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Dr. Vivekanand Yadav Receives Funding to Study Gene Mutations of Lethal Pediatric Brain Tumor with Goal of New Potential Therapies
Dr. Yadav’s study, “Epigenetically activated ID1 is a key transcriptional regulator of DIPG invasion and is targetable with cannabidiol,” will explore the gene responsible for the lethal pediatric brain...
Dr. Scott Younger Receives $3.1 Million NIH R01 Grant to Better Distinguish Genetic Variants that Cause Congenital Birth Defects
Dr. Younger’s project, “Systematic Identification and Phenotypic Characterization of Causal Genetic Variants in Rare Disease-Associated Birth Defects,” looks to distinguish specific genetic variants that...
Dr. Srivastava Receives Funding to Study Connection Between Scaffold Protein and Nephrotic Syndrome
Tarak Srivastava, MD, FASN, Nephrology, was awarded a 1-year grant shared with his collaborator Mukut Sharma, PhD, at Kansas City VA Medical Center through the Pediatric Glomerular Disease Accelerator...
Emerging Infections a New Area of Emphasis at the Children's Mercy Research Institute
The new Area of Emphasis is dedicated to recognizing and surveilling new and reemerging pediatric infectious diseases around the world...
Drs. Laura Plencner and Molly Krager Receive Funding to Broaden Food Security Initiatives, Including Healthcare-Based Food Pantry System at Children’s Mercy
Laura Plencner, MD, Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, and Molly Krager, MD, Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, and co-chairs of the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hunger Free Hospital Council received a...
Children’s Mercy’s STAR 2.0 Program Receives Funding to Further Program Expansion, Support Student Needs While Participating
Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s STAR 2.0 Program received a one-year, $5,000 grant from the BlueScope Foundation as well as a one-year, $25,000 grant from the Abe and Anna Bograd Memorial Trust to support...
Dr. Alexandra Prosser Receives Funding to Study Connection Between Ribosome Protein Gene RPL30 and Bone Marrow Failure
Dr. Prosser’s study, “Functional evaluation of a novel RPL30 mutation and its role in Diamond Blackfan anemia: A model for studying ribosomopathies,” aims to describe the functional role of the novel RPL30...
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanic membrane (TM) perforation A hole in the eardrum is called a tympanic membrane (TM) perforation. If your child has a TM perforation, they still may get ear infections. The infection will look...
Refer a Patient to Fetal Health Center
Conditions treated are Fetal echocardiogram, genetics consultation, integrated consultation, perinatal consultation, transfer of care delivery.
Children's Mercy Urgent Care Locations
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Tracheostomy Resources
Families often find these resources helpful as they navigate their trach journey. Preparing for your trach placement at Children's Mercy Road Map to Home (pdf) Road Map to Home (pdf) - Spanish...
Department of Pediatrics
Meet the Leadership Cabinet Department of Pediatrics at Children's Mercy With more than 500 faculty members in our divisions, sections, and centers of excellence, the Department of Pediatrics at...
Mary Ann Queen, MD | Children's Mercy Research Institute
Mary Ann Queen, MD, is the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy and at the University of Kansas Medical Center. At the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine...
Scheduling an Appointment
Thank you for choosing Children’s Mercy We’re honored to care for your child. Our team is committed to providing expert care and support, so your family feels confident and informed every step...
Patient Stories
Thousands of families trust Children’s Mercy with their child’s care each year. But it is the unique story of each and every patient that truly defines who we are. Read about the many amazing kids who...
Anticoagulation Therapies and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis Care Process Model
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Heart Center Connect
Refer a Patient Subscribe to our Newsletter The Ward Family Heart Center Children’s Mercy Heart Center is the place for your patients based on outcomes alone. We have a near 100% survival rate in STAT...
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Our Heart Center Faculty and Fellows Meet the Heart Center Team How to Apply video The Ward Family Center at Children’s Mercy is a high-volume center offering the region's most comprehensive care from birth...
Tips for a safe Halloween
Halloween is a great time of year for children. But before your kids head out to trick-or-treat here are some safety tips to help keep your ghosts and goblins safe.