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Andrea Bradley-Ewing Receives PCORI Award to Help Advance the Study of Health Disparities Among Black and Latinx Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The group's project, “Addressing Health Disparities in Black Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)” will partner with historically marginalized communities to develop a...
Ramsey Lab
About the Lab The Ramsey Lab is interested in all aspects of pharmacogenetics, from basic research to implementation in patient care. Pharmacogenetics refers to the effect of a person's genetic code on...
Additional Training
Antimicrobial stewardship Fellows with an interest in a career in antimicrobial stewardship can enter our Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Track. This unique track provides intensive training...
Communicating about suicide, and what to do if you're a concerned parent
The thought of losing your child is one many caregivers try to avoid. And yet, suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens across the nation and in Kansas City. We want to help change this...
Dr. Shayla Sullivant Receives Grant from Menorah Heritage Foundation to Expand Prepped and Ready Program
Prepped and Ready is a program to help equip parents for the transition into parenting teenagers. The goal is to empower parents and caregivers to address the hard topics that can be very uncomfortable.
State of the Art Pediatrics: Buckle Fractures in Children
Pediatric buckle fractures are a common injury pattern, estimated to occur in about 1 in 25 children and usually occurring about the wrist.2 A buckle fracture may also be referred to as a torus fracture...
Link Newsletter - September 2023
Our September issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in...
Vaccine Update: Reducing the Ouch During Vaccination
Pediatric clinicians are committed to providing recommended vaccines to their patients. But vaccine hesitancy continues to be an obstacle to providing some or all recommended vaccines.
Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Nirsevimab and RSV: Long-Term High Hopes and Short-Term Cautious Optimism
A new monoclonal antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), nirsevimab (Beyfortus), has been approved and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all infants...
Dr. Amy Smith Receives Funding to Study How Parent-Child Engagement During Music Enrichment Classes Relate to Early Indicators of Long-Term Health Risk
Dr. Smith will use the funding on her project “The impact of a music enrichment program on health and developmental outcomes during early childhood”. The project follows early results from a randomized...
Nephrology- 400th transplant John Paredes Story
After driving through the night with no sleep, John Paredes just wanted to get there. “I was nervous, excited, waiting for the car ride to be over.” The 19-year-old was traveling from Oklahoma City with...
Single Ventricle Team
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Keeping kids safe while safely storing firearms
Conversations about firearms are tough conversations to have with a child. However, gone are the days of only teaching kids about gun safety to keep them safe. Telling your child not to touch a firearm if...
Hip Dysplasia: Ella's Story
ella outside Seven-year-old Ella is the kind of kid who never sits still. She loves to dance, swim, play softball and soccer, and goof around with her younger brother, Reed. With the help of the hip...
Fetal Health Center Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC-FHC logo Mission The Fetal Health Center Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of families for the best quality...
Adelante Kansas City Receives Funding from Multiple Organizations to Grow Program
Dr. Cowden received a one-year, $100,000 grant from the Health Forward Foundation that wrapped up in July 2023 as well as a one-year, $70,000 grant from the REACH Healthcare Foundation. Both grants are...
The power of adaptive sports
Staying active benefits all children, but for kids with physical or cognitive differences, sports can be a game-changer for their overall wellness. ...