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Ways to reduce chemicals in your child’s food
Almost every time you walk into the grocery store there is a new food item. It’s a wonder how the stores fit everything on the shelves. But have you ever wondered about the additives in all these foods?
Improve your sleep, improve your mental health: 8 steps to better sleep for your family
Getting more sleep—for you and your child—is a goal many parents dream of. After all, sleep has a significant impact on our mental and physical health.
Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council
The Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of families for the best quality of care.
Cystic Fibrosis Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Cystic Fibrosis Logo The CF PFAC works in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic to advocate on behalf of parents and patients for the best quality of care. The council serves as a resource for...
Rare Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Rare Logo The Rare Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of families for the best quality of care. The council will...
IBD Patient Family Advisory Council
The IBD PFAC partners together to create the highest level of multidisciplinary, collaborative care, focusing on the whole child and their families. Their focus is to offer insight and collaboration as...
Mental Health Patient Family Advisory Council
This council serves as a resource for parents or guardians to provide input on policies and procedures, enhance communication, and expand education for patients and families in both inpatient and...
Nadine Mokhallati Awarded Grant to Study Remote Monitoring in Pediatric Asthma
Dr. Nadine Mokhallati, a pulmonologist at Children's Mercy Kansas City, has been awarded research grant to study electronic medication adherence monitoring in children with asthma.
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.
Top questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from teens
Kids 12 years old and older have been approved to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Many people have questions, and that includes teens. Here are a few of the top questions area teens wanted to know about the...
Materia Awarded ADA Nutrition and Diabetes Postdoctoral Fellowship To Better Understand African Americans’ Adoption of Mobile Health Methods To Prevent T2D
Frank T. Materia, PhD, Post Doctoral Research Scholar, Health Services and Outcomes Research, was awarded a 3-year $195,396 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award from the American Diabetes Association, as well as a...
Rumination Disorder: Bobbi’s Story
Meet Bobbi Just try keeping up with Bobbi Horr. The junior at Holton High School, Holton, Kan., is on the school’s spirit squad, in band, plays volleyball, runs track, takes dance and gymnastics, and works...
Biostatistics and Epidemiology Core Director Named
Vince Staggs, PhD, has been named as the first Director of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute Biostatistics and Epidemiology Core.
Pectus Carinatum: Rogan’s Story
An innovative bracing system – combined with a committed patient and family and a dedicated treatment team – helped achieve full correction of one teen’s pectus carinatum in just one month.
Hypersensation of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Amarissa’s Story
Meet Amarissa Ice cream, popsicles, pepperoni pizza and fish sticks are just a few of 4 ½-year-old Amarissa Hampton’s favorite foods. But until just a few months ago, the tiny girl with the wispy light...
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...
Crohn's Disease: Leah's Story
Leah Steinacker was a busy, active high school senior when sudden, severe stomach pain landed her in the hospital at Children’s Mercy. Her experience receiving care for Crohn's disease inspired her...
Torn ACL and Meniscus: Berlin’s Story
Meet Berlin At 14 years old, Berlin Butler-Swanger has played soccer since she was 7 years old, half her life. “I play forward for the Kansas City Athletics 2006 Elite Club National League (ECNL) team,”
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...
Ways to beat the dreaded summer boredom
Summer is finally here! We love the sunny days and the freedom a school break can bring. Here are some ways to keep kids active this summer, before they even have the chance to say, “I’m bored.”