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High School Student Volunteer

Our student volunteer roles are highly competitive and registration can close within weeks of opening. Please note: Children's Mercy only accepts 30 high school students for the Academic Year Session.

Postoperative Abscess Management After Appendectomy | Children's Mercy Kansas City

An algorithm was established and studies found that patients with an abscess size less than 20cm2 who did not receive a drain required fewer CT scans and fewer health care visits.

Genomic Answers for Kids: Request for Access to Individual Level Data

Pediatric researchers may request access to individual level data from the Genomic Answers for Kids program.

Continuous Monitoring and Control of Hypoglycemia

The purpose of this 6-month study is to confirm the safety of using Dexcom's G6 Mobile CGM System for making diabetes treatment decisions instead of fingerstick testing. FAQs for Patients and...

Invasive Group A Streptococcus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating an increase in invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in children in the U.S. and several European countries.

Medical Student Programs

Read more about Mercy + Me Medical Student Clerkship Medical Student Elective & Sub-Internship Rotations Medical Student Research Program Contact Mercy + ME Graduate Medical Education ...

Stroke Center

Pediatric Stroke Center The Children's Mercy Comprehensive Stroke Center is the only pediatric stroke center in the region. In addition, our multidisciplinary stroke clinic is one of just...

Bryson's Story

Catching that football one-handed and scoring is almost every player’s dream, and 14-year-old Bryson Ewart is no different. In fact, ever since he can remember, he’s played catch in the back yard with his...

Imagine Your Potential at Children's Mercy

Let’s connect at AAP to discuss a future opportunity with Children’s Mercy.

Wise Use of Antibiotics April 2021

I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...

Bylaws

The Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of patients and families for the best quality of care. The...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Oral Cephalosporins for UTIs

Cephalosporins are considered first-line antibiotics for treating pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, not all cephalosporins are created equal, and strategic marketing of non-inferiority...

Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions December 2021

As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...

Medical Imaging Team

Meet the Medical Imaging team at Children's Mercy.

Managing Your Health

Our goal is to help you learn the skills you need to manage your own health before you become an adult and transition to medical care outside of Children’s Mercy. The process will happen in small steps...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Family Training Opportunities

Children's Mercy Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health offers family trainings on topics related to autism. Go to our Autism Clinic Upcoming Live Events page for more detailed information...

Contact the Events Team at Children's Mercy

For questions or to learn more about fundraising options for Children's Mercy, contact the Events Team at Children's Mercy.

Preventing heat-related illness

Preparing for the return of school sports can any student-athlete excited, but during these hot summer months as the temperatures continue to rise, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses. You...

News & Features

New things are always developing at Children's Mercy Kansas City. This page is a resource for updates about new research studies, clinical breakthroughs and other information about GOLDILOKS. News &...

Wise Use of Antibiotics June 2022