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Animal Bites (Mammal): Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Vaccine and Immunoglobulin Recommendations
Pathogen Source of Bite Recommendations Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Dosing and Administration Rabiesa Dogs, cats, and ferrets Healthy domestic pets without initial signs of rabies (regardless of...
How to celebrate Black History Month with your family
Across the calendar, heritage months pop up as an opportunity to lift up multiple cultures that at times may not have as much social representation. In the month of February, the United States honors Black...
Meet David Williams
David D. Williams, MPH, Lead Biostatistician, Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.
Animal Bites (Mammal): Suture Removal
<!--StartFragment--> Timing of Suture Removal Wound location Timing of removal (days) Face/Neck 3 - 5 Scalp 7 - 10 Arms 7 - 10 Trunk 10...
What parents need to know about nosebleeds
Nobody likes a nosebleed, that includes kids and parents.That said, nosebleeds are extremely common. In fact, 3 out of 4 kids will experience at least one nosebleed in their childhood. Thankfully, they are...
Dr. Gelineau-Morel Receives Grant to Aid in Diagnosis, Treatment of Dystonia
The goal of the project is to develop a neuroimaging registry for cerebral palsy (CP), capitalizing on the existing structure of the cerebral palsy data registry in the Cerebral Palsy Research Network...
NICU to Now: Jeremiah’s story
Meet Jeremiah family photo 6-year-old Jeremiah is always singing. Sometimes he sings in Creole (which his mom’s Haitian family speaks), sometimes in English, sometimes in a language all his own. This...
Tickborne Diseases in the United States
Disease Incidence/Endemic Areas Vector Tickborne Illnesses Reported in Missouri and Kansas Find disease-specific information from the CDC in the hyperlinks below Find maps of geographic distribution here...
Geographic Distribution of Tickborne Diseases
Note. The presence of a dot in a county or state does not necessarily mean that a given disease was acquired in that county/state. People travel between counties and states, and the place of residence is...
Tick Removal
Remove the tick as soon as possible to reduce the chances of infection Use a pair of clean tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the skin as possible Pull upward using slow, steady...
Tularemia Testing and Treatment
Consult Infectious Diseases for assistance with testing and treatment Laboratory Testing Serologic testing (IgM and/or IgG): Paired acute and convalescent serum samples may be necessary to confirm diagnosis...
Vectors of Tickborne Disease Prevalent to Kansas and Missouri
References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2005). Rhipicephalus sanguineus [Digital image]. https://phil.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Rocky mountain wood tick [
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Ehrlichiosis Rashes
Rash of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever The rash typically appears 2 - 4 days following the onset of fever The rash often starts on the wrists, forearms, and ankles and appears as small, flat, pink macules...
Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Emily Hurley
Motivated to help find solutions to global health crises such as HIV/AIDS, Emily Hurley, PhD, MPH, Health Services and Outcomes Research, pursued a career as a social scientist.
10 ways to get out the winter wiggles
Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! But staying active during the coldest time of year has huge benefits for your family’s physical and mental health, including improved mood, energy and heart health. Check out our...
Questions to consider when selecting your health care plan
What are the options for purchasing health insurance for my child? What is a Health Insurance Exchange? When can I enroll/when is open enrollment for insurance coverage on the Health Insurance Exchange (
Insurance Forms
Aetna Coordination of Benefits Form Blue Cross Blue Shield Coordination of Benefits Questionnaire Blue Cross Blue Shield Duplicate Coverage Form Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Duplicate Coverage...
Participation Form
Thank you for your interest in Make a Difference May! Please fill out the below information, and our team will reach out about next steps. *Required field. Contact and Participation Information...
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship: How to apply
The Advance Non-Invasive Imagining Fellowship Program appoints one fellow each year through the San Francisco Matching Program. Qualified applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatric...
Snowed in? S-no-w problem!
A winter wonderland may not seem so wonderful when you’re snowed in and cabin fever begins to take over. But fear not! There are LOTS of things your family can do inside the walls of your home to stay busy...