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Vaccine Update: ACIP Recommends Primary Polio Series for All Adults
Column Author: Maria Martinez, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN | Immunization Coordinator Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Division Director, Infectious...
1-On-1 Coaching
The Culture and Language Coaching Program at Children's Mercy provides 1-on-1, personalized attention to bilingual health care providers in multiple areas of healthcare.
AETC Risk Assessment
AIDS Education and Training Centers Program. (2022). Non-occupational post-exposure HIV prevention and risk assessment. Retrieved from https://aidsetc.org/resource/npep-toolkit on January 10, 2023.
nPEP Medication Guidance
Disclaimer This care process model does not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care...
Obesity and Asthma
The relationship between obesity and asthma is complex and linked to biologic, physiologic, environmental factors. There is an increased prevalence of asthma in children with obesity as well as a...
Evidence Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions March 2022
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
Wide World of Vaccines September 2021
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Bylaws
Application process In order to achieve a diverse representation and work towards our mission the Council has created an application process for potential members: Online applications will be forwarded to...
IBD Patient Family Advisory Board Accomplishments
Developed, designed and distributed educational materials and handouts for patients and families, including a letter to newly diagnosed patients. Regularly review patient processes and clinic materials for...
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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.
Abstract: A machine learning model accurately predicts an overrepresentation of African American (AA) youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) among hospital admissions for diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA
S. Carrothers1, C. Vandervelden1, B. Lockee1, S. Patton2, R. McDonough1,3, E. DeWit1, M. Clements1,3 1Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, United States, 2Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville...
Tackling Tough Conversations with Teens
Parents often wonder how to start difficult conversations with their kids, especially during the teen years. Here are a few ideas for approaching your child when you have concerns about their mental...
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)
Knees that turn inward, or "knock knees," usually do not require treatment. When the condition does not improve with growth, the only effective treatment is surgery.
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Androgen insensitivity syndrome, or AIS, is a condition where hormones key in sex development are produced but are ineffective. This may affect sexual development before and after birth and during...
Wide World of Vaccines April 2022
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Link Newsletter - November 2023
Our November 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...