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Abdominal Pain Outcomes
Award Why should you care? Chronic abdominal pain is a common problem that affects up to 20 percent of all school-aged children and teens. Despite how many youth struggle with abdominal pain, there is no...
Commute Options
Save money, de-stress your commute and take care of our air with these great options. Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus Children's Mercy Broadway Children's Mercy East Children's Mercy Hospital...
The Link - March 2024
Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - March 2024 Identifying and Treating Adolescent Depression: Evidence Based Strategies Read...
Abstract: Bioinformatic Evaluation of the Child Opportunity Index 2.0 and Other Sociodemographic Factors as Predictors of Diabetes Clinic Appointment Completion in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Page Clements1, Kelsey Panfil1, Hamp Henning1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Erin M. Tallon1, Anna R. Kahkoska2, Angelica Cristello Sarteau2, Susana R. Patton3, Mark A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy...
Saneea’s Story
Meet Saneea From the moment Saneea Bevley tore her ACL on April 26, 2019, she had just one goal—get back on the basketball court. After all, basketball is life for this talented 16-year-old who plays point...
Mehta Casting
American College of Surgeons Verified Center Mehta Casting is a type of body casting used to help straighten the spines of pediatric patients suffering with spinal deformities. Our surgical team specializes...
Genomic Research
Award Our gastroenterologists are working with the Genome Center to investigate the genetic causes of gastroenterology disorders and move patients into appropriate treatment. Genomic...
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Setting up for back-to-school success
Starting a new school year is exciting but can also be a bit frightening. While this is true for all children, it can be heightened for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Predictability and routine...
Pediatric Brain Cancer Research Team/Yadav Lab
About the Lab Diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) are the most aggressive pediatric high-grade gliomas and are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children. At present, there are no effective...
Hand Hygiene
Why is hand hygiene important in healthcare? Hand hygiene is a simple and effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene is cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water...
Lying to your child: Is it ever OK?
If you’ve ever stretched the truth to get your kids to behave, you’re in good company. According to a study published in the International Journal of Psychology, 84% of American parents they surveyed...
Treating Group A Streptococcal Infections
Although invasive GAS infections are on the rise, outside of peritonsillar abscess, these infections generally do not arise from pharyngitis. Thus, we should continue to be diligent in testing only...
Visual Diagnosis
A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother for six days of fever with a maximum temperature of 103 F. See if you can select the best alternative to amoxicillin suspension for...
Baclofen Pump Program
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Program The Children's Mercy intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump works with patients who require a baclofen pump to treat cerebral palsy, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and...
Tristyn's Story
Defying the odds and living a full life Twelve year-old Tristyn wasn’t supposed to live past age 4. She was born with several of her organs outside of her body, and her intestines were severely damaged due...
Understanding Soft Tissue Infection
Skin infections, also called cellulitis, are caused when bacteria enters a cut, tear, or scrape on your skin. It can occur when your finger or hand is cut or crushed, such as being shut in a door or...
Autism and/or Developmental Delay: Finding Best Fit Developmental Intervention Center
Factors to consider for identifying a family’s best fit clinical center: Geography. It is almost always ideal for families to receive their intervention service locally, with a preference for staying...
Getting a Joint Injection or Joint Aspiration
Read the steps your child will take when getting a joint injection or aspiration at Children's Mercy.
What's the Diagnosis - October 2022
An 11-day-old male presents to the emergency department with his mother for concerns of intermittently increased respiratory rate. He started having some subcostal retractions with increased work of...
IBD Patient Family Advisory Council Member Bios
Jennifer Judd Katie Aten Stacey Algren Amy Kille Kerry Kinkelaar Stacy Koschney Greg Greenberg View Story I have been on the PFAC since 2017 and am a past PFAC Chair. My husband and two daughters all have...