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Pectus Excavatum
¿Qué es el pectus excavatum? Recursos Si su hijo desarrolla un tórax hundido, lo que se conoce como pectus excavatum, es probable que otro miembro de la familia también haya tenido...
Faculty - Pediatrics Epilepsy Fellowship
The Epilepsy Fellowships are designed to give fellows hands-on experience in pediatric neurophysiology, specifically focusing on Electroencephalogram and Epilepsy. This one-year program is provided through...
Addressing suicide risk as a parent
The thought of losing your child is one many caregivers try to avoid. And yet, suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens across the nation and in Kansas City. We want to help change this...
Wrenley’s Story
Wrenley in car seat Late on August 8, Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA, congenital cardiac surgeon; William Gibson, DO, Surgical Director, Cardiac Transplantation; and James O’Brien, MD, FACS, Co-Director of the Ward...
Heart Beads Program
A program that helps children with heart differences honor their journey Through the Heart Beads Program, children and families can use colorful beads as symbols to share their unique experience at...
HearPlay App Reviews
"The HearPlay app made testing my 3-year-old patient super fast and easy! I was also able to perform in-situ testing on her hearing aid very easily and ensure a more appropriate fitting of her hearing...
Sleep (Narcolepsy)
Adult narcolepsy 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 in-network providers. If you...
Abstract: Examining the Glycemia Risk Index (GRI) as a Risk Biomarker for Elevated hemoglobin A1c in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
B. Lockee1, J. Litwin1, C. Vandervelden1, D. Williams2, M. Barnes1, R. Mcdonough3, S. Patton4, K. Noland1, M. Clements5 1Children’s Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States of America...
Application Requirements
Qualifications Graduate degree from a master’s-level program at an accredited college or university, preferably from a Health Care Administration program. Past candidates have possessed an MBA, MHSA...
What to Expect: Hand Surgery
When you come to see a provider from our Hand Surgery team, you can expect them to perform a thorough examination of your child’s hands and arms. We may need to do additional diagnostic imaging studies...
1. Introduction to Asthma
Brief definition “Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness. These episodes are often...
Type 1 Diabetes and Big Data: Predicting the Future of Health Care
Children’s Mercy Research Institute and Cyft, Inc. have partnered on a grant-funded project that uses data science and advanced prediction methods to help improve diabetes care before negative outcomes can...
Your Experience at the Fetal Health Center
Learn what to expect from your visit at the Fetal Health Center at Children's Mercy.
Visiting Resident Electives
Want to learn where kid-centric culture meets cutting-edge research and clinical care, check us out. Come visit for a month-long rotation to experience our amazing culture and varied patient...
End the dinner table battles: How to help your picky eater
It's not uncommon for toddlers and preschoolers to resist trying new foods. Even children who were adventurous foodies as infants can go through a picky phase. If your child puts up a fight at meal times...
Essential summer safety tips for your family
Summer is here, bringing with it pool days, barbeques and family vacations. To ensure you have a fun and safe summer, we've outlined some essential tips to keep your family protected while enjoying the...
Addressing body image concerns in teen boys
While stereotypes may say differently, body image issues are not exclusive to girls; they are increasingly prevalent among teen boys as well, often leading to significant mental and physical health...
June 2025
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IBC Meeting Minutes
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Children’s Mercy Research Institute oversees research involving potentially hazardous biological agents as well as recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid...
Let them play: Why play is the secret ingredient to your child's wellbeing
As parents, we often prioritize our children’s health, education and safety—but what if one of the most powerful tools for their development is something as simple as play? ...