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Jaxson's Game Plan: Giving his all to strike out ALL
For Jaxson, cancer never defined who he is. Follow his journey from leukemia diagnosis to remission and discover how he’s turning his passion for sports into a mission to support other children and...
Ear infections in children: What you can do and when it’s time for ear tubes
Ear infections are one of the most common medical issues among young children and can be frustrating for both parents and kids. As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to keep your child...
Systematic Screening for Sepsis/Septic Shock
Phoenix Criteria for Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children The Phoenix Sepsis Score is a research-based tool to assist in the evaluation for sepsis and septic shock in children It calculates a result based...
Sepsis Huddle
(can be initiated by any member of the care team at any time when there is a concern) Intended to identify evidence of organ dysfunction Conduct huddle at beside, if possible Discuss clinical exam findings...
Ethics Scholarship
Faculty within the Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center invest in seeing mentored capstone and fellowship projects through to publication or presentation while also engaging in their own scholarly work. Recent...
Removable Splints and Braces
Removable splints and braces are often used to treat: fracture sprains other orthopedic injuries. They provide support and protection. Your healthcare provided will tell you when the splint or brace can be...
Ankle Fractures
Ankle fractures are common injuries in children can occur during: sports playground activities falls or twisting injuries. Children have growth plates near the ankle. Careful assessment is important for...
Two Children’s Mercy Researchers Receive Funding from the Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition to Study Health and Wellbeing of Children
Laura Plencner, MD, Hospital Medicine, and Jennifer Scheurich, PhD, Developmental & Behavioral Health, both received a one-year, $33,000 grant from the Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles and...
Clinical Ethics Consult Service
The Clinical Ethics Consult Service (CECS) evolved from the ethics consults provided by the Children’s Mercy Ethics Committee. Oversight of the CECS moved under the Bioethics Center in late 2025.
Clinical Experience
The Pediatric Ethics Fellow will actively engage in the Clinical Ethics Consult Service, with graduated autonomy over the course of the fellowship. Before the end of the fellowship, the expectation is that...
Balanced after-school routine for kids: Rest, play, homework
Tips for a healthy after-school routine for kids: balance rest, play, homework, family time and sleep for happier, well-rested children. ...
Karli's Story
Meet Karli Karli solo picture As Karli starts her freshman year of high school, she's ready for questions from her classmates about her purple leg braces and her "battle scars" — long incision...
September 2026
It's not perfect. It's parenting. September 2026 Get updates Subscribe to Parent-ish Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest a Parent-ish topic Suggest a Parent-ish...
Evidence Based Practice Team
Todd Glenski, MD, MSHA, FASA, Medical Director View Story Jarrod Dusin, PhD, RD, LD, CPHQ , Director View Story Andrea Melanson, OTD, OTR/L, Program Manager View Story Megan Gripka, MPH, MLS (ASCP) SM...
Simple ways to get involved during childhood cancer awareness month
Support kids with simple steps: childhood cancer awareness family involvement through donations, lemonade stands, cards and kindness challenges.
The Link - August 2026
Our August issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - August 2026 Evidence Based Strategies: Kawasaki Disease Read Full Article Mental...
When to Arrive for Your Children's Mercy Appointment
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Children's Mercy Wichita
New location: 3150 North Greenwich Road. Children's Mercy Wichita is home to more than 30 specialty clinics that provide in-person, telehealth and follow-up visits.
Clinical Pathways: Clinical Practice Guidelines, Care Process Models, and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways
Children's Mercy Clinical Pathways are informed by systematic review of current pediatric health care literature and includes risk/benefit assessment of alternative care options.
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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...