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Visual Diagnosis: Eye Movement
A 4-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his mother for further evaluation of ear pain and headache.
Clavicle Fractures
Clavicle (collarbone) fractures are one of the most common fractures in children. In young children, clavicle fractures do not typically require surgery due to the healing and remodeling (or...
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Motion Health
You and your family* are eligible for a Motion Capture at the Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy, which uses Cerner Motion Health to reveal any musculoskeletal issues that could be causing pain now...
Teens and Social Media During Stay-at-Home Orders
With the stay-at-home orders in place, as an active participant, we have all given up a lot. But, in the eyes of a teenager, it probably seems even greater if you factor in proms, graduations, athletic...
Apps parents should know about: Where cyberbullying can happen
Kids have phones at younger and younger ages these days. Many apps are there to make our lives easier and help us connect, but some may be used in harmful ways. Here are some apps parents should be aware...
Returning to play: indoor sports
As our climate seasons change, so do our sport seasons. With the onset of cooler temperatures, indoor sports are starting to gear up. Typically, this transition is not much of an issue, but as we know 2020...
Stroke Center
Pediatric Stroke Center The Children's Mercy Comprehensive Stroke Center is the only pediatric stroke center in the region. In addition, our multidisciplinary stroke clinic is one of just...
Link Newsletter - October 2023
Our October issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Debilitating Pain: Lauren’s Story
Meet Lauren Lauren is a 17-year-old who just graduated from Central High School in Saint Joseph, Mo., with a very specific athletic goal: “After high school, I want to be a Division I baton...
Mental Health: Grace and Nate's Story
Children’s Mercy is committed to caring for every aspect of children’s health — physical, mental, emotional and behavioral. As we continue to shed light on the importance of mental health care and...
Preparing your child for social media
Allowing your child to join social media is a heavy decision many parents must make. It can feel like every kid has a phone, and almost every kid is on some type of social media. If you’ve ever asked...
Beacon Program Contact Form
Beacon program contact form at Children's Mercy.
Andrea Bradley-Ewing, MPA, MA
Andrea Bradley-Ewing, MPA, MA, serves as the Research Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI). Bradley-Ewing has extensive experience in community-engaged and...
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.
Hem-Onc Teen (HOT) Advisory Council at Children's Mercy Kansas City
The Children's Mercy Hem-Onc Teen (HOT) Advisory Council aims to improve care and support for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients receiving treatment for cancer or blood disorders.
Hip Dysplasia: Ella's Story
ella outside Seven-year-old Ella is the kind of kid who never sits still. She loves to dance, swim, play softball and soccer, and goof around with her younger brother, Reed. With the help of the hip...
What's the Diagnosis - December 2022
A 4-year-old male presents with two days of fever, headaches and increasing somnolence. On arrival to the hospital, he is actively seizing and requires intubation. Although he is sedated and intubated, his...
Why teaching personal boundaries is important for kids
Sadly, 1 in 10 children will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday. We all want to keep kids safe from this kind of trauma. One way to keep kids safe is to teach them a few things to feel...
Mary Tomlinson
Mary Tomlinson, Vice President of Research Administration, ensures that facilities, administration and operations efficiently support investigators and their activities.