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Younger Lab
This lab, led by Scott Younger, PhD, integrates a series of research programs to accelerate the process of translating the clinical detection of genetic variants into meaningful and actionable biological...
Explore Gift Planning
By creating a legacy gift, you’re making an investment in the future of Children’s Mercy, and children receiving care now and in the future. Learn more.
Make the season bright: KC area holiday displays
This season, many families are looking for ways to celebrate the season while social distancing. Outdoor events and driving to look at holiday lights is a tradition that doesn’t have to change. Here are...
Trigger Thumb
What is trigger thumb? Tendons are attached to your bone and held on by pulleys or “loops.” Tendons bend and straighten our fingers and thumbs. A lump develops on the tendon in trigger thumb. As the tendon...
Hypoplastic Thumb: Q&A with Dallin
Dallin's Thumb Dallin, an 8-year-old boy who was born with a hypoplastic thumb, had his index finger moved to create a better thumb when he was a toddler. This pollicization surgery provided him a...
Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication
Naloxone (Narcan®) is an emergency medication to use to reverse an opioid overdose. Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone. Giving someone naloxone won’t hurt them, so don’t...
Dysfunctional Urological Conditions in Kids
The Dysfunctional Urological Conditions in Kids (DUCK) Clinic is dedicated solely to children with voiding dysfunction, a common issue. ...
Pediatric Optometry Residency
Our Department Faculty and Trainees Meet the Team How to Apply The Pediatric Optometry Residency Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City provides qualified optometrists with advanced clinical education...
What's the Diagnosis? January 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Sports Medicine Center Team
Refer a Patient Sports Medicine Center Team Sports Medicine Center Team Contact Us Patient Review (816) 701-HURT Call to schedule an appointment...
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Continue to provide high quality health care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay Significant increase (8.4 percent) in Charity Care, Unreimbursed Medicaid, and Subsidized Health Services, to...
Preparing for a Bone Scan
The team at Children's Mercy has this information to answer your questions and help you prepare your child for their visit. When you arrive at the radiology department, your child will have an...
Cerebral Palsy: Hailey's Story
Meet Hailey Born at just 25 weeks, 4 days and weighing only 1 pound, 4 ounces, Hailey Bertoncino has had to fight for her life since day one. So when she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she faced that...
Infant Tracheostomy and Home Ventilator Program
This Children's Mercy team cares for babies and toddlers who need a tracheostomy, with or without a ventilator. This allows you to care for your baby at home rather than prolonging a hospital stay.
Constipation and Encopresis
Constipation and encopresis in children The BRICK (Bowel Retraining in Constipated Kids) clinic is a subspecialty clinic within the Division of Gastroenterology at Children’s Mercy dedicated to the care of...
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Team
Meet the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team at Children's Mercy.
Getting a MACE
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy help children cope with the feelings they may have about their illness, injury, disability, or hospitalization. They have provided the information below...
Research Studies and Trials
Search a database of studies and clinical trials that are taking place at Children’s Mercy Research Institute. Find out who can participate, and tell us if you're interested in enrolling. Join a study.
SSTI: Antibiotic Dosing
Abscess: PO: Clindamycin 10 mg/kg/dose PO TID (max 450 mg/dose). Alternative therapy: TMP-SMX 4-6 mg/kg/dose (trimethoprim component) PO BID (max 160 mg TMP/dose). IV: Clindamycin. Cellulitis or Erysipelas...
Feeding Clinic Team
Patient Review...