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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
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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...