Mercy has led the study of how medicines work in children for more than a decade. Taking that knowledge one step...
What to know about RSV
By now we all know about COVID-19, but you may have heard about another virus going around Kansas City, called RSV. This respiratory virus gives cold-like symptoms, can be dangerous for some infants and...
Helping Your Child Take Medicine
Learning to take medicine can be hard for kids. Here are some ways to help your child learn: Helping Your Child Take Medicine (PDF) - English Helping Your Child Take Medicine (PDF) - Spanish Pill...
New food allergy guidelines: What parents need to know
The infant stage is exciting as you see your child learn to sit up, grasp things and grow. There are so many exciting milestones, but when it comes time to introducing many food allergens, some parents may...
Saneea’s Story
Meet Saneea From the moment Saneea Bevley tore her ACL on April 26, 2019, she had just one goal—get back on the basketball court. After all, basketball is life for this talented 16-year-old who plays point...
Autism and/or Developmental Delay: Finding Best Fit Developmental Intervention Center
Factors to consider for identifying a family’s best fit clinical center: Geography. It is almost always ideal for families to receive their intervention service locally, with a preference for staying...
Adult plastic surgery providers
Plastic Surgery Adult plastic surgery providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of...
Researching Severe COVID-19 in Children
The Children's Mercy Research Institute studied children who required ICU hospitalization from COVID-19 or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
Patient Experience Ratings
About our patient experience survey Ratings are derived from actual patient experience surveys following a visit to Children’s Mercy. To rate a provider, complete the email or phone survey you receive...
Preparing for a Fluoroscopy or Interventional Radiology
Helpful tips Many families have found the additional information provided from RadiologyInfo.org valuable as they have prepared for this type of scan. The Image Gently Alliance may...
The School TLC Study
The School TLC study is now closed. Children's Mercy partnered with Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS), the Mattie Rhodes Center, and the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department to offer the School TLC...
Website Terms of Use
TERMS OF USE The Terms of Use set forth in this document (“Terms”) apply to The Children’s Mercy Hospital (“CMH”) website (www.childrensmercy.org/), and any associated services or functionality that may be...
HPV
Resources Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. It can cause cancers of the genital regions in men and women, as well as cancers of the throat. The HPV...
Types of Pediatric Fractures
The common types of fractures that can affect children, including the types of incomplete, complete and physeal fractures.
Sports concussions: 5 things parents should know
When parents think about sports concussions, football immediately comes to mind. Some parents may argue whether kids should even play football because of the risk. But it’s not just football, concussions...
Fibrinolysis as a Treatment for Empyema
Children's Mercy research shows how raising the threshold for surgical intervention and utilizing further nonoperative measures can avoid an operation in most children without increasing in-hospital length...
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Testicular Torsion - Evidence Based Strategies - July 2022
Details on initial history and physical presentation can help identify testicular torsion and avoid impaired testicular function.
Clubfoot
Learn about clubfoot, a congenital foot deformity, and its causes and treatment options at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
What is celiac disease? And who needs a gluten-free diet?
Most likely you know someone who has celiac disease, whether it’s a family member, a friend or your child’s classmate. Celiac disease is actually quite common. Roughly 1 in 133 people have celiac disease...