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Children’s Mercy First to Use 5-Base HiFi Genomic Sequencing in the Clinical Setting
Children’s Mercy, one of the nation’s leading independent pediatric health organizations, announced it is the first health care system to use 5-base HiFi sequencing, the world’s most-advanced genomic...
Nadler Lab
About the Team Broadly focused on autism and developmental disabilities, the Nadler lab includes active collaborations with numerous Children’s Mercy and external investigators as well as current/previous...
Child Neurology Residency - Current Residents and Alumni
Program Director Current Residents Class of 2026 Anne Altschul, DO: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Mark Grady, MD: Medical School - Ohio State...
Center for Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum at Children's Mercy Kansas City
The Center for Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is one of the largest centers for surgery and bracing in the country.
Teens and Social Media During Stay-at-Home Orders
With the stay-at-home orders in place, as an active participant, we have all given up a lot. But, in the eyes of a teenager, it probably seems even greater if you factor in proms, graduations, athletic...
Apps parents should know about: Where cyberbullying can happen
Kids have phones at younger and younger ages these days. Many apps are there to make our lives easier and help us connect, but some may be used in harmful ways. Here are some apps parents should be aware...
Why teaching personal boundaries is important for kids
Sadly, 1 in 10 children will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday. We all want to keep kids safe from this kind of trauma. One way to keep kids safe is to teach them a few things to feel...
It’s more than duck-duck-goose: how to encourage active play in preschoolers
We know staying active has so many benefits on your health and happiness. There are lots of ways to help lay the groundwork at an early age that will help encourage kids to stay active later in life. And...
Newborn sleep tips
Bringing a baby home is one of the most incredible feelings. All that time waiting for this precious little person and then, they are here. And awake! Here is the real talk about newborn sleep, so you can...
Helping your child take medicine
Learning to take medicine can be hard for kids. Sometimes the pill seems too big, or there is a funny taste or smell. But if your child is prescribed a medication, it is important they can take the...
Preparing your child for social media
Allowing your child to join social media is a heavy decision many parents must make. It can feel like every kid has a phone, and almost every kid is on some type of social media. If you’ve ever asked...
Kindness during unmasking
We have all been through a rough time these past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. When you look at everything that has happened, and everything that has changed, there is no doubt that COVID-19 has left...
New food allergy guidelines: What parents need to know
The infant stage is exciting as you see your child learn to sit up, grasp things and grow. There are so many exciting milestones, but when it comes time to introducing many food allergens, some parents may...
Sports and mental health: What we can learn from Simone Biles
USA gymnast, Simone Biles, withdrew from the Olympic team final competition on July 27 due to a medical reason that was later clarified as a mental health issue. This decision has brought mental health in...
Returning to play: indoor sports
As our climate seasons change, so do our sport seasons. With the onset of cooler temperatures, indoor sports are starting to gear up. Typically, this transition is not much of an issue, but as we know 2020...
Better sleep, better parenting - Restless Leg Syndrome
Almost every parent will tell you sleepless nights are part of the job description, but sleep disorders are not. Sleep disorders are medical or behavioral conditions that prevent you from getting a good...
ADHD Services
Children's Mercy offers care for families with children who have complex ADHD. Our specialists include clinical psychologists, developmental pediatricians, behavior analysts, nurse practitioners and child...
Beacon Clinic Consultative Services
We want to help rural community providers keep children with medical complexity in their hometowns as much as possible. Thus, the Beacon Program offers our consultative services for children with medical...
Developmental and Behavioral Health
The Developmental and Behavioral Health program at Children's Mercy helps children of all ages with developmental, psychiatric, psychological, and family therapy needs, providing coordinated care to a...
Experts in Surgery
No surgery is routine when it is your child in the operating room. Whether your child needs a simple outpatient procedure or a complex, life-saving surgery, you want the very best surgical team on the job.