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Drs. Schuster, Goldman, Selvarangan Receive New CDC Contract to Study Ventilation, Environmental Intervention Effect on Respiratory Viral Transmission in Schools

The funding goes towards their project, “Impact of Ventilation and Environmental Interventions on Respiratory Viral Transmission in K-12 Schools.” It gauges the impact of ventilation and environmental...

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...

Pulmonary Hypertension Management

Mild Pulmonary Hypertension with Normal Biventricular Function Continue respiratory management, no additional cardiovascular support Continue to monitor closely for clinical change and repeat ECHO as...

Case Summary: Shone’s Complex

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy provides comprehensive care for children with all types of heart conditions. Our team of 35 pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons, together with...

504 Plan Resources

Daycare/Early Education View Story Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) View Story College View Story Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs...

Tips to make your child comfortable during immunizations

Summer days by the pool are ending and the back-to-school to-do lists are being completed. In between supply shopping and meeting the teacher, make sure to schedule time for your child’s school...

Top 10 tips for teens transitioning to adult medical care

Most parents have a mental list of skills they want their teen to have before they become an adult: laundry lessons, money management and cooking basics, to name a few. But have you talked with your teen...

Brexley's Story: Angels work there

Brexley, a joyful baby, faced a life-threatening situation at just 18 days old but was saved by quick action from Master Trooper Evan Jacks and expert medical care. Diagnosed with Shone’s Complex, she...

Status Epilepticus: Initial Management

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...

Cleft Palate and Hartsfield Syndrome: Hezekiah's Story

Eight-year-old Hezekiah is thriving despite his complex medical needs, thanks to the Cleft Lip and Palate team at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

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Back-to-school checklist: Essential steps for a successful start

School is right around the corner and so is the task of making sure your kids are prepared. On top of regular supply list, we’ve created a list of commonly overlooked tasks to help ensure your kids are...

NICU to Now: Kaydee’s Story

Kaydee started her journey as a premature newborn, weighing only 1 pound and 6 ounces. She faced significant challenges, including severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and was transferred to our Level IV NICU...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Top 6 Tips and Tricks for Treating Ticks

Column Author: Ann Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS | Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy Column Author: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI |

The Link - June 2024

Our June issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - June 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: Pediatric Headaches Giving You a Headache? Read the...

Visual Diagnosis: What's the Diagnosis?

Column Author & Editor: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship   Case 1: A 15-year-old male presents for evaluation of “zits.” He reports a one-year...

Vaccine Update: Staying Current with Hepatitis B Recommendations

Column Author: Maria A. Martinez MSN, MBA, RN, CPN Column Editor: Douglas S. Swanson, MD | Medical Director, Occupational Health   Globally, viral hepatitis infections result in 3,500 deaths...

Evidence Based Strategies: Pediatric Headaches Giving You a Headache?

Column Author: Tess Schultz, DO | Pediatric Resident  Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   Although headache in the...

4 ways to keep your Independence Day sparkling and safe!

Sparklers and fireworks are Independence Day pastimes. Unfortunately for some, this holiday can also include an emergency room visit due to a firework injury. By following a few tips below, you can make...

Jack and Geoff's Story

Meet Jack and Geoff   Geoff and Jack   Jack with Kidney donor dad There are 100,000+ people waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States...and many more potential donors who could give a...