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Gifts Moms really want for Mother’s Day

I never truly appreciated what my mother did for me until I became a mom myself. And now I know. Being a mother is the hardest, most beautiful and challenging role of all. But I wouldn’t trade it for...

Put your oxygen mask on first: a letter to parents after tragedies

It's OK (and maybe even expected) to not be OK this week and beyond. We, like you, are a twisted mix of anger, sorrow, relief and guilt. We are broken, confused and called to action yet unable to move.

Testing food allergies early in children

Studies have shown that, for at least some children, early introduction of food can help children to avoid the development of food allergies. Here’s what introducing those foods can look like.

Easy ways to entertain your toddler at home

As a working mom that made that choice, I have never truly realized how challenging it can be to entertain your toddler until recently. I have a deeper respect for our educators and stay-at-home moms more...

Apply for the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

Children’s Mercy invites applications for a our three-year Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship training program. Candidates must possess an MD, DO or PhD degree; PhD degree must be in genetics...

Serious Harm Pressure Injury: Stage 3, Stage 4, Unstageable (Text Only)

Children’s Mercy Quarter Number of Pressure Injuries Sum of Patient Days Rate per 1000 Patient Days (Number of Pressure Injuries/Sum of Patient Days x1000) Jan-Mar 2015 8 25,963 0.31 Apr-Jun 2015 3 23,420...

11. Allergy Immunotherapy and Biologic Therapy

If there is a concern for refractory asthma or allergic asthma, the patient can be referred to subspecialty clinics, Allergy/Immunology or Pulmonary Medicine, for evaluation of advanced therapies. One...

Unsure of the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Children's Mercy understands that you may be hesitant for your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch a short video on why the vaccine is safe for your child.

Barber County

Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 672-9600 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Kingman County

Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 672-9600 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families DCF...

Abstract: Evaluation of Child Opportunity Index 2.0 as a Predictor for Hemoglobin A1c in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes

Hamp Henning1, Kelsey Panfil1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Erin M. Tallon1, Anna R. Kahkoska2, Angelica Cristello Sarteau2, Craig Vandervelden1, Susana R. Patton 3, Mark A. Clements1  1Children’s...

Abstract: Enhanced Classification of Diabetes Status and Type Using Structured Data from Nationwide U.S. Electronic Health Records: A High-Throughput Approach

Erin M. Tallon, PhD, RN1,2; Grant Scott, PhD2,3; Cintya Schweisberger, DO1; Joseph T. Cernich, MD1; Ryan McDonough, DO1; Camila Manrique-Acevedo, MD4; Mark A. Clements, MD, PhD1; Chi-Ren Shyu...

Dihydroergotamine (DHE)

In the pediatric patient diagnosed with a refractory migraine, what is the efficacy of DHE IV to decrease migraine pain in the Emergency Department? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based...

Triptan

DHE cannot be given if the patient has received triptans with the previous 24 hours (Lexi-Comp, 2016). These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that...

Abdominal Pain: Metronidazole

Do not take on an empty stomach Even a small amount of food will decrease the chances of getting nausea with the medication Avoid alcohol while taking the medication, as this can cause vomiting Be sure...

Nonviable Tissue

Children’s Mercy obtained permission to use this picture for educational purposes. These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is...

Patella Tendonitis

USNWR Ortho Media Block Tendons are like ropes which connect muscles to bone. The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone (the tibia). Patellar tendonitis is the condition that...

Azithromycin

Rationale, current evidence, and consensus statement: The 2015 Red Book and the 2015 CDC Treatment Guidelines for STD's recommends that young infants with C. trachomafis conjunctivitis may be treated with...

Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Eczema Herpeticum

Symptoms: widespread skin involvement, pain, fever. Rapidly spreading lesions. Likely history of exposure to HSV. Pustules or vesicles rapidly changing into painful erosions. Occasionally vesicles or...

Bronchiolitis Synopsis

These pathways do 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 are expected to use...