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Leading Research Collaborations
Under the direction of Brad Warady, MD, Pediatric Nephrology Division Director, Children’s Mercy has played a leadership role in pediatric nephrology research and quality improvement for nearly three...
Fetal Health Center Team
Meet the Fetal Health Center team at Children's Mercy.
Survive & Thrive
Late effects of cancer may occur between two to five years after completion of treatment, but other late effects may not show up until more than 10 years after treatment. The Children's Mercy Section...
Sickle Cell
Adult sickle cell 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...
Infantile Hemangioma
Resources Infantile hemangiomas are the most common skin growths of infancy. They are made up of small blood vessels (capillaries) and the cells that line them. Hemangioma are usually present at birth or...
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City
A small camera is placed through the umbilicus and the percutaneous use of suture to close the defect, resulting in less disruption of the surrounding tissue.
Your Experience at the Fetal Health Center
Learn what to expect from your visit at the Fetal Health Center at Children's Mercy.
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...
Fun Kansas City kids activities during a pandemic
This past year has been nothing less than interesting with COVID-19 changing our entire lives. With worry and fear, how do we still enjoy our lives and still give our kiddos the experiences they deserve...
Special Needs Weight Management Clinic
Children with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to carry excess weight than their typically developing peers. Medication side effects, low muscle tone, sensory issues with certain foods and...
9 truths about eating disorders and tips for parents
ANYONE can develop an eating disorder, any age, race, nationality, socioeconomic status; eating disorders do not discriminate. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses.
Developmental Follow-Up
Developmental testing at your child’s 2-year appointment helps your care team check on milestones and connect you with resources and support when you need it. We use the Bayley Scales of Infant Development...
Pediatric Ethics Podcast Series
Pediatric Ethics Podcast is a free podcast series for health care professionals featuring the specialists from Children’s Mercy and other pediatric experts from across the globe covering topics that are...
Support Programs
Children’s Mercy offers the following support programs for patients and families: Aftercare Program Autism Spectrum Disorder Family Training Opportunities Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE)
Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
An interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a complete interruption, or gap, in the aorta that prevents normal blood flow through the heart. Learn about the treatment options offered by Children’s Mercy Kansas...
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Clinic
Working together to prevent diabetes Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly common problem in children and teens who are overweight or obese. However, when we can identify the early stages or precursor...
Enuresis and Voiding Disorder Clinic
Bedwetting in children Bedwetting, or enuresis, is a common problem in childhood, affecting 5-7 million children each year. However, it’s a sensitive topic which can be difficult for parents to approach.
Making an Appointment with Developmental and Behavioral Health
Getting an appointment with our experts in autism, ADHD, eating disorders, mental health or developmental delays may take several steps. Read about the step-by-step process here.
Bedwetting: A Guide to Causes and Treatments
Written by: Jamie Neal Lewis, Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology Bedwetting is a common childhood problem, which affects 5-7 million children in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of...
Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Impetigo (Staph Aureus)
Can be bullous (bullae forming) or non-bullous impetigo. Often from secondary scratching. Non-bullous impetigo: yellow, honey-colored crusting usually within areas of eczema. ...