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Meet David Williams
David D. Williams, MPH, Lead Biostatistician, Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.
Dr. Rose Gelineau-Morel Receives NIH K23 Award to Study Precision Drug Treatment for Dystonia in Cerebral Palsy
There are currently no FDA-approved oral medications for pediatric dystonia and off-label treatments aren’t very effective and also have side effects. One such treatment is the medication trihexyphenidyl...
Sports Medicine Center
Children’s Mercy is the best in the game when it comes to pediatric sports medicine. In our nationally ranked Sports Medicine Center, we help student-athletes maintain and increase strength and speed...
Avascular necrosis of the hip: Anthony’s story
Anthony was the first pediatric patient in the KC area to have an osteochondral allograft! This newer surgery helped heal bone tissue death in his right hip. One year later, he’s made a full recovery and...
Managing pediatric food allergies during the holidays
Navigate the holidays safely with tips for managing food allergies, from diagnosis to allergy-friendly recipes for your family.
November
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Resources
Helpful tips for transition Practice three sentences that describe your health condition. Carry the names and phone numbers of your doctors, medical conditions, medicines and allergies with...
Same Day Surgery
Children’s Mercy Same Day Surgery is specially designed for families who have a planned surgical procedure for their child.
Administrative Fellowship
Email How to Apply Fellowship objectives The Administrative Fellowship is designed for postgraduate individuals interested in an administrative career in pediatric health care. Fellows receive hands-on...
Developmental and Behavioral Health
The Developmental and Behavioral Health program at Children's Mercy helps children of all ages with developmental, psychiatric, psychological, and family therapy needs, providing coordinated care to a...
Research Experience
Pediatric Resident Research Program The Pediatric Residency Program at Children’s Mercy is committed to providing research opportunities and mentorship support for research to pediatric residents. The...
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...
Clinical Experience - Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
Our broad clinical training allows the fellow to obtain significant experience in assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases that affect the adolescent and young adult age group. First year...
Faculty - Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
The Fellowship Program is directed by highly experienced specialists who are board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Our faculty provides hands-on instruction to help fellows gain comprehensive...
Adulting 101: How to talk to your teen about family medical history
As teens grow up, they start to take more control of their own health. One way parents can help is by teaching them about their family’s medical history. This helps teens understand their health better and...
Financial Assistance
At Children's Mercy, we're here to support you every step of the way. Our Financial Counselors can help you find programs that may reduce the cost of your child's care. If you qualify for financial...
Observerships
Children's Mercy Hospital provides dynamic opportunities for observerships. Observerships at Children's Mercy give students an opportunity to observe physicians, nurses, and health care professionals...
Paging Dr. Harley: 11-Year Old Patient “Scrubs In” to Fill Her Dream to Be a Surgeon
Eleven-year-old Caoimhe, who has progressive hereditary spastic paraparesis, fulfilled her longtime dream of becoming a surgeon for a day at Children’s Mercy. Guided by Dr. Kathyn Keeler and supported by a...
Epilepsy Education for Caregivers
Generalized seizures A generalized seizure starts on both sides of the brain at the same time. Generalized seizures will always cause an alteration/loss of consciousness in which your child will not be...
Faculty Spotlight: Darcy Weidemann
Darcy Weidemann photo As Chair of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Workforce Committee, Darcy Weidemann, MD, MHS, is leading ongoing efforts to grow the pediatric nephrology profession...