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“I don’t want to go to school:” What it really means – and how to help

As the new school year quickly approaches, many families are prepping for new routines —packing lunches, managing homework and adjusting to earlier bedtimes. But for some children, the return to school...

Severe Constipation: McKinley’s Story

McKinley went from repeated hospitalizations and weeks of school absences to playing travel-team softball — with patient-focused care at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC) at Children’s Mercy. With...

Home Systemic Steroid Plan

If dexamethasone was administered, this may be adequate systemic steroid for the patient's asthma exacerbation. A second dose for home can be considered, but not strongly supported by evidence. If...

High Flow Nasal Cannula

 If a patient is unable to tolerate nebulized medications via face mask due to behavioral discomfort with interface, albuterol may be nebulized through high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at flows < 0.25...

What to Expect

Going to a new health care provider for the first time can be hard. We’ve put together some resources to help you feel more comfortable before your visit to the Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic.

10 Years of Clinical Whole Genome Sequencing at Children’s Mercy

Since its beginning, the CGGL has been part of hundreds of international collaborations and publications that further the field of genomics — and offer hope for kids everywhere.  ...

Children's Mercy Locations

Get information on Children's Mercy locations, including hours and what to expect from your visit. Save your spot for urgent care.

Dr. Kate Kyler Receives NIH Grant to Study Role of Obesity in How Asthma Medicine Works

The goal of this study is to find out how having obesity affects how asthma medicine works in the body. To do this, Dr. Kyler and her team are comparing how the medicine moves through and affects the bodies...

Toddler Tibia Fracture

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Shunts (Neurosurgical): Infection and Malfunction

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Severity of Asthma Exacerbation

<!--StartFragment-->       Mild    Moderate    Severe   Respiratory Rate       2-3 yrs: <34/min   4-5 yrs: <30/min  6-12 yrs: <...

Meet Tammy Basey

Tammy Basey, Clinical Research Coordinator, Emergency Medicine, talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals, and much more.

Tantrums 101

Tantrums. If you're a parent, you've likely encountered them—maybe in the cereal aisle, during bedtime or right before school. While they can be frustrating and exhausting, tantrums are a normal part...

How to transition infants from milk to solid foods

Every new phase of a baby’s life comes with a real mix of emotions. It’s exciting! It’s stressful! It’s joyful! It’s messy! The weaning stage is all of that and more. Before you feel too overwhelmed, take...

The Link - July 2025

Our July issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - July 2025 Vaccine Update: What Can We Expect for Fall Vaccines Read full article State...

Vaccine Update: What Can We Expect for Fall Vaccines

Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for Wellbeing, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas...

Opioid Withdrawal Treatment

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Planned Giving Council Additional Resources

Here you will find additional resources for the Planned Giving Council, including a link to donate to the Donald H. Chisolm Planning Giving Council Children’s Hope Fund.

Evidence Based Strategies: Recognizing Pediatric Rashes Across Skin Tones

Column Author: Sydney Rogers, MD| Pediatric Resident Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP| Medical Director, Office of Evidence-Based Practice, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of...

Perioperative Steroid Stress Dosing

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...