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Institutional Partnerships and Collaborations
Building a network to enhance research, improve health care Collaboration is the cornerstone of research at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) and a key to our success in improving the...
Certificate Program Scholarship Application
Scholarship application for students from developing countries for the Pediatric Bioethics Certificate Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
How to promote diversity and inclusion in your child’s life
It’s back-to-school season, and that means getting new school supplies, adjusting to new routines and learning about all kinds of subjects. An important subject that parents can help teach their kids about...
Tips for surviving toddler behavior
The toddler stage (1-3 years old) is filled with joy, challenges and everything in between. Difficult behaviors often emerge during this time, including the dreaded “meltdowns” or as my old supervisor used...
Genomic Medicine Center Facilities
View a list of the Genomic Medicine Center's capital equipment and software tools. The collection of sequencers and robots allows the Center to process more than 20 terabases of data per week.
Lead EBL Investigation Information
If you received a Lead EBL Investigation report, below are additional report pages to support the results of your assessment: Units of measurements in reports Common terms in lead reports Children’s Mercy...
13. Special Asthma Considerations for Inpatient
Patients who present with status asthmaticus that meet admission criteria are admitted to the General Pediatrics service. Both an Asthma Exacerbation clinical practice guideline and a powerplan are...
Info about the flu and tips for staying healthy
The first cases of seasonal influenza were reported earlier this year than our traditional “flu season.” We are expecting a severe flu season nationally this year. The Southern Hemisphere (including...
Same-day Discharge After G-tube Placement
Through the development of a FASTDischarge (Feeding Advancement and Simultaneous Transition to Discharge) protocol, Children's Mercy proved it was safe to allow a child's tube feeds to be started four...
Heart Transplants in Children
The heart transplant process is complex, but you’re not alone. Our team will walk alongside you the whole way.
Trisomy 18
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 18th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
Minimally Invasive Services
Our surgeons use minimally invasive surgical approaches whenever possible. These approaches are beneficial for patients because they help reduce recovery time and scarring. Minimally invasive techniques...
Room Amenities
Our general unit patient rooms feature: Private bathrooms. A bed for one parent to stay/sleep on. A TV and DVD player with: A variety of stations. A relaxation channel featuring scenery and music. Access to...
Bedwetting: What causes it and when should you be concerned?
Bedwetting is a common problem, which affects 5-7 million kids in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of all children are still wet at night. But knowing that doesn’t add extra hours...
Genetic Testing: Jaden's Story
Jaden York’s life has been a puzzle since the moment he was born on March 31, 2005. In the delivery room, his mom, Julie, said she remembers Jaden didn’t cry like her other two children, and he wasn’t...
Neonatal Outpatient Follow-Up Clinics
We recognize that many of our NICU graduates have special health care needs related to growth and development. The Neonatal Follow-Up Clinics provide follow-up services for your child after they are home...
Family and Community Research Advisory Board
Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) is looking for volunteers to be a part of the Family and Community Research Advisory Board. Volunteers will collaborate with researchers and provide input on...
Perinatal Bereavement
If you or a loved one has experienced the death of a baby, it is a tragic and frequently overwhelming experience. Many parents are shocked by the intensity of their grief and wonder when things will ever...
Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO), Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
Inducible laryngeal obstruction is an inappropriate, transient, reversible narrowing of the larynx to external or internal triggers. The true vocal folds, false vocal folds or supraglottic tissue can...
Child Adversity and Resilience
The mission of the Division of Child Adversity and Resilience is to improve the lives of at-risk children, families, and communities through clinical care, community-based intervention, research, and...