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Montgomery County

Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 331-1006 Developmental Disability Organization CLASS, Ltd. (620) 429-1212 Department of Children and Families DCF Office Location for...

Add safety to your sprucing this spring

Nearly 4 million kids across the country take a trip to the emergency department each year for injuries that happen at home. Even more eye-opening: many of them can be prevented.   While January gets...

COVID-19: Helping Your Child Wear a Mask

It is important to help children understand why we're wearing masks and to help them feel as comfortable as possible. The Child Life team has created tips for you and your family to help your child...

COVID-19 Positive Testing Results at Children's Mercy

Data showing the number of COVID-19 tests completed by Children's Mercy, number of positive tests, number of inpatients with COVID-19, and number of staff members isolating at home.

Fundraise Your Way

We invite you to join our community of champions to make an impact for kids and families in Kansas City in beyond. By creating a virtual fundraiser and challenging your friends near and far, your gifts...

Jackson County (KS)

Center for Independent Living Three Rivers (785) 456-9915 Developmental Disability Organization Achievement Services for Northeast Kansas (913) 367-2432 Department of Children and Families DCF Office...

Cheyenne County

Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 625-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc. (785) 625-5678 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF...

Cloud County

Center for Independent Living Independent Connection (785) 243-1977 Developmental Disability Organizations Disability Planning Organization of Kansas (785) 823-3173 Department of Children and Families...

Lincoln County

Center for Independent Living Independent Connection (785) 827-9383 Developmental Disability Organization Disability Planning Organization of Kansas (785) 823-3173 Department of Children and Families DCF...

Coffey County

Center for Independent Living Resource Center for Independent Living (620) 364-2263 Developmental Disability Organizations ECK Training Services, Inc. (785) 242-7200 Department of Children and Families...

Brown County

Center for Independent Living Three Rivers (785) 456-9915 Developmental Disability Organization Brown County Developmental Services, Inc. (785) 742-3959 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF Office...

Marion County

Center for Independent Living Resource Center for Independent Living (620) 342-1648 Developmental Disability Organization Harvey-Marion County CDDO (316) 283-7997 Department of Children and Families DCF...

Professional Education

Welcome. It’s how you’ll feel every day. Residency and fellowship programs at Children’s Mercy Kansas City deliver more than standard training.

Culture and Language Coaching Program Partnerships

The Culture and Language Coaching Program at Children's Mercy and Mattie Rhodes Center in Missouri have transferred the coaching model from CHiCoS to providers serving the community in social work...

AOM – Role for Oral Cephalosporins

The AOM guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics include enteral second and third generation cephalosporins, including cefdinir and cefpodoxime, as alternative agents for initial treatment of...

AOM – Otitis Externa

Otitis externa (“swimmer’s ear”) is inflammation of the external ear canal leading to severe otalgia and tenderness to palpation. Erythema, edema, drainage, and pruritis may be present. It is often preceded...

Anaphylaxis – Tryptase

Tryptase levels may be elevated in the setting of anaphylaxis. However, this lab is not rapidly available and is not useful in the immediate management of the patient. It may be useful in case of recurrent...

AOM - Special Considerations

Patients with anatomic/craniofacial abnormalities or cochlear implants are not candidates for “watchful waiting.” Recommend 10 days of antimicrobial treatment. Patients with immunodeficiencies may be at...

Abdominal Pain: Metronidazole

Do not take on an empty stomach Even a small amount of food will decrease the chances of getting nausea with the medication Avoid alcohol while taking the medication, as this can cause vomiting Be sure...

Typical Laboratory Findings in Sickle Cell Disease

  Genotype Hb* (g/dL)† HbS* (%) HbA* (%)  HbA2* (%) HbF *(%) HbC* (%) SS 6–9 >90 0 <3.5 <10 0 Sβ0-thalassemia 7–9 >80 0 >3.5 <20 0 Sβ+-thalassemia 9–12 >60 10–30 >3.5 <20...