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Faculty - Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
Our faculty provides opportunities for fellows to participate in the management of renal transplant recipients including the preoperative evaluation, acute-post operative care and long-term follow-up.
RSV Vaccine Development - Wide World of Vaccines - December 2022
While vaccines for RSV are in the works, they can't come soon enough for our vulnerable populations during this extremely difficult respiratory virus season.
Wise Use of Antibiotics June 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...
Clínicas participando en REACT
A través del programa REACT, Children’s Mercy se enorgullece de asociarse con proveedores de la comunidad a través Kansas para mejorar el acceso a la atención especializada en epilepsia y...
Healthy Home Consumer and Family Workshops
Healthy Homes workshops are an excellent way to teach your local organization or community partners about the 8 healthy home keep-it principles and I they are important to everyone. Workshops are tailored...
Eating disorders: First warning signs
Eating disorders do not discriminate, anyone can develop one. Eating disorders are a serious but treatable mental illness. The quicker the behaviors are recognized and addressed, the more likely there...
Feedback from Community Providers
We value feedback from other providers. If you have an urgent issue, please contact Doug Blowey, MD, Medical Director of Provider Relations, at (816) 559-9380.
Patient and Family Activities
Activities for inpatient families View Story Family Time View Story Kreamer Creations View Story The Patient and Family Programs team offers a variety of programs and group activities to promote a positive...
Resources for Families
The Fetal Cardiology Program team has compiled a range of helpful resources to further support you and your family on your journey of delivering and caring for a baby with a heart condition. Resources for...
Community Projects
Residents in the global health track have led and organized several local, community projects in coordination with Kansas City organizations. These community projects and partnerships set a firm foundation...
Continuation Of Therapy - Day 5 Forward
Target INR for patient who have completed Day 1 - 4 of the initiation protocol: 2.5 - 3.5 for patients with mechanical /prosthetic valves or recurrent thrombotic events 2 - 3 for ...
How school breaks affect kids’ mental health
There’s a lot for kids and teens to look forward to on a break from school. No homework, for one. But breaks are not without their challenges. Young people can exhibit increased mental and behavioral...
Developmental Resources
Your family may find some of these resources helpful as you explore new ways to support your child's development. Developmental Resources Apps Websites BabySparks app: For birth to 2 Some free content...
Preparing for a Fluoroscopy or Interventional Radiology
Helpful tips Many families have found the additional information provided from RadiologyInfo.org valuable as they have prepared for this type of scan. The Image Gently Alliance may...
Neck Conditions
Neck conditions can be complicated. In some cases, your child may need the expertise of multiple specialists to correctly diagnose and treat the condition. Children’s Mercy has all the specialists your...
Acute Gastroenteritis: Clinical Dehydration Assessment 2024
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The Cancer Center at Children's Mercy
Our team is ready to fight cancer with you “Your child has cancer.” Those are words no parent ever wants to hear. If you’ve found yourself suddenly facing the possibility of a cancer diagnosis in your...
Center for Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum at Children’s Mercy
Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and pectus carinatum (protruding breastbone) are the two most common chest wall anomalies in children. The Center for Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum at Children’s...
Link Newsletter - April 2023
Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Acute Otitis Media - Wise Use of Antibiotics - August 2022
Introducing the concept of watchful waiting for patients with AOM who meet eligibility requirements and providing a safety-net antibiotic prescription can enhance the health of our patients and protect...