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Dr. Chase Sakitis Receives Funding to Develop Bayesian Statistical Models and Software to Analyze Ovarian Cancer Data
In this research, Dr. Sakitis will develop novel Bayesian statistical models and software. The effectiveness of the novel Bayesian models will be tested in three large ovarian cancer studies, where...
Epilepsy Education for Caregivers
Generalized seizures A generalized seizure starts on both sides of the brain at the same time. Generalized seizures will always cause an alteration/loss of consciousness in which your child will not be...
ACL Tears in Both Knees: Megan's Story
Meet Megan At 18 years old, Megan Johnson has been playing softball since she could walk. “It’s what I do. It’s what I’m good at,” she said. “I played competitive ball, then played all four years in high...
Observerships
Children's Mercy Hospital provides dynamic opportunities for observerships. Observerships at Children's Mercy give students an opportunity to observe physicians, nurses, and health care professionals...
Speech and Language Services
The Hearing and Speech Clinic at Children's Mercy provides evaluations, consultations, parent counseling and therapies for children with communication or feeding and swallowing disorders. ...
Insulin Dose Calculator
The Diabetes Insulin Dose Calculator uses data you input to determine the proper insulin dosage to provide before eating. These dosing guidelines should be used in conjunction with instructions from your...
Torn ACL: Sports Medicine Experts Help Jameel Take the Field
Jameel Burns tore his ACL and meniscus at a track meet during his junior year of college. He didn't want to miss his senior football season, so the sports medicine experts at Children's Mercy helped...
Cystic Fibrosis Care Center | Children's Mercy
The Children’s Mercy Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Team provides expert, family-centered care to infants, children and adolescents living with cystic fibrosis. Our care team includes medical providers...
Osteochondritis Dissecans: Gabe's Story
After noticing knee pain at 15, Gabe Keeton sought help from Children's Mercy. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Kevin Latz, MD, diagnosed him with an articular cartilage defect called osteochondritis dissecans...
Fever-Causing Diseases by Geographic Area
Geographic Area Fever-Causing Diseases to Consider Usual Incubation Period Incubation Period (Range) Caribbean Chikungunya 2 - 4 days 1 - 14 days Dengue 4 - 8...
What’s the Diagnosis? A New Facial Nodule
A 3-year-old girl presented with a solitary lesion below her right eye that had been present for approximately three months. The lesion initially appeared as a small, skin-colored bump that was thought to be...
Broken Tibia: Baylee's Story
The physical therapy experts and state-of-the-art facilities at Children's Mercy helped Baylee get back to playing ball after a severe break in her right leg.
Wellness Programs
We keep you feeling good. Children’s Mercy believes that our workforce is our most important asset to the organization and keeping our people healthy is key to our success. Whether it be through resident...
Severe Constipation: McKinley’s Story
McKinley went from repeated hospitalizations and weeks of school absences to playing travel-team softball — with patient-focused care at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC) at Children’s Mercy. With...
From ‘no’ to know — Rules and teaching moments
As a clinical psychologist and parent advocate, I often remind families that rules aren’t just about control, they’re about connection. When we shift our mindset from enforcing boundaries to cultivating...
Autism Evaluation Process
Get step by step instructions on how to have your child evaluated for autism at Children's Mercy...
Gift Shop
Call the Adele Hall campus at (816) 234-3750 or Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas at (913) 696-8747 to place your order. Send activities, balloons, gift baskets, stuffed animals and more.
Family Support and Resources
At Children’s Mercy, families are essential members of their child’s health care team. Learn about services and resources to help you during your child’s health care experience.
Kansas City Resources
If you are visiting Children's Mercy Kansas City from out of town - welcome! Let our staff know how we can help you make the most of your visit. Kansas City Resources Kansas City visitor's information...
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