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Why kids should be more than one-sport athletes
When we’re talking about student-athletes, there’s typically two camps of thinking. One camp thinks kids need to become experts in their chosen sport. I’m firmly in the other camp of having kids play in...
7 ideas to host a rocking virtual holiday party
Many families are choosing to not have extended family and friends over for the holidays this year because of COVID-19. But, that doesn’t mean the holidays can’t be fun. Here are a few ideas to get that...
Babysitters tell all
“So when he goes to sleep, do I sit in his room and watch him?” – my daughter, asking questions before her first babysitting job. My daughter had her first babysitting job at age 11.
Birthdays in the time of COVID-19
My birthday is Nov. 27. It’s 1981, if you really want to know. Every year for my birthday growing up, my parents let me pick where we could go out to eat for dinner. I usually picked Oak Park Mall’s food...
Treating fevers: What parents need to know
Fever is the body's natural response to illness or infection, and it's important for parents to know that fever is not known to endanger a generally healthy child. The.
Ways to steer clear of sickness from swimming
Swimming is one of the best highlights of summer for most kids. It’s a great way to beat the heat, stay active and have fun with friends. But one thing that is all too common during this time is catching a...
Healthy ways to talk to children about race
Recent events have brought racism to the forefront, increasing the need to have open and honest discussions with children of all ages. But how and when do we talk to our children about racism? First, we...
Top questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from teens
Kids 12 years old and older have been approved to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Many people have questions, and that includes teens. Here are a few of the top questions area teens wanted to know about the...
How to plan for tornado safety with your family
Spring can’t come soon enough after months of winter cold and darkness. But with spring comes severe weather and tornados which can cause dangerous conditions and sometimes lead to injuries. What does your...
Conferences On-line Allergy
Conferences On-Line Allergy (COLA) is a collaborative program with the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). COLA provides access to allergy-related educational experiences for...
Faculty - Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
Program Director Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA Associate Program Director James O'Brien, MD Faculty William Douglas, MD William Gibson, DO Program Coordinator Kasi Trader, BA Fellow Muhammad Zubair, MBBS ...
Research News Archive
An archive of news from the Children’s Mercy Research Institute, an integrated research environment where no boundaries exist between science and medicine.
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Our ENT Division Faculty and Fellows Meet the ENT Team How to Apply Our ENT division Pediatric otolaryngology at Children's Mercy and the University of Kansas continues to grow. There are currently 7...
11Q Chromosome Deletion: Londyn's Story
Londyn's mother knew something wasn't right with her baby. She followed her gut and persisted until Londyn got the diagnosis and the treatment she needed at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Faculty Pediatric Optometry Residency
The Optometry staff at Children's Mercy Kansas City includes full-time pediatric optometrists, ophthalmologists and other subspecialty ophthalmologists who provide care. Program Director...
Arrange a Critical Care Transport
In accordance with providing the very best care possible for every child, Children's Mercy Kansas City believes that specialized care during transport can make a tremendous difference.
Depression and Anxiety in Youth (DAY) Clinic
In the DAY Clinic, Children's Mercy experts from psychology, psychiatry, social work and nursing collaborate to lessen patients’ depression and anxiety symptoms and strengthen their coping skills.
Outpatient Psychology Services
Children's Mercy sees children who have complex mental health needs that require additional support beyond the scope of their primary care provider or school district.
Government Relations
The Department of Government Relations is the legislative advocate for children’s health at Children's Mercy Hospital. We formulate legislative policy on the local, state and national level to protect...
Sleep Center
The Children’s Mercy Sleep Center is one of the largest pediatric programs in the country and the only accredited pediatric sleep lab in the region. Our team of experienced and dedicated sleep physicians...