Skip to main content

Search Results

Your search returned 6484 results

Smith County

Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 625-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc. (785) 625-5678 Department of Children and Families DCF Office...

Allen County

Center for Independent Living Resource Center for Independent Living (620) 365-7726 Developmental Disability Organization Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 431-7401 Department of Children and...

Wilson County

Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 421-5502 Developmental Disability Organization New Beginnings Enterprises, Inc. (620) 325-3333 Department of Children and Families...

October

Get updates Subscribe now Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom? Click Here It's not perfect...

The power of adaptive sports

Staying active benefits all children, but for kids with physical or cognitive differences, sports can be a game-changer for their overall wellness. ...

November

Get updates Subscribe to Parent-ish Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest a Parent-ish topic Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom?

July

Get updates Subscribe to Parent-ish Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest a Parent-ish topic Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom?

Tooth Fairy Flubs

It's happened to all of us...that moment of panic when you realize the "Tooth Fairy" forgot to visit. You don't want your child to be disappointed, so how do you explain the mysterious...

August

Get updates Subscribe now Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom? Click Here It's not perfect...

Microdiscectomy for Disc Herniation

Surgery Badge Disc herniations are rare in children and adolescents, but they do occur from time to time. They typically cause leg pain commonly referred to as sciatica. Sometimes, these can be treated...

Dravet Syndrome: Sebastian's Story

Sebastian receives care for a type of epilepsy called Dravet's Syndrome at Children's Mercy.

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...

Our History

Children's Mercy begins with two compassionate sisters   For all children everywhere video On the eve of the 20th Century, two sisters, each with a big heart and an indomitable will, set out to care...

Link Newsletter - June 2023

Our June issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...

See Inside Children's Mercy

Once you step foot inside Children’s Mercy, you feel our welcoming spirit. Check out our video series on what makes our programs, our people — and our city — different from what you’ll find anywhere else.

Delayed Treatment Option

In children greater than 8 weeks with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis, is delayed treatment a valid option? We RECOMMEND based on low quality evidence consideration for delayed treatment or delayed...

Atopic Dermatitis: Noninfected - Wet Wraps

Wet wraps: Are used to help moisturize and soothe the skin. TO BE USED WITH TOPICAL STEROIDS AND MOISTURIZERS ONLY (not with Protopic or Elidel). For a demonstration of how to apply wet wraps...

Patient's Pain

Is the patient's pain assessed to be >3? Assess the patient's comfort level using an age and developmentally appropriate pain scale. Children's Mercy Kansas City uses the following pain...

Discharge Recommendations and Follow-up

If the patient meets the discharge criteria, discharge after providing the patient with the discharge information. The Headache Action Plan may be helpful in creating a discharge plan. The patient...

Physician and Faculty Recruitment Team

Children’s Mercy is a leading independent children’s health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation and educating the next generation of caregivers.