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How to build emotional vocabulary in children

Empower kids with emotional vocabulary through engaging activities, helping them identify and express their feelings effectively.

Difficult Airway Intubation

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...

Emergency Contraception

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...

Your guide to telemedicine for children

Explore how telemedicine for children makes health care access better and more convenient, with tips for a smooth virtual visit experience.

Intubation and Sedation Medications

References Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2023). Intubation/sedation medications. https://www.chop.edu/clinical-pathway/sepsis-emergency-department-inpatient-picu-clinical-pathway Vet, N.J., Kleiber...

Antibiotics

References Children’s Hospital Association Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (IPSO) Collaborative Infectious Disease Workgroup and Antimicrobial Recommendations Working Group. (2018). Improving pediatric...

Family Education

When there is a concern that a child may be at risk for sepsis, it is important to start communicating with the family. Here are some talking points to share with parents/caregivers: Our staff is going to...

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by...

Sepsis

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...

Spinal Stress Fractures: Kyndall's Story

After 2 years of back pain with no progress, Kyndall had spine surgery at Children's Mercy to help her stress fractures heal. This fall, she’s back to playing volleyball!

Exclusion Criteria for Observed Oral Dose

  If patient or healthcare setting meet any of the exclusion criteria below, patient should be referred to Allergy Clinic for further evaluation: Patient/family does not give permission Patient is <12...

Kid safety 101 for grandparents

Grandparents, you’re a vital part of your grandkids’ lives — and an essential source of mental health respite for parents, too. The Children’s Mercy 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment found there are...

Meet Monika Yadav

Monika Yadav, PhD, Post Doctoral Research Scholar, Hematology/Oncology/BMT, talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals, and much more.

Thread of Love – Rakhi: Aaradhya’s NICU Story Through the Eyes of Her Young Brother

Arjun wrote “Thread of Love” about his sister, Aaradhya, who spent time in the Children’s Mercy NICU. Rakhi is a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between siblings.

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Tickborne Illnesses

Column Author: Morgan Vaughn, MD, FAAP | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...

Mental Health: Sleep in Childhood With a Focus on Trauma

Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Trent Myers, MD | Assistant Professor of...

Visual Diagnosis: Thickened and Discolored Toenails

Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine...

Mental Health: A Public Health Crisis and the Role of Pediatricians

Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara J Anderson, MD, MPH |

State of the Art Pediatrics: 2025: A New Year for Obesity Treatment

Column Authors:  Sarah Hampl, MD, FAAP | Director, Advocacy, Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition Brooke Sweeney, MD, FAAP, FACP, DABOM | Medical Director, Weight Management...

Pediatric Resident Global Health Track

Pediatric Resident Global Health Track Track Overview The Global Health Track is a longitudinal educational program available to pediatric residents, Med-Peds residents, and child neurology residents at...