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Wellbeing Programs
CM Well Together, the Center for Wellbeing and Take CARE Wellbeing Program provide a host of tools and resources to help you remove barriers, achieve your wellbeing goals and increase your joy at work and...
Milkovich Lab
About the Team The Milkovich lab actively collaborates with numerous investigators and community partners to evaluate the influence of environmental factors impacting children's development and...
Electrolyte Management
METABOLIC ABNORMALITY DEFINITION MANAGEMENT Hyperkalemia (Moderate and asymptomatic) K between 6 – 7 mEq/L Restrict K intake. EKG and cardiac monitoring. If tolerating oral intake, administer potassium...
Children's Mercy 24/7 Nurse Advice Line
When your child is sick or injured and your primary care provider is not available, call (816) 234-3188 for advice from the Children's Mercy Nurse Advice Line. We are available to answer your questions...
Kid safety 101 for grandparents
Grandparents, you’re a vital part of your grandkids’ lives — and an essential source of mental health respite for parents, too. The Children’s Mercy 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment found there are...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Tickborne Illnesses
Column Author: Morgan Vaughn, MD, FAAP | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...
Survive & Thrive Care Team
The care team within the Survive & Thrive Clinic includes: Physicians/advance practice providers: Your child’s provider will complete physical exams, including labs, x-rays or other tests that may be...
High Flow Nasal Cannula
If a patient is unable to tolerate nebulized medications via face mask due to behavioral discomfort with interface, albuterol may be nebulized through high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at flows < 0.25...
Fever in Outpatient with a Central Line
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 subject...
Fetal Heart Block: Reese's Story
Taylor and Caleb Jeter's unborn daughter, Reese, was diagnosed with fetal heart block while they were stationed in Germany. They were referred to Children's Mercy Kansas City for specialized care, where...
Fetal Health Center and NICU: Birdie and Erika’s Story
First-time mom Erika has been through a lot with her daughter Birdie. From delivering in our Fetal Health Center to several months in the NICU and multiple surgeries, Erika knows the hospital so well that...
Interventional radiology procedure process
The picture below demonstrates the catheter set-up for a thrombolysis procedure These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is...
Dr. Bakula Receives NIH K23 Award for Mental Health Treatment for Parents of Children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder
Caring for a child with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) is very stressful, and 40% of parents of children with PFD report mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and parenting stress. Parent...
Annual Report Children's Mercy
For more than 127 years, Children’s Mercy has built upon a legacy of pioneers – two visionary sisters, both doctors – who were light-years ahead of their time. Emboldened by their pioneering spirit, our...
Lucy Raab: Child Life Distinguished Service Award
Lucy's award photo Although Lucy Raab holds a leadership role as Assistant Director of Child Life, you’re just as likely to find her squishing shaving cream with a patient during a difficult procedure...
Appendicitis Surgery
Symptoms of appendicitis Appendicitis is most common in children and teens, usually between ages 8 and 20. About one in 15 people in the United States will get appendicitis during their lifetime, making it...
Congenital Heart Defects
Children's Mercy has worked closely with the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvment Collaborative and families to provide support and resources throughout your child's heart journey. We've...
Community Garden
In March of 2018, a community garden was established at Children’s Mercy. Started in conjunction with the Hunger Free Hospital Council and led by Shelly Summar, program manager with the Kansas City...
4 Summer job ideas for kids
While many kids are looking forward to the summer break as a chance to relax and have fun, some might want to earn some play money. Summer jobs are usually thought of as lawn mowing and lifeguarding, but I...
Pediatric Orthopedics
Description: The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery rotation is a four week experience with the orthopedic surgery department at CM. Students will learn about orthopedic conditions unique to children and...