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Epilepsy Medications for Children
There are many types of medicines used to treat epilepsy. The choice of which medication to try will depend on your child’s age, type of epilepsy/seizures and health history.
Food Allergies in Children
Children with food allergies have extra-sensitive immune systems that react to harmless substances called allergens in certain foods and drinks. When the person eats an allergen, like a peanut or other...
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics January 2022
On March 29, 2019, Children’s Mercy hosted a remarkable series of lectures and presentations about immigrants, refugees and caring for children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first presentation was at...
Adult Congenital Heart Program
Resources ACHD logo Thanks to advances in medical and surgical care, children born with congenital heart defects are now surviving long into adulthood. The future is promising for people with...
Guidelines for Determining Frequency of PT/OT
Physical and Occupational Therapy are skilled services that are designed to help your child achieve functional goals. Your child’s goals and current needs will help determine how often and how long your...
Continuing Nursing Education
The nurses of Children's Mercy Kansas City are committed to advancing a culture of quality caring that values relationship-based care in a professional practice environment. We are nursing leaders in...
Faculty - Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Our Otolaryngology Fellowship Program offers comprehensive clinical training along with excellent didactic and research experience. Program Director Jason R. Brown, DO Kaitlyn July, MD Program...
Patient Education
Do NOT switch manufacturers of warfarin. Children's Mercy inpatients: Direct patient education on warfarin will be provided by Children's Mercy pharmacists for Children's Mercy inpatients. Education...
Critical Care Transport: Parker's Story
Born six and one-half years ago at only 23 weeks, 5 days of gestation, and weighing l pound, 12 ounces, Parker McElroy’s mother, Kylie, said he is alive today thanks to the Children’s Mercy Neonatal...
Sleep Tips
Children’s Mercy wants to make sure your kids are getting enough sleep. Learn why sleep is important, get tips and understand sleep recommendations by age.
Beta Thalassemia Major: Hadil's Story
Hadil Alkhatib was born half a world away with an inherited blood disorder called beta thalassemia major. The form of this disease that Hadil has reduces her body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, the...
What to Expect: Getting a Skin Graft
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy have created a guide to help your child prepare and understand what to expect when they come Children's Mercy for a skin graft.
Tennis Medicine: Dr. Harvey and Nathan's Story
Dr. Harvey brings first-hand experience to care for tennis players Kansas City area youth who play tennis have a health care advocate in Brian Harvey, DO, Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center physician.
Remote Health Solutions
The Remote Health Solutions team is focused on the integration of digital health models through patient care technologies including mobile health (mHealth) applications, hardware, software platforms and...
Ways to comfort children for vaccine appointments
If you’ve ever wished for a way to help your child not feel pain, you’re not alone. We’ve all had vaccines or drawn blood and know it does come with some discomfort. The Child Life team at Children’s Mercy...
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
Our Anesthesiology Department Faculty and Fellows Email Us The Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship at Children's Mercy is a one-year program approved and accredited by the ACGME. Children's Mercy is...
Faculty Pediatric Optometry Residency
The Optometry staff at Children's Mercy Kansas City includes full-time pediatric optometrists, ophthalmologists and other subspecialty ophthalmologists who provide care. Program Director...
Anorectal Malformation (ARM)
When a baby is born with an absent, malformed, or displaced anus (the opening at the end of the digestive tract), this is called an anorectal malformation (ARM).
Education
Children's Mercy inpatients: Direct patient education on LMWH will be provided and documented by Children's Mercy pharmacists for Children's Mercy inpatients. Education will include potential for...
Pediatric Urology
Description: During your rotation, you will see a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. You will also spend time in the Operating Room, as well as outpatient clinics and inpatient care. Staff and...