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Collaborative Care Against Cancer: Camaya’s Story
Read about Camaya, a one-year old with brain cancer, whose treatment journey took her through chemotherapy, surgery and proton therapy.
Urine Blockage
Urine blockage in newborns The kidneys and urinary system keep fluids and natural chemicals in the body balanced. There are several types of blockages that can develop while a baby is in the womb that...
David White Receives Funding to Study Remotely Delivered Cardiac Rehabilitation for Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease
David White, PhD, Cardiology, received a 5-year, $736,540 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Your family’s care team Nationally ranked medical team Your neonatologist will lead your baby’s care team— we have more than 25 neonatologists on staff. We have every type of pediatric...
Children's Mercy 24/7 Nurse Advice Line
When your child is sick or injured and your primary care provider is not available, call (816) 234-3188 for advice from the Children's Mercy Nurse Advice Line. We are available to answer your questions...
Electrolyte Management
METABOLIC ABNORMALITY DEFINITION MANAGEMENT Hyperkalemia (Moderate and asymptomatic) K between 6 – 7 mEq/L Restrict K intake. EKG and cardiac monitoring. If tolerating oral intake, administer potassium...
Fever in Outpatient with a Central Line
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
High Flow Nasal Cannula
If a patient is unable to tolerate nebulized medications via face mask due to behavioral discomfort with interface, albuterol may be nebulized through high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at flows < 0.25...
Caring for Newborns in the Community
Newborns needing advanced care Children’s Mercy takes care of newborns in need of intensive care across the Kansas City metropolitan area through our METRO program. We partner with area hospitals by...
Turner Syndrome
Resources Turner syndrome (TS) happens when one of the two X-chromosomes in individuals assigned female at birth is missing or partially missing. There are many different variations of TS. While TS is a...
10 Things to Know about G-Tubes
A G-Tube is a soft tube that goes from the outside of the stomach to the inside of the stomach. G-tube photo Everyone’s body is different! Doctors may decide that some children need a G-tube to help...
Hirschsprung Disease Rectal Irrigation and Colonic Decompression
Hirschsprung disease can cause your child to have a backup of stool and experience vomiting, a distended tummy, and struggle to have a bowel movement. The Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy has developed...
Faculty Support
We believe that everyone benefits when we support our faculty in growing professionally and personally. Unlock your potential at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
No Surprises Act
When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Pharmacogenetics is the study of how differences (genetic variants) in a person’s DNA affect the way they respond to medication. DNA is the genetic material in our cells that makes up the “blueprints”
Mykael's Story
Every day when his alarm rings at 5:30 a.m., 17-year-old Mykael White is up and out the door. First stop—the pool, where he does early morning laps before heading to his second stop—classes at Bonner...
PedsGuide Mobile App
The PedsGuide mobile app helps health care providers and emergency services personnel make diagnostic and/or treatment decisions for children facing acute illness.
Finding an Adult-Care Doctor
Tips for finding a provider Our team will guide patients through the process of finding an adult care doctor. Here is a list of things for patients and families to consider. Ask for a suggestion from your...
Comprehensive care for children with differences of sexual development
Children with differences of sexual development face new challenges and opportunities as they grow. The GUIDE team has provided some information and ideas for families to consider as they navigate these...