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Myths about seeking mental health treatment
We spend a lot of time as parents doing what we can to protect our children. Whether that is checking that they wear a seatbelt, making sure they put sunscreen on often enough or getting the right amount...
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.
Eating Disorders: Medical Workup and Stabilization Pathway
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...
Indications For Hematology Consultation
Indications for Hematology consultation with anticoagulant therapy: Initiation of therapy for patients: Not in critical care unit. Age < 30 days. Baseline INR ≥ 1.2 prior to initiation of warfarin.
Explore Gift Planning
By creating a legacy gift, you’re making an investment in the future of Children’s Mercy, and children receiving care now and in the future. Learn more.
Case Definition for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
If you are concerned you may have a patient with MIS-C, please consult ID. An individual aged <21 years presenting with feveri, laboratory evidence of inflammationii, and evidence of clinically severe...
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): ED
An individual aged <21 years presenting with feveri, laboratory evidence of inflammationii, and evidence of clinically severe illness requiring hospitalization, with multisystem (>2) organ involvement...
ACL Injury and Recovery: Michael's Story
For 17-year-old Michael Shultz, football isn’t just a game—it’s an experience—an experience that’s about suiting up with his teammates, jogging out to the field, warming up, then playing his heart out for...
Connect to Care: Asthma Telemedicine in Schools
The Connect to Care program provides asthma care by telemedicine at select Kansas City Public Schools locations. It is the first Children’s Mercy pilot program to offer telemedicine specialty care in a...
Fetal Cardiology: Hazel's Story
Children’s Mercy—the best care for Hazel’s heart Not knowing. Nothing is worse when you’re dealing with the health of your child—especially your unborn child. That’s how Leigh Anna Moffet and her husband...
Get to Know Children's Mercy
Get to know Children's Mercy, a leading independent children’s health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation and educating the next generation of...
Contact the Critical Care Transport Team
Transport business office/crew's quarters (816) 234-3166 Transport Leadership Christy Dressler, MHA, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CMTE Director of Transport cdressler@cmh.edu (816) 802-1112 Billy Gardner...
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).
Ways to reduce chemicals in your child’s food
Almost every time you walk into the grocery store there is a new food item. It’s a wonder how the stores fit everything on the shelves. But have you ever wondered about the additives in all these foods?
Blood and Marrow Transplant at Children's Mercy
Our team is ready to fight with you If your child requires a blood and marrow transplant (BMT), you want the best care possible from a team of experienced medical professionals who care about your child as...
How early work experience can positively impact kids
One of the best things I get to see in my role is the change in confidence in young adults after getting a job or starting a volunteer experience. In my role as the Project RISE manager at Children’s Mercy...
Make the season bright: KC area holiday displays
This season, many families are looking for ways to celebrate the season while social distancing. Outdoor events and driving to look at holiday lights is a tradition that doesn’t have to change. Here are...
Research | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Children’s Mercy Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program aims to train future physician scientists. This is done through abundant exposure to clinical, basic science and translational research...
Clinical Experience - Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Molecular Genetics Laboratory The Molecular Genetics Laboratory at Children’s Mercy Hospital performs genetic testing for multiple genetic conditions including: Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes, connexin...
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction 2023
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a relatively common congenital abnormality in the neonatal population with a reported incidence ranging from 6 to 20%. Unlike infectious conjunctivitis, nasolacrimal...