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Fetal Health Center PFAC members
Taylor Burris Spikes Barb Carr Mischia Kirkpatrick View Story Dani Ribeiro Mallory Schuh View Story Aisha Walker View Story Amanda Welch Kayla White Andrea Wittrock My name is Taylor Burris Spikes and I...
Thyroid Conditions
The most common thyroid problems are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules, which are all treatable. Learn from Children's Mercy the symptoms of these conditions and how they are treated.
Guidelines for Determining Frequency of PT/OT
Physical and Occupational Therapy are skilled services that are designed to help your child achieve functional goals. Your child’s goals and current needs will help determine how often and how long your...
Continuing Nursing Education
The nurses of Children's Mercy Kansas City are committed to advancing a culture of quality caring that values relationship-based care in a professional practice environment. We are nursing leaders in...
Tennis Medicine: Dr. Harvey and Nathan's Story
Dr. Harvey brings first-hand experience to care for tennis players Kansas City area youth who play tennis have a health care advocate in Brian Harvey, DO, Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center physician.
Ways to comfort children for vaccine appointments
If you’ve ever wished for a way to help your child not feel pain, you’re not alone. We’ve all had vaccines or drawn blood and know it does come with some discomfort. The Child Life team at Children’s Mercy...
Before You Arrive
It's nice to know what to expect when you are coming to a Children's Mercy hospital or medical clinic for the first time. Scheduling an Appointment Locations Preparing for Your Visit What to...
What to Expect: Getting a Skin Graft
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy have created a guide to help your child prepare and understand what to expect when they come Children's Mercy for a skin graft.
Remote Health Solutions
The Remote Health Solutions team is focused on the integration of digital health models through patient care technologies including mobile health (mHealth) applications, hardware, software platforms and...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Nirsevimab and RSV: Long-Term High Hopes and Short-Term Cautious Optimism
A new monoclonal antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), nirsevimab (Beyfortus), has been approved and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all infants...
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...
Faculty - Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Our Otolaryngology Fellowship Program offers comprehensive clinical training along with excellent didactic and research experience. Program Director Jason R. Brown, DO Kaitlyn July, MD Program...
Critical Care Transport: Parker's Story
Born six and one-half years ago at only 23 weeks, 5 days of gestation, and weighing l pound, 12 ounces, Parker McElroy’s mother, Kylie, said he is alive today thanks to the Children’s Mercy Neonatal...
Creating a Community of Support: Advice for parents of kids with a new medical diagnosis
As parents, we plan and prepare for all kinds of things – shopping for baby gear, finding the right school, meal prep, you name it. But one thing most of us are totally unprepared for is how to handle an...
Sleep Tips
Children’s Mercy wants to make sure your kids are getting enough sleep. Learn why sleep is important, get tips and understand sleep recommendations by age.
Patient Education
Do NOT switch manufacturers of warfarin. Children's Mercy inpatients: Direct patient education on warfarin will be provided by Children's Mercy pharmacists for Children's Mercy inpatients. Education...
Dr. Mark Clements Receives JDRF Award to Study Psychosocial Technology for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Dealing with T1D can cause psychosocial burdens (depression, diabetes distress, anxiety, fear of hypoglycemia, family conflict) in adolescent and young adults. If not addressed, these issues can result in...
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 ...
Beta Thalassemia Major: Hadil's Story
Hadil Alkhatib was born half a world away with an inherited blood disorder called beta thalassemia major. The form of this disease that Hadil has reduces her body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, the...
Faculty - Clinical Neuropsychology
Training Director Paul Glasier, PhD, ABPP Fellowship Coordinator Ty Moore, MS, MBA Faculty Nora Coultis, PhD Marcy Vandament, PhD Fellow Caroline Kay, PsyD Faculty and Fellows Clinical Neuropsychology...