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How to choose a pediatrician for your child – tips from real parents
We asked some parents in our community to share tips on how they chose the pediatrician that was right for their family. If you need a pediatrician, consider these helpful tips. ...
ECMO Neuromonitoring and Acute Brain Injury
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...
Then & Now: Ashleigh’s Cancer Story
At just 2 years old, Ashleigh was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and given only months to live. But through faith, family support, and expert care from multidisciplinary teams at Children’s Mercy, she...
Children's Mercy Pediatric Certificate Program Presentation, Projects, and Publications
Coming soon! Pediatric Certificate Program Presentation, Projects, and Publications...
Meet John Means
John Means, PhD, Assistant Director, Patient Cells Models, Genomic Medicine Center, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.
Helping kids through separation anxiety
It’s normal for young kids to feel nervous when they leave their parents. But sometimes, those feelings are stronger and last longer and keep kids from doing routine and fun things like attending school...
Constipation
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...
The Link - September 2025
Our September issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - September 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Primary Care, Lifelong Impact...
Mental Health: Green Space and Nature Connection Enhances Children’s Mental Health
Parks and gardens do more than beautify neighborhoods—they boost children’s brains, emotions and social skills. Research increasingly shows that green spaces like parks, gardens and tree-lined streets play...
Evidence Based Strategies: Primary Care, Lifelong Impact: Pediatricians’ Role in the Diagnosis of Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency or absence of clotting factors. Hemophilia can be further broken down into hemophilia A, B and C. Factor VIII deficiency is known...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Pediatric Palliative Care: It’s Palliative Care, not Palliative “Scare"
After attending this year’s American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) Annual Assembly, one of my colleagues brought our team back stickers featuring the phrase “It’s Palliative Care, not...
Vaccine Update: The Impact of War on Global Vaccination Rates
War and conflict impact a staggering number of children. A total of 473 million children, or 1 in 6 globally, reside in a region impacted by conflict.1 These areas include Afghanistan, Democratic Republic...
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Spine Stabilization Guidance
In patients with spinal cord injury, with or without radiographic abnormality, maintaining restriction of spinal motion is imperative to preserve and protect the spinal cord. The following segments include...
Spinal Cord Injury
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...
Autonomic Dysreflexia Signs/Symptoms and Treatment
What to Look For (Signs & Symptoms): Hypertension (higher than the individual’s baseline) Bradycardia or tachycardia Tachypnea Red or flushed face Sweating above the level of injury Severe...
Adulting 101: Teaching kids about money
Talking to kids about money can be tricky. But learning how money works is important and it’s best to start early. When kids understand saving, spending and earning, they’re more ready for real...
Appendicitis
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...
Myelomeningocele
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...
Behavioral Escalation in the ED
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...