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Shawn D. St. Peter, MD
Dr. Shawn D. St. Peter is Senior VP, Surgeon-in-Chief and Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program, and Director of the Center for Prospective Trials.
Leukemia
The Children’s Mercy Leukemia and Lymphoma Program has compiled the following information for families who want to better understand the types, causes and treatments for leukemia. You can also visit...
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Clinic
Working together to prevent diabetes Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly common problem in children and teens who are overweight or obese. However, when we can identify the early stages or precursor...
9 truths about eating disorders and tips for parents
ANYONE can develop an eating disorder, any age, race, nationality, socioeconomic status; eating disorders do not discriminate. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses.
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City
A small camera is placed through the umbilicus and the percutaneous use of suture to close the defect, resulting in less disruption of the surrounding tissue.
Urine Blockage
Urine blockage in newborns The kidneys and urinary system keep fluids and natural chemicals in the body balanced. There are several types of blockages that can develop while a baby is in the womb that...
Seven Key Clinical Findings Shaping Pediatric Nephrology
Leadership in multicenter studies underscores Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s global impact in pediatric nephrology In its 18th consecutive year of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the...
Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
An interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a complete interruption, or gap, in the aorta that prevents normal blood flow through the heart. Learn about the treatment options offered by Children’s Mercy Kansas...
Inside the Fetal Health Center
A birth experience tailored to you Every birth experience is unique. We want yours to include as many of the elements and amenities that are important to you, even if your baby needs a higher level of care...
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Collaborate with community agencies to establish a high-quality, measured home visitation system. Home visitation program “Project 1,000…” (Note: visits by pilot project agencies to start in 11/1/14)
Enuresis and Voiding Disorder Clinic
Bedwetting in children Bedwetting, or enuresis, is a common problem in childhood, affecting 5-7 million children each year. However, it’s a sensitive topic which can be difficult for parents to approach.
Making an Appointment with Developmental and Behavioral Health
Getting an appointment with our experts in autism, ADHD, eating disorders, mental health or developmental delays may take several steps. Read about the step-by-step process here.
CHAMP for Parents
How the CHAMP® program helps patients Between the discharge from the first hospital stay in the newborn period and a second staged cardiac surgery (the inter-stage period), children who are born with...
Meet the Formative Research Team
Emily Hurley headshot Emily Hurley, MPH, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Health Services and Outcomes Research. She founded the Formative Research Team (FRT) in 2019. She has applied her expertise in...
Preserving Our Proud Past
Nearly everyone owns at least a few treasures from their past – whether it’s some photos and ticket stubs in the corner of a dresser drawer or tubs of family heirlooms in the basement. Photo: Berry...
Sports Medicine ERAS
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs promote an evidence based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care aimed at facilitating faster recovery from surgery, decreasing hospital length of stay...
Trisomy 13
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 13th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
Inpatient Therapy Services
Children’s Mercy physical and occupational therapists provide a variety of individualized therapeutic interventions for children from birth to 21 years of age who are hospitalized. Therapists are...
GI Polyposis DBE: Toby's Story
Except for some unusual bluish pigmented spots around his mouth and lips, Toby Nguyen seemed like a healthy child until age 6. That was when the Warrensburg boy began experiencing excruciating stomach pain...
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Establish community collaborations and effective partnerships that promote access Project ECHO – community collaboration between CMH, KU and AAP for the improvement of pediatric epilepsy care throughout...