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Center for Emerging Infections

The Center for Emerging Infections at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute aims to get ahead of infectious diseases in order to protect the health of children everywhere.

Abnormal Thyroid

Recommendations for pediatricians regarding diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a Children's Mercy specialist.

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Kyler's Story

When Samantha Moran learned at her 20-week ultrasound that her baby had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, she was – as any parent would be – stunned. “We were devastated,” said Samantha. “We’d had two...

Better sleep, better parenting - Restless Leg Syndrome

Almost every parent will tell you sleepless nights are part of the job description, but sleep disorders are not. Sleep disorders are medical or behavioral conditions that prevent you from getting a good...

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. ...

Heart Transplant: Lessons from the Heart

Meet Lanayah Lanayah in Cap and Gown Then and Now: Lanayah’s Transplant Story Lanayah Rivera was a 13-year-old basketball player who had helped her Newton, Kansas, middle school B-team go 12-1 the...

Hepatobiliary Surgical Program

Meet the Team Children’s Mercy provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability to customize comprehensive care for your child and...

Angelman Syndrome Patient Family Advisory Council

Mission   PFAC Angelman Logo The Angelman Syndrome Clinic Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of families for the best quality...

Refer a Patient to Weight Management

Conditions treated are elevated blood pressure, weight gain despite appropriate diet, obesity.

Ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day during COVID-19

In school and at home, Valentine’s Day is typically a fun day to trade friendship notes, messages of love and eat yummy treats. During the coronavirus pandemic, it still can be fun with a few slight...

Faculty and Fellows - Development & Behavioral

Our three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship provides a broad-based, comprehensive clinical, educational and research experience for the developmental-behavioral fellow. Our team is committed to...

Encephalocele

Encephalocele is a birth difference that causes a section of the brain to bulge out into a sac. Learn about its causes, treatment options, and potential complications.

Shawnee County (KS)

Center for Independent Living Topeka Independent Living Resource Center (785) 233-4572 Developmental Disability Organization Shawnee County CDDO (785) 232-0597 Department of Children and Families DCF...

Raynaud's Phenomenon

What is Raynaud’s phenomenon?  Raynaud’s phenomenon (also known as Raynaud’s Disease) describes the condition where exposure to cold or stress may decrease the blood flow to the skin. This decrease in...

Childhood Vaccination Rates Drop - Wide World of Vaccines - November 2022

From 2019 to 2021, WHO and UNICEF reported the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in 30 years due to missed appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eating Disorders Educational Videos

Videos for parents and caregivers from the experts at the Children's Mercy Eating Disorders Center.

Hearing and Speech Sick Policy

We would like to make sure that your child feels their best and does their best with any testing or therapy at their visit in the Hearing and Speech Department. We would also like to protect our staff and...

Heat-Related Illness: Evidence Based Strategies

Annually, over 4,000 visits to United States emergency departments occur for Heat-Related Illness (HRI), 63.1% in June, July and August. Nearly half of those suffering HRI are pediatric patients.

Abstract: Found in Translation: Transforming Rules-Based Diabetes Phenotyping Algorithms into Reproducible Diabetes Cohorts from Real-World Data

Erin M. Tallon, MS, RN1, Mark A. Clements, MD, PhD,2 Chi-Ren Shyu, PhD, FAMIA1 1University of Missouri, Institute for Data Science and Informatics, Columbia, MO; 2Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO...