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Advanced Medical Interpreter Workshops
Advanced Medical Interpreter (AMI) workshops The Language Services Department at Children’s Mercy Hospital is pleased to offer medical Interpreter workshops and webinars to community and medical...
Casts at Children’s Mercy
Why do I need a cast? Casts protect (immobilize) a fracture, wound or soft tissue injury. They keep the injured area covered and hold the area in place while it heals. Casts are also used...
Heartburn in children and adolescents in the presence of functional dyspepsia and or irritable bowel syndrome correlates with the presence of sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression
This study assesses the relationship of heartburn in pediatric patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep disturbances and psychologic...
Four Children’s Mercy Researchers Receive 2022 Pilot Awards from Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Four Children’s Mercy researchers received one-year, 2022 Lauren S. Aaronson Frontiers Clinical and Translational Research Pilot Program awards with their project periods starting in July 2022 and wrapping...
Dr. Rachel Segal Receives Grant To Study Effectiveness of Home Visiting Programs
Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Dr. Rachel Segal Receives Grant To Study Effectiveness of Home Visiting Programs Rachel Segal, MD, Pediatric Fellow, received a 2-year...
Dr. Doug Myers Receives Grant to Study How Tumor Microenvironment Suppress Tumor Killing Capabilities of CAR T Cells
The funding is being used for Dr. Myers’ study “Role of macrophages and tumor structure in modulating chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell activity in solid tumors.”
Mokhallati Awarded Grant for School-based Telemedicine Program for Students With Asthma
The project, which is working with four Kansas City Public Schools where it was determined asthma prevalence and severity is high, has received a $55,460 grant from the Health Forward Foundation.
Bradley Receives Funding to Continue Research on Antibody Responses to SARS-CoV-2
The research will focus on antibodies that are generated to the enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which is used by SARS-CoV-2 to enter and infect cells.
Courtney Berrios Receives PCORI Award To Identify Shared Research Priorities Among Patients With Rare Diseases, Their Parents, Clinicians, and Researchers(2)
Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Courtney Berrios Receives PCORI Award To Identify Shared Research Priorities Among Patients With Rare Diseases, Their Parents...
Kara Hansen Receives Funding from Children’s Mercy Patient Care Services Research to Study Depression Screening in a Fetal Care Center
This study’s goal is to help fill the current gap in the literature.
Rheumatology Team
Meet the Rheumatology team at Children's Mercy.
The Importance of teaching kids about systemic racism
Institutional racism, or what is sometimes called structural or systemic racism, is what Solid Ground defines as “the distribution of resources, power, and opportunity in our society to the benefit of...
All about strep throat
Along with all the other infectious diseases in our community right now, one we typically see in children is strep throat. Strep throat can feel awful and impact your energy and eating. Here’s what symptoms...
Bleeding Disorders
Adult vascular bleeding disorders providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network...
Ear, Nose and Throat
Ear, nose and throat providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If...
ADHD: What parents need to know
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has received a lot of media coverage over the past decade. Sometimes it gives families helpful knowledge and at other times it can cause confusion or fear...
How dads are celebrating Mother’s Day
It’s often said a mom’s job is never done. From birthday parties to school plays to graduations, and everyday love and support, moms go above and beyond to make sure their youngsters always feel special –
How to keep the kids busy this summer
Ahh...summer. One of the most popular seasons for kids. They’re out of school and get to… to… well, what should they do? For those times when you’re ready to pull your hair out to keep them entertained...
5 things to consider as a social-distancing parent
By this point, parents are all too familiar with the term “social distancing.” Although humans are social in nature, this tactic of social distancing appears to be our best combatant against the spread of...
Ear infections in children: What you can do and when it’s time for ear tubes
Ear infections are one of the most common medical issues among young children and can be frustrating for both parents and kids. As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to keep your child...