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Link Newsletter - September 2023
Our September issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in...
Remote Health Solutions
The Remote Health Solutions team is focused on the integration of digital health models through patient care technologies including mobile health (mHealth) applications, hardware, software platforms and...
Leading Research Collaborations
Under the direction of Brad Warady, MD, Pediatric Nephrology Division Director, Children’s Mercy has played a leadership role in pediatric nephrology research and quality improvement for nearly three...
What's the Diagnosis? March 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...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Nirsevimab and RSV: Long-Term High Hopes and Short-Term Cautious Optimism
A new monoclonal antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), nirsevimab (Beyfortus), has been approved and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all infants...
When your child’s ‘winter blues’ become something more serious
As much as so many of us complain about daylight saving time, it’s always a shock to the system when it ends. Soon we’ll start preparing ourselves for shorter days, leaving work when it’s already dark and...
Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Saige’s Story
Saige Wimes worked hard to recover from surgery for exertional compartment syndrome (ECS) and return to the soccer field, all with the help of Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine.
State of the Art Pediatrics: What Can You Do About Food Allergies?
Food allergy is a common complaint. The most common food allergies in children are milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. The best test for food allergy is a history of what happens when the food is...
The Kansas City Physical Activity Plan
The vision of the Kansas City Physical Activity Plan (KCPA Plan) is to foster a culture of physically active lifestyles in our region. The KCPA Plan is a comprehensive set of Kansas City-focused...
Measles Outbreaks
In 2021, an estimated record high of 24.7 million children worldwide missed their first dose of measles-containing vaccine, with another 14.7 million missing their second.3 Officials are now calling measles...
What to expect at a speech evaluation
A speech-language evaluation helps identify and address concerns about your child’s communication skills. During the evaluation appointment, a speech-language pathologist will...
Mary Ann Queen, MD | Children's Mercy Research Institute
Mary Ann Queen, MD, is the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy and at the University of Kansas Medical Center. At the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine...
Comprehensive Care from Birth to Adulthood
The Children's Mercy Comprehensive Colorectal Care team is here to help with coordinated, team-based care for children with colorectal conditions. Whether you just learned of your newborn child’s diagnosis...
Bylaws
Application process In order to achieve a diverse representation and work towards our mission the Council has created an application process for potential members. The Patient Family Advisory Council will...
Four rules of lawn mower safety
Spring has sprung! We all know what that means…mowing season has arrived. You probably have the one friend who LOVES to mow, but for most people it is a hot, sweaty and dirty task at the bottom of the “
Parents biggest concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine, addressed
We know parents want to make the best decisions when it comes to their children. We, as parents, often fear making the wrong decision. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is not one of those wrong...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics November 2021
Clinicians should be aware of recent human brucellosis cases in the United States caused by an antibiotic-resistant RB51 bovine vaccine strain and related to raw milk consumption.
Celebrate a Milestone
Celebrate a milestone event such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, or a holiday by hosting a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
Dravet Syndrome: Tenley's Story
Tenley is a people-loving 10-year-old who adores roller coasters, swimming and cheerleading. “She’s definitely something,” Tenley’s mom, Hollie, laughed. “That crazy red hair will get you!” Tenley...
Medical Writing Center
The Medical Writing Center provides teaching and editing support to faculty, trainees, and research staff at Children’s Mercy. Our goal is to increase faculty productivity in scholarly publications...