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Evidence Based Strategies: Acetaminophen Overdose
Column Author: Kelsey P Gavin, DO | Resident PGY 3; Chief Resident Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program Acetaminophen is...
State of the Art Pediatrics: The Connectome: A New Imaging Dimension to Map Children’s Brains
Column Author: Avner Meoded, MD | Associate Professor of Radiology Matthew Genchev, MD | Research Scholar Column Editor: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of...
Sickle Cell: Stroke
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
The Link - September 2024
Our September issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - September 2024 2024 Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines Update Read the full article...
June's Story
Meet June june-smiling If you’ve ever tried to keep a toddler still when they just want to be on the move, you can imagine how parents Julianne and Cody felt when they learned their almost...
Pediatric Bioethics: Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: First Look
Column Author: Vanessa S. Watkins, MPH, FACHE, CHES | Bioethics Program Manager; Certificate Program Administrative Director Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine...
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...
Helping Children Who Experienced Traumatic Events
Some children are affected physically, emotionally or both after a trauma. Learn about how to help children cope with these symptoms.
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).
Resolutions from real kids
The saying goes "new year, new me" and for many, the beginning of a new year can be the start of changes they want to include in their life. Whether 2024 is a time for re-invention, learning a new...
Vaccine Update: Special Considerations in Immunization Practices: A Refresher for the New Year
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric...
Evidence Based Strategies: The Spit-Up Never Ends: Managing Infantile GER and GERD
Column Author: Emily Bryan, MD | Pediatric Resident Physician Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...
How to enjoy a safe and festive holiday season
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re getting ready for holiday celebrations, decking the halls of your home with festive décor and preparing for the excited chatter of...
Kids sick again? What to do about those pesky bugs going around
If it feels like the kiddos in your life are constantly coming down with something, it’s probably not your imagination. In the first 2 years of life, it is common for kids in daycare to be sick with...
Lean Summit
Hosted by the Children's Mercy Performance Improvement department, our annual Lean Summit highlights efforts across the organization to improve quality, eliminate waste in processes, reduce waiting...
Pediatric Thromboembolism Review - State-of-the-Art Pediatrics - November 2022
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an increasingly diagnosed condition in the pediatric population that the general pediatrician should be aware of, particularly for hospitalized patients, who are at higher...
What to Expect During Your Burn Clinic Visit
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy have created a guide to help your child prepare and understand what to expect when they come to the Burn Clinic for treatment.
Nephrology Transition Program
Helping kids transition to adult care When your child is comfortable and familiar with their Children’s Mercy care team, the thought of leaving the doctors and nurses they’ve known for several years can...
What's the Diagnosis? February 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
The Heart Center at Children's Mercy
Choosing the Best Heart Program for Your Child We understand it can be very overwhelming to learn your child has a heart condition. That’s why Children’s Mercy has developed a full-service cardiology...