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Children's Mercy St. Joseph
Children’s Mercy St. Joseph-Mosaic Life Care provides a convenient location to better serve patients and families in the St. Joseph area and surrounding communities with the best pediatric care possible.
Delivering Complex Medical Care Via Telemedicine: TJ’s Story
Meet TJ At a time when social distancing and remote living are more in-demand than ever, 9-year-old TJ DeCow and his family are trendsetters. “We live on a little farm in the middle of a field near a small...
Meet Our Faculty
Faculty Spotlight Faculty Spotlight Dr. Ayanda Chakawa (Child Psychology) is the first All Children Thrive (ACT) Scholar at Children’s Mercy. Since 2017, she has been providing behavioral health services...
Trisomy 18
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 18th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
Leukemia
The Children’s Mercy Leukemia and Lymphoma Program has compiled the following information for families who want to better understand the types, causes and treatments for leukemia. You can also visit...
Bedwetting: What causes it and when should you be concerned?
Bedwetting is a common problem, which affects 5-7 million kids in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of all children are still wet at night. But knowing that doesn’t add extra hours...
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...
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...
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.
A parent’s guide to discussing white privilege
The process of evaluation and education related to white privilege is an important part of the journey to addressing racism and working toward a world where all children are safe and healthy.
Inside the Fetal Health Center
A birth experience tailored to you Every birth experience is unique. We want yours to include as many of the elements and amenities that are important to you, even if your baby needs a higher level of care...
Prader-Willi Syndrome Clinic
Experts in several specialties provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Congenital Heart Defects
Children's Mercy has worked closely with the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvment Collaborative and families to provide support and resources throughout your child's heart journey. We've...
Partnering to Benefit Children
Photo: Elizabeth and Joyce Hall Our 125-year history of serving children would not be possible without the legacy of generosity by families like the Halls, Sunderlands and many other community champions.
2.1
Collaborate with community agencies to establish a high-quality, measured home visitation system. Home visitation program “Project 1,000…” (Note: visits by pilot project agencies to start in 11/1/14)
When to go: Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care
When your child needs medical care and can’t wait until your doctor’s office opens, where should you go? This chart will help you know whether a visit to Urgent Care or the Emergency Room is best. When To...
Fetal Cardiology: Hazel's Story
Children’s Mercy—the best care for Hazel’s heart Not knowing. Nothing is worse when you’re dealing with the health of your child—especially your unborn child. That’s how Leigh Anna Moffet and her husband...
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.