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Broad Food Allergy Testing
Recommendation: Broad food allergy panels are not recommended for routine use in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. Supporting Evidence: While food allergies are more common in young children...
Adult Volunteer
As one of our adult volunteers, you play a central role in creating a positive experience for patients and families during their time at Children’s Mercy. Our volunteers are stewards of our hospital...
Lice treatment: Understanding head lice
Learn effective lice treatment tips and how to identify and prevent lice in kids. Don't let these pests stress you out!
Group Volunteers
Your company or community group can make a big difference for kids and families by volunteering for just a few hours! Learn more.
College Student Volunteer
Our student volunteer roles are highly competitive and registration can close within weeks of opening. Lean more.
Type 1 Diabetes: Logan’s story
“Diabetes doesn’t slow me down!” says Logan, who was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 10. If you saw him on the hiking trail, you’d agree! Cutting-edge tech keeps his blood sugar levels stable. With help...
Neonatal Research: Hazel’s Story
Born at just 24 weeks and weighing less than a pound, Hazel’s fight for life began the moment she entered the world. From emergency surgery to months in the NICU, her journey is a reminder of how expert...
Meet the Team
: Comprehensive Otology and Hearing Program Patient Review...
Drs. Jeffrey Colvin, Hank Puls Receive NIH Grant to Study Whether State Policies Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Children
This study will examine state safety net policies to identify whether they improved the health and wellbeing of children in families with low socioeconomic status. The team will research four policies...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH): Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) at 9 months old, but a targeted treatment from Children’s Mercy has kept her LCH-free and thriving. Her care team...
Evidence Based Strategies: G-Tube Troubleshooting: Tips and Tricks for the Primary Care Provider
Gastrostomy tube (i.e., G-tube) placement is one of the most common surgical procedures in pediatrics, with an estimated 1.4 million children born every year with a condition that requires assisted feeding...
ADHD Treatment: Medications
CHADD ADHD Quick Facts: Medications in Treatment CDC ADHD Treatment Healthy Children ADHD Medications ADHD Medication Guide When deciding to start medications, prescribers should take into account the...
Healthier eating in the new year is a resolution you can keep. No, really!
Be honest: How many days into the new year did you make it before you abandoned all those well-intentioned resolutions? It happens to the best of us. But as a parent, finding ways to implement healthier...
The Link - December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you—our readers—for being part of The Link community. Your interest, feedback and continued support have made this publication a meaningful way...
2026
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January
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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...
Children's Mercy Locations
Get information on Children's Mercy locations, including hours and what to expect from your visit. Save your spot for urgent care.
Breakthrough Study on Patient-Derived Cellular Models Published in Nature
In January 2025, the prestigious journal, Nature, published a study led by researchers at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI). A research study conducted by a Kansas City institution had not been...
Evidence Based Practice Team
Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP, Medical Director View Story Todd Glenski, MD, MSHA, FASA, Medical Director View Story Jarrod Dusin, PhD, RD, LD, CPHQ , Director View Story Andrea Melanson, OTD, OTR/L, Program...