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Clinical Experience - Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship
The goal of our Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program is to obtain comprehensive training in Pediatric Dermatology through inpatient and outpatient clinical experience, exposure to procedures relevant...
Meet Jack Frank
Jack Frank, Clinical Research Coordinator I, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.
Child Neurology Residency - Research
Research experiences Research is an important part of the training of Child Neurology residents at Children’s Mercy. Training in research starts with the research mentor that each resident is encouraged to...
The Link - November 2025
Our November issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - November 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Beyond the Tablet - Suboxone®...
Ruptured Eardrum: Dawson’s Story
Dawson’s journey with chronic ear infections began before his first birthday, leading to countless visits to Children’s Mercy and multiple procedures. When a ruptured eardrum and hearing loss revealed a...
Vaccine Update: What to Expect for the 2025-2026 Influenza Season
Using data from the influenza season in the Southern Hemisphere (in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa and Uruguay) from April-September 2025, the Centers for Disease...
Fees for Medical Records
Children’s Mercy strives to provide timely access to your or your child’s medical records. To do so, Children’s Mercy requires a valid authorization and must verify your identity and legal authority to...
What parents should know: Giving your child a cell phone
Many parents wonder when the right time is to give your child a cell phone. There isn’t one perfect answer, but there are things you can think about to help make the best choice for your family. Keep...
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics: Guidelines for Genetic Testing
Evolving guidelines for genetic testing bring challenges to primary care providers who are increasingly being called on to diagnose and evaluate children with neurodevelopmental disorders. While many of...
Liver transplant: Olivia’s story
“She’s like a brand-new baby!” says Ciera, Olivia’s mom. Olivia was diagnosed with biliary atresia at 3 weeks old. She had a Kasai procedure to reroute blocked bile from her liver, but like 1/3 of these...
The Link - Important Infant Botulism Information
A total of 15 suspected cases of infant botulism have been identified across several states (AZ, CA, IL, NJ, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA) linked to the ByHeart Inc. infant formula. All infants had consumed this...
Mental Health: Mental Maintenance - A Guide to Sustaining Mental Wellness
Mental wellness has become an essential topic, not only for our patients but for ourselves. For the families we serve, the academic pressures, digital overload and packed schedules often leave them feeling...
Irrigation for Ear Foreign Body Removal
References Cantu, M. (2024). Foreign bodies of the ear, nose, airway, and esophagus. In D. M. Kamet (Ed.), Quick reference guide to pediatric care (3rd ed., pp. 481-424). American Academy of Pediatrics.
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
The team at Children's Mercy Beacon Program has collected a range of resources to help families find extended support within the community. These resources provide useful tips and information...
Evidence Based Strategies: Beyond the Tablet - Suboxone® Sublingual Films for Treating Opioid Withdrawal in Adolescents
Opioid use disorder (OUD) among adolescents and young adults is a growing public health concern.1-3 Each year, thousands of young individuals face the challenges of opioid dependence, withdrawal, and the...
Dr. Maria Deza Leon Receives Funding to Accurately Predict Pediatric Surges, Improve Hospital Preparedness
This project will evaluate the predictive capacity of two approaches for forecasting hospital surges: community surveillance in schools and air sampling in hospital settings.
Cerumen Removal
References Dinces, E. A. (2025). How to remove cerumen manually and with irrigation. In the Merck Manual Professional Version. Merck & Co., Inc. Retrieved September 24, 2025, from...
Same Day Surgery
Children’s Mercy Same Day Surgery is specially designed for families who have a planned surgical procedure for their child.
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Antibiotic Durations – Shorter IS Better!
Why does duration matter? Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health concern. In the United States alone, antimicrobial resistance leads to more than 2.8 million infections per year with more than...
Opportunities for Research
At Children’s Mercy, residents and fellows don’t just observe research. They drive it. Microscope photo Across every department and subspecialty, research is one of the pillars supporting Children’s...