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Cardio-Oncology
Program Over the last several decades, cancer treatments have advanced significantly. This means much better survival rates for children with cancer. However, life-saving cancer treatments can still cause...
1-On-1 Coaching
The Culture and Language Coaching Program at Children's Mercy provides 1-on-1, personalized attention to bilingual health care providers in multiple areas of healthcare.
Critical Care Transport: Owen's Story
As a 2-year-old, Owen Sheeley had an unexplained seizure. Testing showed nothing remarkable but after a few seizure-free months, Owen had another major seizure. He was taken to the nearest hospital where...
Hip Dysplasia: Kayse's Story
Kayse with Dr.Grote 18-year-old Kayse Cooper was an active multi-sport athlete until persistent leg and hip pain sidelined her from her favorite activities—track, cheer and volleyball. With the help of...
Arrange a Critical Care Transport
In accordance with providing the very best care possible for every child, Children's Mercy Kansas City believes that specialized care during transport can make a tremendous difference.
What you should know about elderberry remedies
Families commonly ask about ways to help keep their children well and ward off infections such as the flu. Many parents are looking for natural remedies and some may even grow their own elderberry to use...
Pediatric Research in Infectious Disease, In Vitro Diagnostics and Epidemiology (PRIDE) Collaborative
The PRIDE Collaborative is a partnership between the Children's Mercy Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Infectious Disease.
Grant Supports Study of Steroid Use in Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Two Children’s Mercy researchers are awarded a grant to study steroid treatment response in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
Ethics from the Pediatric Home Care Perspective: Bioethics
Column Authors: Lisa Bailey, BSN, RN, CPN | Children’s Mercy Home Care Angie Knackstedt, BSN, RN, NPD-BC | Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD |
Pediatric Cardiology Elective
Description: This elective is offered as an outpatient to junior and senior residents and senior medical students for four weeks. The purpose of the elective is to learn about and manage commonly...
Intestinal Atresia
What is intestinal atresia? Intestinal atresia is a blockage in the intestine. It may occur when there is not enough blood flow to the intestines during development. Some sections of the intestine may...
Children’s Mercy First to Use 5-Base HiFi Genomic Sequencing in the Clinical Setting
Children’s Mercy, one of the nation’s leading independent pediatric health organizations, announced it is the first health care system to use 5-base HiFi sequencing, the world’s most-advanced genomic...
Dangerous vaping epidemic: 5 things parents need to know
What once was thought to be a harmless habit has now turned into a national crisis. Hundreds of people have been recently diagnosed with acute lung injury after vaping. Six people across the U.S. have...
Spine Care Consultations
Your child may be evaluated by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, a pediatric orthopedic physician or an advanced practice pediatric orthopedic nurse. This team-based approach allows us to schedule and...
What to Expect at the Autism Clinic
What to expect at your autism evaluation appointment Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder is not a simple process. It involves experienced and highly-trained professionals who gather information from you...
Center for Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum Team
Meet the General and Thoracic Surgery team at Children's Mercy.
What to Expect from the Comprehensive Colorectal Center
Colorectal conditions are complex and often involve multiple systems of the body. When you have concerns about your child’s colorectal health, the Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy will help you get an...
The Link - April 2024
Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - April 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: Guidance for Acute Gastroenteritis Read the...
Dr. Liset Olarte Receives Grant to Study Pneumococcal Colonization in Young Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Dr. Liset Olarte Receives Grant to Study Pneumococcal Colonization in Young Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Liset Olarte, MD, MSc...
Azadeh Wickham Receives PCS Research Grant to Study Clean Intermittent Catheterization Determinants and Adherence
The aim of this study is to describe the rate of clean intermittent catheterization adherence and correlate determinants to clean intermittent catheterization adherence in caregivers of pediatric patients...