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Rheumatology
The Division of Rheumatology at Children's Mercy provides expertise in the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of rheumatic, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal diseases in children.
COVID-19 Vaccine at Children's Mercy
Children’s Mercy is following the vaccine rollout plans developed by Missouri and Kansas. Get information from our experts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Parent Support Program
The Parent Support Program at our Kansas City Adele Hall Campus offers comfort, support, encouragement, and guidance to caregivers. When a baby or child is sick and in the hospital, it can be stressful for...
Complex Care Coordination
What is complex care? Children with complex medical conditions face certain risks when undergoing prolonged surgeries such as spinal fusion or involved hip surgeries. This program ensures children with...
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
An inguinal hernia in an infant or child is due to a persistent communication with the abdominal cavity. Inguinal (groin) hernias are the most common type of hernia in children. They occur in up to 5% of...
Children's Mercy Urgent Care: East
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children in Eastern Jackson County. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.
Office of Faculty Development
The Office of Faculty Development at Children’s Mercy is committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of all faculty members in their academic medicine careers. We serve as a central...
Pain Management Program
Children's Mercy is proud to offer the only Pain Management Program in Missouri. Our goal is to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered pain care.
Travel History Considerations
History of the Present Illness Symptoms: primary and associated Time of symptom or illness onset (days) in relation to specific potential exposures, return date, and date of consultation Geographic location...
Fever-Causing Diseases with Geographic Area and Incubation Periods
Diseases Geographic Area Usual Incubation Period Incubation Period (Range) Bartonellosis South America - - Chikungunya Caribbean, Central America, South America, South-Central...
Spine Stabilization Guidance
In patients with spinal cord injury, with or without radiographic abnormality, maintaining restriction of spinal motion is imperative to preserve and protect the spinal cord. The following segments include...
Autonomic Dysreflexia Signs/Symptoms and Treatment
What to Look For (Signs & Symptoms): Hypertension (higher than the individual’s baseline) Bradycardia or tachycardia Tachypnea Red or flushed face Sweating above the level of injury Severe...
Adulting 101: Teaching kids about money
Talking to kids about money can be tricky. But learning how money works is important and it’s best to start early. When kids understand saving, spending and earning, they’re more ready for real...
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...
Daily Maintenance Therapy
Tips Daily maintenance therapy is a 3 pronged approach involving medications, behavioral modifications, and diet modifications If not improving despite following clean out and maintenance recommendations...
Opioid Use Screening
Opioid Use Name What is the name of the medication or illicit drug you have been taking? (e.g., "percs") Amount How many pills or how much liquid have you been taking? How many times per day?
Vaccine Update: Catch-Up Immunization Recommendations in Preparation for Vaccine Interest
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for Wellbeing, Professor of Pediatrics, University...
Heart Transplant: Alex and Jaymeson’s stories
Alex and Jaymeson (Jay) bonded over a very unique shared experience: They both received heart transplants at Children’s Mercy Kansas City in February 2024 — less than a week apart!
Anthony's Story
Meet Anthony Anthony in football uniform For 12 years and two days, Anthony and his family waited for an effective treatment for the vascular malformation on his face, which affected his appearance...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Getting to the Bottom of That Chronic Cough
Column Author: Christopher Oermann, MD| Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of...