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Healthy Schools and Childcare Program Educational Videos

The Healthy Schools and Childcare Program helps school districts and childcare organizations develop effective strategies to improve the indoor environmental conditions in their facilities. These videos...

The ABCs of sleep training: Let’s talk myths, tips and what ’sleeping through the night’ really means

Parenthood can feel like a rollercoaster in the first few months with broken sleep, learning your baby’s cries and cues and navigating your new role as a parent. One of the most common struggles new...

Anniversary Stories

Anniversary Celebrations Through the Years Celebrity Visits and Support Have a Long Legacy at Children's Mercy Community Giving Essential Through the Decades Culture of Love inspires Emily Barker to work...

Attending large events following a tragedy

Our community is still processing the events of the post-Super Bowl parade. A day meant for celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for families who were in attendance, or even watching it on TV. As...

March

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Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Kaela Varberg

Kaela Varberg, PhD, Independent Investigator, Neonatology, is fascinated by maternal-fetal interaction and the field of developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD).

Urology Education Modules for Patients and Families

These modules were developed to help patients and families understand urologic conditions and the treatments that have been prescribed by our team. Urology Education Modules for Patients and...

The Link - February 2024

Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2024 Caring About Creatinine: Acute Kidney Injury Follow-Up in the...

Vaccine Update: Recent Measles Cases Highlight the National and Global Rise of this Highly Contagious Disease

Column Author: Christine Symes, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Managing the Child with Pharyngitis

Column Author & Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Clinical Services | Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School of Medicine...

Dr. Friedman Receives EPA Funding to Increase Lead and Pesticide Safety Outreach to In-Home Daycares

The project focuses on lead and pesticide outreach and education efforts for in-home daycare centers located within vulnerable communities identified by the EPA in St. Louis, MO.

Adult Pharmacy Providers

Adult pharmacy providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If you...

Burn awareness tips for the whole household

Whether it’s in the kitchen or another part of your home, follow these tips to keep your children safe from potential burns. ...

Talking with teens about healthy relationships

Relationships are a vital part of life no matter what age we are. They help us learn about ourselves and the world around us, teach us valuable lessons and help us feel a sense of belonging. Teenagers are...

Adolescent Bleeding Clinic

The Adolescent Bleeding Clinic (ABC) cares for people with bleeding disorders who need additional support to manage their periods. This specialty clinic brings together specialists from the Gynecology and...

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

Interviews with pediatric subspecialists on timely, relevant content for physicians and providers who care for children. Continuing education credit available for some sessions.

February