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Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
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Children’s Mercy respecte les lois fédérales en vigueur relatives aux droits civiques et ne pratique aucune discrimination basée sur la race, la couleur de peau, l'origine nationale, l'...
Transposition of the Great Arteries – Causes and Symptoms
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a rare heart defect where the main arteries connect to the heart abnormally. Learn how Children’s Mercy provides unparalleled expertise in the diagnosis and...
COVID-19: Helping Your Child Wear a Mask
It is important to help children understand why we're wearing masks and to help them feel as comfortable as possible. The Child Life team has created tips for you and your family to help your child...
Less frustration, more communication: How to use baby sign language with your child
As parents, we’ve all been there – your baby is upset and screaming, and you just want to yell, “Tell me what you want!” Adding a few basic sign language words to your child’s vocabulary can help ease this...
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McPherson County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 663-3989 Developmental Disability Organization McPherson County CDDO (620) 241-6693 Department of Children and Families DCF...
Jackson County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Three Rivers (785) 456-9915 Developmental Disability Organization Achievement Services for Northeast Kansas (913) 367-2432 Department of Children and Families DCF Office...
Cheyenne 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) DCF...
Visual Diagnosis: Drowning
10-month-old male evaluated after drowning event at neighborhood pool.
Thyroid Nodule and Carcinoma Clinic
The Thyroid Nodule and Carcinoma Clinic at Children’s Mercy is the only pediatric clinic of its kind in the region. Experts in endocrinology, radiology, pathology, and surgery provide comprehensive...
Nephrology Division Report
Setting New Standards in Pediatric Nephrology Care Ranked as one of the top 10 pediatric nephrology programs in the country for the past nine years, Children's Mercy Kansas City is improving outcomes...
Automatic Reflex Aerobic Eye Culture Recommendations
The Conjunctivitis Team along with the Red Book and the Children's Mercy Department of Infectious Diseases recommends eye culture in the low risk group for GC, Chlamydia, and HSV. This recommendation is...
Constipation: RED FLAGS for Underlying Disease Causing Constipation
RED FLAGS to consider: Meconium not passed in first 48 hours as a newborn. Family history of Hirschsprung disease. Blood in the stools with fever. Failure to thrive (chronically low weight for height).
Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes
Children’s Mercy offers a team of sports medicine mental health professionals to help student-athletes cope with the emotional challenges of participating in sports, whether they’re at the top of their game...
How moms are celebrating Father's Day!
In life they are often called our coaches, mentors and superheroes. But the most cherished name they go by is dad! A father’s strength and role in the family never goes unnoticed. That’s why it’s important...
Clinical Experience - Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
The patient population includes children of all ages from premature infants to young adults. Children's Mercy has a level IV NICU, PICU and CICU. The fellows participate in high acuity pediatric patients...
Apply for the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship
The epilepsy fellowship program applicants preferably will have completed a child neurology residency program prior to starting the fellowship. All candidates must have passed Step 3 prior to being...
Apply for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
The Children's Mercy Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program is sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic...
Faculty - Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship
Our Orthopedic Fellowship Program offers comprehensive clinical training along with excellent didactic and research experience. Program Director Caroline Tougas, MD, FRCSC Associate Program Director John...