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Patient and Family Activities
Activities for inpatient families View Story Family Time View Story Kreamer Creations View Story The Patient and Family Programs team offers a variety of programs and group activities to promote a positive...
What's the Diagnosis? June 2022
A 16-year-old female is directly admitted from a referring hospital for further evaluation and management of an abnormal chest radiograph. The patient has had fevers for the past two weeks with associated...
Liver Transplant: Marissa's Story
Marissa's rare liver tumor meant she needed chemotherapy and a transplant. Now she's thriving and healthy thanks to the Children's Mercy medical team.
Is my child being bullied?
Children often experience issues at school that go beyond classwork. Kids may have a fight with a friend, or they aren’t sitting by the same group of kids at lunch anymore. While we often worry kids are...
Baby Health and Behavior Lab
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Initiation and Maintenance
Initiation of enoxaparin therapy: Obtain blood for baseline CBC, PT, PTT. Calculate enoxaparin dose (mg) based on age, weight and indication. See Table 1. Table 1 - Initial Dosing of Enoxaparin...
Abstract: Standardizing Interactive Diabetes Education to Improve Transition Processes for Teens and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Megan A. Elliott; Erin M. Tallon, PhD, RN; Emily L. DeWit, MASL; Erica Zarse, MD; Heather N. Feingold, LSCSW, LCSW; Jaimie Contreras RN, BSN, CPN, CDECS; Julie Kincheloe RN, BSN, CDECS; Stephanie C. Pratt...
Wise Use of Antibiotics June 2021
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Hitting and biting: what parents need to know
Imagine it: You’re at the store with your toddler, loading up on applesauce pouches and toilet paper when your sweet angel sinks their teeth into you without any warning *cue Jaws music*. You’re shocked...
Center for Bioethics Webinars and Workshops
We invite you to join in on the important discussions in bioethics through webinars, workshops and more. Archived webinars and audio Center for Bioethics Webinars and Workshops Brown Bag Workshops...
Levi's Story
An act of love When Dan and Julie were first introduced to Levi’s story, all they were told was he was “a baby boy with kidney disease and clubbed feet.” After learning Children’s Mercy has one of the top...
Faculty - Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
Our faculty provides opportunities for fellows to participate in the management of renal transplant recipients including the preoperative evaluation, acute-post operative care and long-term follow-up.
Biochemical Genetics (Newborn Screening Follow-up) and Special Chemistries Laboratory
This laboratory utilizes gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the diagnosis of numerous inherited metabolic...
RSV Vaccine Development - Wide World of Vaccines - December 2022
While vaccines for RSV are in the works, they can't come soon enough for our vulnerable populations during this extremely difficult respiratory virus season.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Comparison
Below are actual claims for children insured by major health insurance companies to show the difference in out-of-pocket costs when Children's Mercy is included in a plan and excluded from a plan.
Pediatric Abdominal Pain Program
Meet the Team Pediatric abdominal pain program The Abdominal Pain Program at Children’s Mercy is a unique clinical and research program devoted to the evaluation and treatment of pediatric abdominal pain.
Liver Care Center
Meet the Team Treating pediatric liver disease The Liver Care Center, part of the Children’s Mercy Division of Gastroenterology, is designed to provide a medical home for children dealing with highly...
Testicular Torsion - Evidence Based Strategies - July 2022
Details on initial history and physical presentation can help identify testicular torsion and avoid impaired testicular function.
Clubfoot
Learn about clubfoot, a congenital foot deformity, and its causes and treatment options at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Community Giving Essential Through the Decades
Children’s Mercy was built on the generosity of community champions. The hospital has always held a special place in the hearts of Kansas Citians, who have invested in children and families in remarkable...