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Electromyography (EMG) Testing
Children’s Mercy's EMG laboratory is the first accredited electromyography lab by the American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) specifically for pediatric patients in the...
Differences between IEP and 504 plans
IEP 504 A legal document that is developed collaboratively between school personnel and the child’s parents/legal guardians to make sure the child’s educational needs are met. An IEP must...
Getting a MACE
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy help children cope with the feelings they may have about their illness, injury, disability, or hospitalization. They have provided the information below...
Quality and Safety at Children's Mercy Kansas City
The Department of Quality and Safety supports performance-enhancement efforts through planning, quality assessment and monitoring with continuous quality-improvement principles and methodologies.
Patient Demographic
Children’s Mercy Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Programs seeks to provide high quality clinical care by creating a workforce that reflects the demographics of patients we serve.
Preparing Your Child for Surgery Ages 3 and older
When you arrive in Same Day Surgery, you and your family will check in at the front desk. Next, a staff person will take you and your family to a room where you will wait for your surgery and meet...
Talking to kids about tragedies
No parent wants to have to talk about tragic events with their kids, no matter what age they are. Whether something terrible happened close to home or in the headlines, knowing what to say and how to help...
When do you need a bike helmet? Your bike safety questions answered.
We all love the freedom and fun bikes can bring for children. It’s such a fun milestone for any kid when they move from training wheels to only using 2 wheels. Then, they can go on long family bike rides...
Emergency Preparedness
Children's Mercy has established a plan to guide hospital-wide emergency preparedness and management. Our Emergency Operations Plan ensures all areas of the hospital are prepared to respond to...
Visual Diagnosis: Poor Weight Gain
A 3-month-old female is admitted directly to the hospital for further evaluation of poor weight gain.
Seven Key Clinical Findings Shaping Pediatric Nephrology
Leadership in multicenter studies underscores Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s global impact in pediatric nephrology In its 18th consecutive year of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the...
Bladder Exstrophy
When a baby is born with the bladder and urethra exposed on the outside of the abdomen, this is called bladder exstrophy. The open urethra is called epispadias. The Children's Mercy Comprehensive...
Fetal Health Center - Expert Care for High Risk Pregnancies
From consultations to specialized fetal surgery and delivery — there's no better place for a baby with complex medical needs than the Fetal Health Center at Children's Mercy. We're here to help...
Precision Therapeutics
The Precision Therapeutics area of emphasis at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) investigates the variability in responses to therapeutic interventions in the children they treat. The area of...
Spinal Fusion
Posterior spinal fusion Spinal Fusion patient photo Posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation is the most common procedure performed for pediatric spinal conditions such as scoliosis and pathologic...
Behavioral Pain Innovations Lab
About the Team The Behavioral Pain Innovations Lab is dedicated to conducting research that improves the effectiveness and reach of behavioral pain treatments for youth affected by chronic pain. Chronic...
Medical Imaging
Children's Mercy offers diagnostic imaging equipment especially designed for children of all ages and sizes. Our facilities and imaging equipment are designed to alleviate fears and reduce the need for...
Patient and Family Rights
Resources Hospital expectations These rules are for everyone, including staff, patients, families and visitors. Do: Follow our hospital rules. Keep the hospital a safe and restful place. Treat everyone...
Sleep Lab
Children’s Mercy Sleep Laboratory (Sleep Lab) is one of the largest pediatric sleep laboratories in the country. The Sleep Lab also is the only pediatric sleep laboratory in the region accredited by...
Annual School Health Conference
Children's Mercy Annual School Health Conference is intended for school nurses and school health professionals providing care for children in the school setting. The conference sessions focus on current...