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Get schooled with tips and survive the summer family road trip
School is out for summer and the time is right for all the summertime faves. Like hitting the pool, hosting a barbecue, catching a Royals game at The K, catching fireflies and of course, taking a family...
Kids Misbehave
At some point, all kids misbehave and they do it because they want attention. To help keep them from acting out, fill up their “attention tank” with praise and play.
Helping Kids Navigate Shooting Events
With our guidance, kids can find a safe space to process tragic events. Children's Mercy experts provide tips for how to help.
Four rules of lawn mower safety
Spring has sprung! We all know what that means…mowing season has arrived. You probably have the one friend who LOVES to mow, but for most people it is a hot, sweaty and dirty task at the bottom of the “
Celebrate a Milestone
Celebrate a milestone event such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, or a holiday by hosting a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
Dravet Syndrome: Tenley's Story
Tenley is a people-loving 10-year-old who adores roller coasters, swimming and cheerleading. “She’s definitely something,” Tenley’s mom, Hollie, laughed. “That crazy red hair will get you!” Tenley...
Medical Writing Center
The Medical Writing Center provides teaching and editing support to faculty, trainees, and research staff at Children’s Mercy. Our goal is to increase faculty productivity in scholarly publications...
Beacon Program National Resources
General health care: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Healthy Children (AAP) Kids Health Medical Home News Specific disease: AACPDM (American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and...
Urticaria Pigmentosa (Mastocytosis of the Skin)
What is Urticaria Pigmentosa (Mastocytosis of the skin)? Urticaria Pigmentosa (UP) is an uncommon rash that affects the skin of infants, children and young adults. The rash is made up of reddish-brown...
What's the Diagnosis? August 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Vitiligo
is an autoimmune skin color disorder. It appears on the skin as completely white patches (depigmentation) surrounded by normal skin. The white areas of skin do not contain the skin color producing cells...
Riley's Story
As 17-year-old Riley Pendleton sprints up and down the basketball court practicing with the Lincoln Prep Tigers, there’s little sign she’s suffered serious back-to-back leg injuries. The brace on her right...
Recursos de vídeo REACT
Los especialistas en epilepsia pediátrica de Children’s Mercy han preparado una biblioteca de videos educativos para que ustedes aprendan más sobre la epilepsia y cómo se pueden tratar y...
Pediatric Ethics Podcast
Pediatric Ethics provides insights from leaders in pediatric ethics regarding hot topics and current controversies.
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Parapertussis
Bordetella parapertussis was recently detected from clinical specimens submitted to the microbiology laboratory at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Unlike many respiratory infections, summer infections with...
Cerebral Palsy: Samuel's Story
Seven-year-old Samuel Burroughs loves hanging out with his dad, going swimming and watching cartoons. He also receives specialized care for cerebral palsy at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Link Newsletter - January 2023
Our January 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...
Atopic Dermatitis Provider Resources Now Available
Column Author: Rebecca Flynn, Advanced Practice RN III | Division of Dermatology Column Editor: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School...
What's the Diagnosis - August 2022
A 12-month-old unvaccinated boy is admitted to the hospital from a primary care office for concern about diffuse scaling rash on face and trunk. Symptoms initially started the week before with an...
Life lessons from kids
Life is hard sometimes. There may be incredibly good times, and then really tough times. And maybe all on the same day! For some inspiration and wise words, we’re turning to kids to share their best advice...