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JAWS: How Reconstructive Surgery Helped Halle Thrive
Halle put in some serious work to regain function in her jaw after reconstructive surgery, with help from the JAWS (Jaw, Airway and Sleep) Clinic at Children's Mercy.
Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic: Delilah’s Story
The Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic provides care for adolescents and young adults ages 10 to 21, like 17-year-old Delilah.
Heart Transplant: Dexter's Story
When Dexter was born, doctors knew his heart would need to be watched closely. He had a problem with his mitral valve, a valve in the heart that did not close the right way. For many years, it did not slow...
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Optimizing Use of Antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship aims to improve the prescribing and promote the optimal use of antimicrobial agents.
The Link - May 2026
Our May issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - May 2026 Hantavirus in 2026: Understanding the Andes Virus Outbreak Without Alarm Read...
Mental Health: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects about 1% of children and adolescents and often begins in childhood. It is marked by a cycle of unwanted thoughts, fears or urges (obsessions) that lead to...
State of the Art Pediatrics: ME/CFS in Children and Adolescents: What Every Pediatric Clinician Should Know
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a commonly underrecognized cause of prolonged school absence and functional impairment among children and adolescents. Early recognition and...
Evidence Based Strategies: Pediatric Scoliosis: An Evidence-Based Framework for Early Identification and Management
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a common condition affecting approximately 1%–3% of adolescents, most of whom never require treatment.1 However, severe cases may result in restrictive pulmonary disease...
Hantavirus in 2026: Understanding the Andes Virus Outbreak Without Alarm
On May 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified of a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses among passengers aboard a cruise ship. At the time of reporting, 147 passengers and crew remained...
Vaccine Update: Tick Bites Are at All-Time Highs—A Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Promising Results
Spring is here, and many of us are once again enjoying longer walks, outdoor activities and time in nature. However, along with warmer weather comes a growing concern for many people: ticks. This concern...
Pediatric Bioethics: Narrative Ethics: More Than Just Stories
Narrative ethics helps us to connect with others through stories while understanding each other’s lived experiences and collective values, creating true partnership in developing health and well-being.
4 Children’s Mercy Investigators Receive Masonic Cancer Alliance Grants to Advance Pediatric Cancer Research
Four researchers at Children’s Mercy received Partners Advisory Board grants from the Masonic Cancer Alliance, the outreach network of The University of Kansas Cancer Center. The funding totaled $998,818...
AI understanding for kids: A parent’s guide
Enhance AI understanding for kids by helping them navigate the digital world with real relationships and open conversations.
Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Alexandra Prosser-Dombrowski
A life-changing experience led Dr. Prosser-Dombrowski to an opportunity to shadow an oncologist, which then led to a health IT internship in Washington, D.C., then medical school at the University of...
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that affects some babies born prematurely, and can result in blindness. Learn more about diagnosis, eye exams, monitoring and potential treatments.
Guidance for prescribing dexamethasone for home
Dexamethasone 4 mg tablets of 0.6 mg/kg PO (max 12 mg) Tablets can be split if needed for convenience dosing If needed, tablets can be crushed and mixed in a spoonful of applesauce...
Child therapy insights: What happens in a session
Curious about child therapy? Learn what happens in a session and how it can help your child thrive emotionally and socially.
Cardiac PFAC members
Cardiac PFAC Members Dizera Benham View Story Jamie Bolen View Story Alexis Bossi View Story Sam Cruse View Story Roger Gattis View Story Mickey Hall View Story Michele Kiefer View Story Kaitlin Meade View...
CareerWay™ Health Care
CareerWay offers paid on-the-job classroom and hands-on training, and access to resources to help you begin or advance your career at Children's Mercy.
How to encourage outdoor play every day
Discover fun ways to encourage outdoor play for kids, boosting their health, confidence, and connection to nature every day.