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Atrioventricular Canal (AVC) Defect
Atrioventricular (AV) canal defects, also known as atrioventricular septal defects or endocardial cushion defects, are most common in infants with Down syndrome.
In-toeing
(sometimes called being “pigeon toed”) is a very common childhood condition and is considered part of normal development. Most children do not need any treatment for in-toeing and will outgrow it on their...
Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Monitor photo Didactic curriculum Clinical exposure and mentorship are supplemented by a multitude of didactic educational offerings. Fellows attend monthly Core Curriculum conferences focus on...
Pediatric Surgery Fellowship - Clinical Experience
Photo: Three surgeons Goals of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship are accomplished by: Fellow participation in and supervision of the pediatric surgical service under faculty direction. Fellow participation...
Clinical Experience - Pediatrics Epilepsy Fellowship
The vision of the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship at Children's Mercy Kansas City is to provide the fellow with the educational, clinical and research experience he/she needs to deliver the highest quality...
Apply for the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
The Pediatric Surgical Training Program at Children’s Mercy participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates who wish to apply for a two-year position as a PSF are required to submit...
Faculty - Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship
Children's Mercy Kansas City hosts the only pediatric-focused Dermatology Clinic in the Kansas City area. Our physicians are board certified in Pediatrics and/or Dermatology. Working with a large...
Hockey Injuries
At the Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center, we work specifically with growing athletes. Our sole focus is to help your athlete play, excel and enjoy the sports they love, including ice hockey, and...
Your Impact
You believe in more for kids As a nonprofit pediatric hospital, Children’s Mercy relies on philanthropic support to fuel a mission driven by the relentless pursuit of clinical, research and...
Lorestry App
Lorestry is a digital storybook where parents can track firsts, favorites, feelings, skills, and communications to create a timeline. You can add updates as they happen or use the calendar feature to add...
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL): Bryce's Story
Meet Bryce Bryce Munson remembers the very first time he had what he thought was a panic attack. Mom Erryn Westerhold does, too. “I was in my 7th grade math class when I started having trouble breathing...
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...
Dog safety 101
We know to teach kids to look before crossing the street and to not run with scissors. These are all well-known safety skills parents always talk about with kids. But we should be teaching a few safety...
Oral Food Challenge – What to Expect
An oral challenge is a procedure completed in the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Clinic to determine whether your child reacts to a certain food. This procedure involves monitoring your child while they...
Masters and Certificate Programs
Fellows at Children’s Mercy have access to a number of Masters and Certificate programs while in their fellowship. Children’s Mercy contributes up to $5,250 per calendar year towards tuition. Masters...
Winter safety tips you may not realize you need
Each winter brings a new chance for fun things for kids to do, like ice skating and snowball fights. As we gear up to celebrate the season, keep these 5 things in mind.
Rectal Prolapse
A rectal prolapse, also known as partial prolapse or mucosal prolapse, happens when the rectum slips through the anus and is exposed. The Children's Mercy Comprehensive Colorectal Center...
Ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day during COVID-19
In school and at home, Valentine’s Day is typically a fun day to trade friendship notes, messages of love and eat yummy treats. During the coronavirus pandemic, it still can be fun with a few slight...
Asthma
Resources Asthma is a lung disease with recurring episodes which cause wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. Airways become smaller from inflammation and mucus inside the airway and...
Hepatobiliary Surgical Program
Meet the Team Children’s Mercy provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability to customize comprehensive care for your child and...