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Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City
Children's Mercy is involved in several studies and clinical trials to improve the technique and postoperative experience with minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE).
Foot and Toe Fractures
Foot fractures Fractures of the feet can occur in a number of ways, most often from landing from a jump or fall, stepping on an uneven surface or from objects falling onto the foot or toes. The majority of...
How to get toddlers to follow directions
When your child is a toddler, they start to explore their independence and test boundaries – testing your patience along the way. They don’t always listen, and they want to do things on their own timeline.
¿Cuándo y adónde ir?: ¿Sala de Emergencias o Centro de Atención de Urgencias?
Cuando su niño necesita atención médica y usted no puede esperar que el consultorio de su médico esté abierto, ¿adónde debería ir?
Visual Diagnosis: Eye Movement
A 4-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his mother for further evaluation of ear pain and headache.
Preparing for your first appointment with Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
It's nice to know what to expect when you are bringing your child to the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic at Children's Mercy. Below is some important information and reminders before your...
Bronchiolitis Management
This article reviews evidence surrounding the role of pulse oximetry and implications of hypoxemia in the setting of bronchiolitis.
Beacon Program: What To Expect
When families enter the Beacon Program they can expect to meet a health care team that will be actively involved in their care moving forward. This includes having a care plan built specifically for your...
Wide World of Vaccines April 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...
Raynaud's Phenomenon
What is Raynaud’s phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon (also known as Raynaud’s Disease) describes the condition where exposure to cold or stress may decrease the blood flow to the skin. This decrease in...
Shawnee County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Topeka Independent Living Resource Center (785) 233-4572 Developmental Disability Organization Shawnee County CDDO (785) 232-0597 Department of Children and Families DCF...
Encephalocele
Encephalocele is a birth difference that causes a section of the brain to bulge out into a sac. Learn about its causes, treatment options, and potential complications.
Measles Outbreaks
In 2021, an estimated record high of 24.7 million children worldwide missed their first dose of measles-containing vaccine, with another 14.7 million missing their second.3 Officials are now calling measles...
Insurance Information for the Colorectal Center
We understand that you may already be worried about your child’s health, we don’t want you to also worry about the cost of their care. The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy is a very...
Eating Disorders Educational Videos
Videos for parents and caregivers from the experts at the Children's Mercy Eating Disorders Center.
Childhood Vaccination Rates Drop - Wide World of Vaccines - November 2022
From 2019 to 2021, WHO and UNICEF reported the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in 30 years due to missed appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Garrett Jordan's Dream Job
You couldn’t blame Garrett Jordan if he never wanted to see the inside of Children’s Mercy—or any other hospital—again. But Garrett, who had 28 facial surgeries at Children's Mercy from birth to age 22...
QI Initiative Focuses on Improving Medication Safety
Adverse drug events (ADEs) nearly always present an opportunity for improvement. Unfortunately, adverse events from nephrotoxic medication administration are common, and frequently preventable, among...
Broken Tibial Eminence: Sophie’s Story
Meet Sophie An exercise science major at the University of Kansas, Sophie Lawrence also is a member of the school’s highly athletic dance team, Rock Chalk Dance. The popular group performs at football...
Vacuna contra COVID-19: 6 datos que necesita saber
Hay mucha información circulando sobre las vacunas contra COVID-19 y es importante que las personas estén informadas. Pero con tanta información disponible, también hay información...