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Genomic Medicine Short Course
June 6-9, 2022 | This conference will provide clinician-scientists and researchers with a deeper understanding of genomics and its applications. The 2022 course will be offered both virtually and...
Your Impact
You believe in more for kids As a nonprofit pediatric hospital, Children’s Mercy relies on philanthropic support to fuel a mission driven by the relentless pursuit of clinical, research and...
Drug-Resistant Seizures: Derek’s Story
Meet Derek Thirteen-year-old Derek Ahlstedt just wants to do what other teens his age do—play baseball with his friends, go to scout camp, and one day, drive a car. But a lifetime of epileptic seizures put...
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...
Connect With Children's Mercy
We appreciate your partnership in keeping kids healthy and safe. Our specialists and staff are here to assist your practice with tools and resources to provide the best care possible to every child. From...
It’s more than duck-duck-goose: how to encourage active play in preschoolers
We know staying active has so many benefits on your health and happiness. There are lots of ways to help lay the groundwork at an early age that will help encourage kids to stay active later in life. And...
Better sleep, better parenting - Restless Leg Syndrome
Almost every parent will tell you sleepless nights are part of the job description, but sleep disorders are not. Sleep disorders are medical or behavioral conditions that prevent you from getting a good...
Rumination Disorder Clinic
Children’s Mercy offers one of the nation’s only interdisciplinary programs for children and teens with rumination disorder (sometimes called rumination syndrome).
Making an Appointment with Developmental and Behavioral Health
Getting an appointment with our experts in autism, ADHD, eating disorders, mental health or developmental delays may take several steps. Read about the step-by-step process here.
Enuresis and Voiding Disorder Clinic
Bedwetting in children Bedwetting, or enuresis, is a common problem in childhood, affecting 5-7 million children each year. However, it’s a sensitive topic which can be difficult for parents to approach.
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...
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...
Pediatric Radiology
Description: This elective is broken up into morning and afternoon tasks. These will include observing technologists obtain imaging studies, observing radiologists interpret and report studies, generating...
Nephrology
Adult nephrology 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 in-network providers. If you...
Clinical Experience - Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
Our clinical training includes the following rotations, which allow the fellow to obtain experience in assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases that affect the adolescent and young adult age...
Kansas City Healthy Lifestyles Collaborative (KC HLC)
Email The Kansas City Healthy Lifestyles Collaborative is a program at Children’s Mercy that seeks to align community programs to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles. It supports...
CODIEFY Study Offers Kid-focused COVID-19 Clarity
The CODIEFY study uses COVID-19 testing and single-cell genomic sequencing technology and other tools to create evidence-based COVID-19 education.
Ophthalmology and Optometry Exam Room Tools
Learn about the different tools the technicians and doctors use during exe exams in the Ophthalmology and Optometry Department at Children's Mercy Kansas City.