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Fast Facts
Warfarin is generally started on day 1 or 2 of heparin or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) therapy. Heparin or LMWH administration should overlap with warfarin for a minimum of 6 days and until INR (
Child Psychology Training Programs: Locations
The training program is located within the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics. The Developmental and Behavioral Health clinic is an on-site...
Epilepsy Education for Caregivers
Generalized seizures A generalized seizure starts on both sides of the brain at the same time. Generalized seizures will always cause an alteration/loss of consciousness in which your child will not be...
Swallowed Magnets: Elijah's Story
Meet Elijah Photo: Elijah at Xmas Elijah is an energetic three-year-old who lives with his mom, Jenna, in Topeka, Kan. He loves having his picture taken and running really, really fast. “He’s always...
Beacon Clinic Consultative Services
We want to help rural community providers keep children with medical complexity in their hometowns as much as possible. Thus, the Beacon Program offers our consultative services for children with medical...
Thyroid Conditions
The most common thyroid problems are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules, which are all treatable. Learn from Children's Mercy the symptoms of these conditions and how they are treated.
Faculty and Trainees
The staff psychologists at Children’s Mercy actively participate in the training program. Our division also houses a number of affiliated professionals (psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, nurses...
Toxicology Laboratory
The Children's Mercy toxicology laboratory serves the greater Kansas City area with clinical and forensic toxicology testing using a variety of methodologies and techniques.
Fee Transparency Information for Children's Mercy Employees
Customer Balance Billing Disclosure When you receive emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise...
Outreach and Education
Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport provides outreach education for community clinic and hospital nurses, EMS and fire personnel in conjunction with our Trauma Services and Neonatal Outreach...
Magnesium Sulfate
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with a refractory migraine, what is the efficacy of intravenous magnesium sulfate to decrease migraine pain in the Emergency Department? Plain language summary from the...
Adaptive Sports Medicine Program
The Adaptive Sports Medicine program at Children’s Mercy provides comprehensive evaluation and guidance for children and teens with all types of disabilities who want to participate in sports.
Quality and Safety at Children's Mercy Kansas City
The Department of Quality and Safety supports performance-enhancement efforts through planning, quality assessment and monitoring with continuous quality-improvement principles and methodologies.
Cancer Center Annual Reports
Children's Mercy Cancer Care Annual Reports are carefully written with a purpose to provide hope as we reach new medical advancements. See how our treatment has evolved over the years as the Cancer Center...
Educational Offerings
Seasonal education for EMS EMS symposium Provided at no cost by the Children’s Mercy Critical Care Transport Outreach Team, contact Heather Scruton, MBA, MSN, RNC-OB, Assistant Director, Critical Care...
Short Stature
What is short stature? Short stature is a term used to describe a child who has not grown as tall as most other boys or girls their age. While short stature is somewhat subjective, it’s typically defined as...
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work Students The Social Work Department at Children’s Mercy has a long history of supporting social work education and is committed to providing quality field instruction for Masters of Social Work...
Allergy, Immunology, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient The Division of Allergy, Immunology, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children’s Mercy provides an integrated approach to care for children from birth to young...
Allergy
Board certified adult allergists If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers.
Casts at Children’s Mercy
Why do I need a cast? Casts protect (immobilize) a fracture, wound or soft tissue injury. They keep the injured area covered and hold the area in place while it heals. Casts are also used...