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NICU PFAC Members
Barb Carr Kallie Kirk View Story Erika Mendence Meg Murphy View Story Jim Pryde Brianna Schmitz View Story Aisha Walker View Story Lauren Ward View Story Hi! I'm Barb Carr and I'm proud to be a member...
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship: Research Opportunities
The Adolescent Medicine fellowship provides trainees with a solid foundation in research methods that prepares them for an academic career in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. <!-- [if gte mso 9]>...
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
Our Adolescent Medicine Department Faculty and Fellows How to Apply The mission of the Children’s Mercy Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program is to train the next generation of physician leaders in...
Dr. Venkatesh Sampath Brings Cutting-Edge Research to Improve Care of Sick Infants
Dr. Sampath, the Sosland Endowed Chair in Neonatology Research and the Director of the Neonatal Diseases Research Program, is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and clinical...
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: Sami’s story
Sami battled Superior Mesenteric Artery syndrome (SMAS) for 5 years with determination and positivity. Her care team tried many different approaches to resolve her SMAS and treat its underlying cause...
Visual Diagnosis: Acquired Lighter Patches
A 6-year-old boy presents for evaluation of light-colored patches on the skin. Approximately one year ago, his parents noticed a lighter patch on the left side of his neck as well as a similar area behind...
Pertussis: Antibiotic Dosing
Medication Dosing Recommendations Special Considerations First-Line Azithromycin1 (oral, IV) <6 months: 10 mg/kg per day for 5 days > 6 months of age and children: 10 mg/kg (maximum: 500...
“I don’t want to go to school:” What it really means – and how to help
As the new school year quickly approaches, many families are prepping for new routines —packing lunches, managing homework and adjusting to earlier bedtimes. But for some children, the return to school...
Adaptive Care Plans
What is an adaptive care plan? An adaptive care plan is for children (ages 3 and older) and teens who may have a hard time coping with medical experiences. It gives doctors, nurses and other team members...
Operation Breakthrough
At Children’s Mercy, we believe every kid has amazing potential. That’s why we partner with Operation Breakthrough, an early education center and social service facility located at 31st and Troost (3039...
JAWS Clinic
Jaw, airway and sleep clinic The Children’s Mercy JAWS (jaw, airway and sleep) Clinic provides a single point of contact for children with jaw deformities that often require the expertise of specialists...
Tracheostomy Program
At Children’s Mercy, our collaborative trach team works with families in the hospital, at home and in their communities. We support your family through your tracheostomy journey.
Privacy Policy
The Children's Mercy Hospital (“CMH”) has created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its commitment to your privacy rights and protection of personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy...
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Description: This rotation is in the Division of Development and Behavioral Sciences. We evaluate and treat a variety of patients, including individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, intellectual disability...
About Us
Jeff Hughley – Senior Director of the Office for Community Impact; jhughley@cmh.edu Elizabeth Friedman, MD, MPH – Medical Director of Environmental Health; Region 7 PEHSU Director; efriedman@cmh.edu Emily...
Getting a Vaccination
A vaccine is a medicine that protects your body from viruses that can make you feel sick. A vaccination is the shot of the vaccine you get into your body. Steps to getting a vaccination A nurse will...
Aftercare Program
The Children's Mercy Aftercare Program provides a compassionate support system for terminally ill children and their families, families experiencing a death of a child, and the staff who care for the...
Bone and Mineral Health Clinic
Bone disorders in children Children with all types of genetic and acquired bone disorders are evaluated and treated in Bone and Mineral Health Clinic. We also see referrals for the investigation and...