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Rett Syndrome: Quinn's Story
Living with Rett syndrome Angie Cunningham will readily admit that having a child diagnosed with Rett syndrome makes life a bit more complex. This rare neurodevelopmental disorder begins to show its effects...
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Find out what to expect at birth and beyond for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), including how to receive expert care at the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center.
What's the Diagnosis - September 2022
A 3-year-old male is directly admitted to the hospitalist service for evaluation and management of an elevated lead level. Patient initially had a lead level of 58. Four weeks later, his level was 128...
Residency
Email Follow Us Advanced clinical experience. A more balanced life experience. Find solid ground for your next steps. We’re looking for residents who share our core belief: that children come first.
Child Neurology at Children's Mercy
Experienced care for your child’s developing brain and body Every pediatric neurologist at Children’s Mercy is an expert in understanding the growing brains and nervous systems of children and teens.
Abstract: Towards Risk-based Management of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): Developing a Population Health Dashboard Based on Performing Diabetes Self-Management Habits
Craig Vandervelden; Brent Lockee; Susana R. Patton; Ryan McDonough; Joyce M Lee; Mark Clements Children's Mercy Hospitals Kansas City, Missouri, USA cavandervedlen@cmh.edu Background/Objectives: Recent...
Congenital Heart Disease Screening
Resources Screening focuses on seven heart defects Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Pulmonary atresia (with intact septum) Transposition of the great arteries Tricuspid atresia Tetralogy of Fallot...
Eating disorder facts
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Related Disorders Who gets these types of eating disorders? Anyone can develop an eating disorder. How eating disorders evolve is still poorly understood. Risk...
Metabolic/Bariatric Clinic
The Metabolic/Bariatric Clinic cares for children and teens who have participated in weight-loss programs but still struggle with obesity. We believe in treating the whole person, so our team includes...
Hirschsprung Disease in Children
Hirschsprung disease (also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon) is a birth defect in which nerve cells that naturally occur in the colon are missing. Pull-through surgery removes the portion of the...
Genomic Answers for Kids: Info for Children and Families
Information for families about Genomic Answers for Kids, which facilitates the search for answers and novel treatments for pediatric genetic conditions.
Policies
Policy and Procedures Manual Policies and Reports Policy and Procedures Professional Education View Story Download a copy of the report of the Graduate Medical Education Policy and Procedure Manual. This...
Faculty - Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Physicians in hallway photo Our faculty recognize that being mentors and training future pediatric infectious diseases specialists is a privilege. Our fellows gain confidence and independence as they...
Transition Program: Adult Primary Care Providers
Primary Care Adult primary care clinic providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of...
Blood and Marrow Transplant
If your child requires a blood and marrow transplant or cellular therapy, you want the best care possible from experienced medical professionals who care about your child. More than 400 children have...
Patients Undergoing a Surgical OR Endoscopy Procedure With a Presumed Risk for Adrenal Crisis
Situations in which operative steroid stress-dosing is necessary: Patient is taking steroids and exhibits Cushnoid features. Situations in which stress-dose steroids maybe necessary: Daily inhaled...
What to do when your child gets an animal bite
Children are naturally curious, and sometimes that leads to unexpected encounters with animals—whether it’s a playful pet or a wild creature. While most bites are minor, some can lead to serious infections...
Center for Childhood Safety & Injury Prevention Receives Grant to Help Minimize Unintentional Injuries in Kids
As part of the funded project, the groups are offering safety devices such as car seats, helmets, reflective lights, and medication lock boxes to families in need.
Dr. Tomoo Iwakuma Receives Over $2.7 Million NIH Grant to Study New Compound to Kill Cancer Cells Lacking p53 Gene
Dr. Iwakuma's study aims to find new ways and compounds to kill cancer cells that don’t have a normal p53 gene, which is found in about 50 percent of human cancers.
CMHK patient stories
Read our stories to learn how the world-class care at Children’s Mercy Kansas is already making a difference for kids and their families — and how we plan to do more. Room for more Children’s Mercy Kansas...