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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'...

Antibiotic FAQs – What parents need to know

The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also bring about a not so fun season of illnesses. Knowing whether your child’s illness needs an antibiotic to get better can be...

Ethics from the Pediatric Home Care Perspective: Bioethics

Column Authors: Lisa Bailey, BSN, RN, CPN | Children’s Mercy Home Care   Angie Knackstedt, BSN, RN, NPD-BC | Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD |

Franklin County (KS)

Center for Independent Living Independence, Inc. (785) 841-0333 Developmental Disability Organization ECK Training Services, Inc. (785) 242-7200 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF Office...

Hodgeman County

Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 371-7690 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families DCF...

Labette County

Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 421-5502 Developmental Disability Organization CLASS, Ltd. (620) 429-1212 Department of Children and Families DCF Office Location for...

Chase County

Center for Independent Living Resource Center for Independent Living (620) 342-1648 Developmental Disability Organization Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 342-1087 Department of Children and...

Ford County

Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 371-7690 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families (DCF)

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Children’s Mercy iss willich, die Gsetze (federal civil rights) vun die Owwerichkeet zu folliche un duht alle Leit behandle in der seem Weg. Es macht nix aus, vun wellem Schtamm ebber beikummt, aus wellem...

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...

Quinn’s Story

Meet Quinn When you see the photo of 7-year-old Quinn Liberman leaping for joy over a series of chest-shaped objects stuck in a field, you have to wonder, “What are those things and what’s she doing?”

COVID-19 Positive Testing Results at Children's Mercy

Data showing the number of COVID-19 tests completed by Children's Mercy, number of positive tests, number of inpatients with COVID-19, and number of staff members isolating at home.

Fundraise Your Way

We invite you to join our community of champions to make an impact for kids and families in Kansas City in beyond. By creating a virtual fundraiser and challenging your friends near and far, your gifts...

Alcanzando la epilepsia en adolescentes y niños a través de la telemedicina (REACT)

A través del programa REACT, Children’s Mercy se enorgullece de asociarse con proveedores de la comunidad a través Kansas para mejorar el acceso a la atención especializada en epilepsia y...

Growing Rods

ACS Media Block Younger children need a different approach than older children. We want to be sure their treatment supports their growing spine, while also helping to control the spinal curvature. When...

Differences of Sexual Development: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Your GUIDE Clinic team The “GUIDE” clinic acronym comes from some of the key areas of support you will find when you come to the clinic. Your care team will be tailored to your needs, but may include some...

Juvenile Scleroderma

Resources What is scleroderma? Localized scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that results in thickening and tightening of the skin. This is caused by inflammation in the skin that results in a production...

Advancing Colorectal Care Through Research

The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children's Mercy actively participates in research studies to advance care for children.

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