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Evidence Based Strategies: Caring About Creatinine: Acute Kidney Injury Follow-Up in the Pediatrician’s Office

Column Author: Bahar Barani, MD | Chief Resident Darcy Weidemann, MD, MHS | Associate Professor Division of Nephrology   Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric...

The Link - February 2024

Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2024 Caring About Creatinine: Acute Kidney Injury Follow-Up in the...

Dr. Friedman Receives EPA Funding to Increase Lead and Pesticide Safety Outreach to In-Home Daycares

The project focuses on lead and pesticide outreach and education efforts for in-home daycare centers located within vulnerable communities identified by the EPA in St. Louis, MO.

Adult Pharmacy Providers

Adult pharmacy 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...

Burn awareness tips for the whole household

Whether it’s in the kitchen or another part of your home, follow these tips to keep your children safe from potential burns. ...

Talking with teens about healthy relationships

Relationships are a vital part of life no matter what age we are. They help us learn about ourselves and the world around us, teach us valuable lessons and help us feel a sense of belonging. Teenagers are...

How to talk to your kids about their first heartbreak

Our first love can be a highly emotional experience and the same goes for first heartbreak. It’s never easy to see your child hurting, but you can ease their struggle by remaining open and available to...

Helping Children Who Experienced Traumatic Events

Some children are affected physically, emotionally or both after a trauma. Learn about how to help children cope with these symptoms.

Fertility Preservation

We believe that fertility preservation is a key part of medical care for your child or teen. Future fertility is important for long-term quality of life. Certain medical conditions have a higher risk of...

Adolescent Bleeding Clinic

The Adolescent Bleeding Clinic (ABC) cares for people with bleeding disorders who need additional support to manage their periods. This specialty clinic brings together specialists from the Gynecology and...

Pharyngitis

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

February

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Safe sleep tips so the whole family can get good zzz’s

When expecting a new baby, you’re prepared to get less sleep. But be sure to also prepare a safe sleep environment for baby – so when they are sleeping soundly, you can too. Safe sleep goes beyond the...

Manifestations of GAS Other Than Pharyngitis

Manifestations of Group A Streptococcus Other Than Pharyngitis The majority of GAS manifestations do NOT represent complications of GAS pharyngitis Manifestations, Non-invasive  Scarlet fever1...

Dr. Terrie Flatt Receives Grant to Increase Participation of Hispanic Children in Clinical Trials

This grant supports a Spanish-speaking Clinical Research Assistant to ensure that more Hispanic children can be treated on clinical trials.

Lean Summit

Hosted by the Children's Mercy Performance Improvement department, our annual Lean Summit highlights efforts across the organization to improve quality, eliminate waste in processes, reduce waiting...

Jaxon's Story

Meet Jaxon Jaxon with KU key chain Jaxon Kuhn, 16, can tell you exactly how many days it’s been since he got his driver’s license. He likes watching movies and playing video games with his friends. The...

Dr. Puls Receives Award to Study Home Visiting in Child Maltreatment Prevention

To better understand the efficacy of home visiting (HV) in child maltreatment prevention, this study will assess the effects protective factors like economic self-sufficiency and positive parenting...

Vaccine Update: Special Considerations in Immunization Practices: A Refresher for the New Year

Column Author:   Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT       Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric...