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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: Sami’s story
Sami battled Superior Mesenteric Artery syndrome (SMAS) for 5 years with determination and positivity. Her care team tried many different approaches to resolve her SMAS and treat its underlying cause...
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions July 2021
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
Avascular necrosis of the hip: Anthony’s story
Anthony was the first pediatric patient in the KC area to have an osteochondral allograft! This newer surgery helped heal bone tissue death in his right hip. One year later, he’s made a full recovery and...
Patellar Instability: Lauryn’s Story
Meet Lauryn The first time Lauryn Jimenez dislocated her right kneecap, she was in the 4th grade, playing with some friends, leaping through the air like a ballerina. “I was just playing around when I...
Foundations for the Future: 10 Years of Research at Children's Mercy Month
May 2025 marks 10 years of celebrating Research at Children's Mercy Month, the chance to recognize the many breakthroughs and discoveries that help kids heal, grow, and thrive.
How to choose the best health insurance for your family
It’s the most wonderful — and potentially confusing — time of the year: Health care insurance open enrollment season! When considering your insurance coverage options for the upcoming year, there are...
Lifestyle Benefits
Lifestyle Spending Account (Wex) Each calendar year, team members receive up to $800 (full time) and $400 (part-time) to pay for expenses related to their wellbeing. You can use the account for child...
Bulging Disc Injury and Recovery: Logan’s Story
Meet Logan The music was loud, and the testosterone levels were high in the Lansing High School weightlifting room, as the powerlifting team was getting ready for another season. Logan Buffo, a sophomore...
Dr. Venkatesh Sampath Brings Cutting-Edge Research to Improve Care of Sick Infants
Dr. Sampath, the Sosland Endowed Chair in Neonatology Research and the Director of the Neonatal Diseases Research Program, is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and clinical...
Laceration: History and Physical
<!--StartFragment--> After the initial assessment of ABCDE and vital signs, determine the timing of the injury, mechanism of the injury, and tetanus immunization status. If there is...
Faculty Spotlight: Darcy Weidemann
Darcy Weidemann photo As Chair of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Workforce Committee, Darcy Weidemann, MD, MHS, is leading ongoing efforts to grow the pediatric nephrology profession...
Laceration: Tetanus Vaccine and Immunoglobulin Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Recommendations (excludes animal bites)
<!--StartFragment--> Regardless of wound type, no vaccination is needed for patients who have completed the primary vaccine series and the last dose was administered less than 5 years ago (CDC...
Children's Mercy Pediatric Certificate Program Presentation, Projects, and Publications
Pediatric Certificate Program Presentations, Projects, and Publications 2025 Presentations, Projects, and Publications Citations used in Bioethics Center 2025 Publication List Abadi M, Workneh R, Kukora S...
Laceration: Considerations for Sedation
If in Urgent Care or Kansas ED, assess whether patient is high risk for sedation (i.e., patient or family has had problems with sedation in the past, complex medical history, abnormal airway, etc.) In this...
Lacerations: Consideration for Closure
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Peanut Allergy: Jayden's Story
Jayden Johnson has a severe peanut allergy, but through participation in a clinical trial at Children's Mercy, he's been able to build up a tolerance to peanut protein.
For High School Students
Children’s Mercy Hospital is dedicated to providing support and training opportunities for tomorrow’s health care and research leaders. The resources in our Bridging the Gap Toolkit were developed by...
RUBI Autism Parent Coaching Program
Research Units in Behavioral Intervention is an evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers develop strategies to decrease problem behaviors related to autism and developmental disabilities.
Outpatient Services
The Heart Center provides comprehensive testing, evaluation and diagnostic services for children with heart conditions. Our pediatric cardiologists specialize in working with children of all ages, even in...
Children's Mercy Broadway
The specialists at Children's Mercy Broadway provide expert care to children in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with more than 90,000 visits annually. In addition to six specialty clinics, the...