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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...
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...
Connect With Children's Mercy
We appreciate your partnership in keeping kids healthy and safe. Our specialists and staff are here to assist your practice with tools and resources to provide the best care possible to every child. From...
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...
Headache Medicine Fellowship
Our Headache Clinic Faculty and Fellows Email us Follow Us Headaches account for more disability than any other neurological condition yet there are relatively few UCNS board-certified headache medicine...
Safe Sleep, Safe Babies
There are about 3,500 sleep-related infant deaths each year in the U.S., with Black infants dying nearly twice the rate of white infants. While the number of deaths has reduced since the problem was first...
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”
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.
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...
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...
Learning Opportunities for Parents and Caregivers: Developmental and Behavioral Health
Experts at Children’s Mercy cover topics such as ADHD, autism, strengthening the adult-child relationship, and preparing for the teenage years.
Bivalirudin Dosing
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donating, Fundraising and Volunteering
You’re in the right place. You’ll find answers here to some of our most frequently asked questions about donating, fundraising and volunteering. Learn more.
Helping your child take medicine
Learning to take medicine can be hard for kids. Sometimes the pill seems too big, or there is a funny taste or smell. But if your child is prescribed a medication, it is important they can take the...
How early work experience can positively impact kids
One of the best things I get to see in my role is the change in confidence in young adults after getting a job or starting a volunteer experience. In my role as the Project RISE manager at Children’s Mercy...
Music Therapy
The Music Therapy Program at Children's Mercy provides music specifically planned for each child and family's needs by a trained professional. Our music therapists have graduate or undergraduate...
Growth Failure
Recommendations for pediatricians regarding diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a Children's Mercy specialist.
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Description: Participation in the outpatient GI Clinic and observation of endoscopic procedures and optional inpatient consult experience. Educational objectives: Increase understanding...
Suicide Prevention in Children and Adolescents
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 34-year-olds. Children's Mercy offers information about screening, prevention and warning signs, and tips on how to talk to kids and teens about...