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Abstract: Bioinformatic Evaluation of the Child Opportunity Index 2.0 and Other Sociodemographic Factors as Predictors of Diabetes Clinic Appointment Completion in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Page Clements1, Kelsey Panfil1, Hamp Henning1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Erin M. Tallon1, Anna R. Kahkoska2, Angelica Cristello Sarteau2, Susana R. Patton3, Mark A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy...
The Link - March 2024
Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - March 2024 Identifying and Treating Adolescent Depression: Evidence Based Strategies Read...
Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Treating Adolescent Depression
Column Author: Brianna Hafenstein, MD | Chief Resident Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Medical Director, Office of Evidence-Based Practice, Associate Professor of Pediatrics...
Proton Therapy Reduces the Risk of Long-term Radiation Effects
The newest form of cancer treatment, proton therapy, delivers precisely focused radiation and decreases the likelihood of adverse effects.
Talking with teens about healthy relationships
Relationships are a vital part of life no matter what age we are. They help us learn about ourselves and the world around us, teach us valuable lessons and help us feel a sense of belonging. Teenagers are...
Did they really just say that? Parents share their cringeworthy kid stories
If there’s one thing parents can know for sure…it’s that kids WILL say the darndest things. And, it’ll probably be in public, so there is an optimal chance for embarrassment. Sound familiar? You’re not...
Acute Gastroenteritis: Clinical Dehydration Assessment 2024
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Vaccine Update: Special Considerations in Immunization Practices: A Refresher for the New Year
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric...
Parent-ish Podcast
Experts at Children’s Mercy Kansas City talk about what you may experience with your babies, teens and in-betweens, to help you celebrate the craziness and challenges of parenthood.
Three Investigators Receive Braden’s Hope Grants to Further Childhood Cancer Research
Three Children’s Mercy investigators received new pediatric cancer research awards, totaling $700,000. The grants, independently awarded by Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, will further collaborations...
Cold weather car seat safety
Statistics show that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. Most of these deaths, due to children either being unrestrained or improperly restrained, are...
Vaccine Update: Reducing the Ouch During Vaccination
Pediatric clinicians are committed to providing recommended vaccines to their patients. But vaccine hesitancy continues to be an obstacle to providing some or all recommended vaccines.
How school breaks affect kids’ mental health
There’s a lot for kids and teens to look forward to on a break from school. No homework, for one. But breaks are not without their challenges. Young people can exhibit increased mental and behavioral...
Preparation for successful sitters
Being a good babysitter starts with being prepared. While the babysitter themselves is responsible for some of the preparation, there are several important steps parents can take to set the babysitter up...
Healthy ways to talk to children about race
Recent events have brought racism to the forefront, increasing the need to have open and honest discussions with children of all ages. But how and when do we talk to our children about racism? First, we...
How much soda should kids drink?
Every way we turn it seems we are surrounded by sugar-sweetened beverages and overwhelmed with ads for those oh-so-tempting drinks. The truth is sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed way too often and are...
Hospital Improvement and Innovation Network
References Children's Mercy is part of the Children’s Hospitals Solution for Patient Safety (SPS), a national effort to prevent serious harm in pediatric patients. Among other hospital associations...
Hand Hygiene
Why is hand hygiene important in healthcare? Hand hygiene is a simple and effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene is cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water...
Keeping kids safe while safely storing firearms
Conversations about firearms are tough conversations to have with a child. However, gone are the days of only teaching kids about gun safety to keep them safe. Telling your child not to touch a firearm if...
Wide World of Vaccines October 2021
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...