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Dr. Jeffrey Colvin Receives Grant to Investigate Differences in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death by Age
Jeffrey Colvin, MD, FAAP, Pediatrics, received a 2-year, $70,000 grant award from the American SIDS Institute for his study “Using Machine Learning to Differentiate Mechanisms of SUPC from Other SUID...
How moms are celebrating Father's Day!
In life they are often called our coaches, mentors and superheroes. But the most cherished name they go by is dad! A father’s strength and role in the family never goes unnoticed. That’s why it’s important...
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Link Newsletter - May 2023
Our May 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 The...
6 most preventable childhood injuries
Most childhood injuries can be prevented and knowing how to prevent an accident is key to keeping children safe. We’ve all been taught the basics. Buckle-up in the car, wear a bike helmet and look both...
Dr. Michele Maddux Awarded Grant to Create Tool to Aid in Management of Poor Medication Adherence Among Young Patients with GI Disorders
Dr. Maddux’s study, “Adherence Monitoring and Intervention in Pediatric Healthcare: Development and Implementation of a Clinical Decision Support System,” looks to use health information technology to help...
State of the Art Pediatrics: What Can You Do About Food Allergies?
Food allergy is a common complaint. The most common food allergies in children are milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. The best test for food allergy is a history of what happens when the food is...
Sullivant Lab
About the Team The Sullivant Lab focuses on identification and reduction of suicide risk among youth. While suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth, it is a preventable cause of death...
Dravet Syndrome Team
Request an Appointnment Refer a Patient Dravet Syndrome Team Contact Us Patient Review (913) 696-8950...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Rabies in Bats
Human rabies infection is a rare event in the United States. However, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) must often be considered for many individuals who have potential exposures to rabies.
Evidence Based Strategies: ECG Screening for Sports Physicals
A thorough history and physical exam can often detect indications for an ECG or other testing in pediatric athletes prior to sports participation. A screening ECG may identify a patient at risk of SCD...
Faculty - Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Current Faculty Division Chief Tazim Dowlut-McElroy, MD, MS Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Fellowship Director Ashli Lawson, MD...
School resources for children with mental health needs
Most schools have staff members who are trained and equipped to help kids with mental and behavioral health issues that affect their ability to learn. Consider reaching out to the following professionals...
Dr. Shayla Sullivant Receives Funding to Increase Prepped and Ready Program Engagement in Kansas City, MO
Dr. Sullivant will use the funding for her “Prepped and Ready: Experts Edition” program. Prepped and Ready is designed to empower parents. The goal is to make homes safer for children with actionable...
Link Newsletter - April 2023
Our April 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 The...
Caregiver Support
Taking care of kids with health or other support needs can be overwhelming. You may notice physical symptoms like headaches, insomnia or upset stomach and mental health issues like anxiety and depression...
Micrognathia
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of...
Tackling Tough Conversations with Teens
Parents often wonder how to start difficult conversations with their kids, especially during the teen years. Here are a few ideas for approaching your child when you have concerns about their mental...
ACCESS Behavioral Health Lab
About the Team The ACCESS (Adolescent and Child Centered Engagement to Supports and Services) Behavioral Health Lab at Children’s Mercy conducts research on increasing access to behavioral health services...
What parents should know about synthetic drugs
My nephew, Cooper, was a fun, adventurous, outgoing kid that everyone loved to be around. He was kind-hearted, strong-willed and hard-headed. He was drawn to extreme sports like snowboarding, rock...