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This pathway is intended for the use of heparin for therapeutic (not prophylactic) indications. This pathway is not intended for heparin use to maintain patency of arterial or central venous catheters or...
Patient and Family Engagement
The Patient and Family Engagement team partners with patients and families to improve the quality, safety, and experience of care for all children.
Provider Resources for Antimicrobial Stewardship
The following resources may be helpful in staying up to date on current best practices in antimicrobial stewardship. Children’s Mercy Antibiotic Handbooks The Children’s Mercy...
Faculty - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Fellowship Director Amanda McIntosh, MD (816) 302-3694 ammcintosh@cmh.edu Associate Program Directors Ryan A. Romans, MD (816) 302-3649 raromans@cmh.edu Chris Mathis, MD (819) 458-3479 cmathis@cmh.edu...
Faculty and Contact
Graduate Medical Education Tel: (816) 234-3373 Fax: (816) 302-9959 Suite I (816) 302-9918 Suite II (816) 855-1946 Housestaff Email: GME@cmh.edu Nursing...
Healthy Housing Principles
The Healthy Housing Principles is a one-day course designed to introduce the participants to the eight healthy home principles that are used nationwide to promote effective strategies to improve...
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...
Use of Advanced Technologies
Children’s Mercy seeks the best possible outcomes for our patients and families. In support of that goal, we may use carefully evaluated and validated advanced technology, including artificial...
Saying goodbye to the pacifier: A gentle guide for parents
Let’s be real — pacifiers can be a lifesaver, especially in those early days. They help babies calm down, feel safe and sometimes stop a meltdown before it starts. But as your child grows, you might wonder...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Incorporating Quality Improvement into a Busy Clinic
Quality improvement (QI) is essential for all health care providers and staff, as it fosters a culture of excellence and ensures the highest standards of patient care. The American Academy of Pediatrics...
Vaccine Update: Vaccinate with Confidence: A Guide to Safe Immunization Practice
Column Author: Christine A. Symes, MSN, APRN, CPNP Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for Wellbeing, Professor of Pediatrics, University of...
Disaster Mental Health, A Growing Science and Need Among Pediatric Clinicians
Column Author: Patty Davis, MSW | Program Manager Trauma Informed Care Column Editors: Chris Kennedy, MD| Division Director, Emergency Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics, University of...
Meet Addison Leabo
Addison Leabo, MS, Biostatistician II, Biostatistics & Computational Biology (BCB) Core, Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals...
Kid safety 101 for grandparents
Grandparents, you’re a vital part of your grandkids’ lives — and an essential source of mental health respite for parents, too. The Children’s Mercy 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment found there are...
Evidence Based Strategies: Along With Spring Comes the Ticks: A Brief Overview of Tickborne Diseases
Column Author: Nicole Neeley, MD | Pediatric Resident PGY 2 Column Editor: Kathleen J. Berg, MD, FAAP | Medical Director, Office of Evidence-Based Practice In the United...
Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Initiating Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse
Column Author: Kennedy Sheedy, MD | Children’s Mercy Pediatrics, PGY-2 Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of...
Mental Health: Screens and Sanity: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Managing Recreational Media
Column Author: Trent Myers, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara Anderson, MD, MPH | Clinical Assistant Professor of...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Vesicoureteral Reflux: Back to Basics
Column Author: Gino Vricella, MD | Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of...
grand rounds classic
Faculty Email The Continuing Medical Education (CME) program at Children's Mercy supports physicians in their effort to remain at the cutting edge of their profession. Maintaining the highest-quality...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Shifting From Stewardship to Sustainability
Column Author: Annie Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program...