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All about strep throat
Along with all the other infectious diseases in our community right now, one we typically see in children is strep throat. Strep throat can feel awful and impact your energy and eating. Here’s what symptoms...
Bleeding Disorders
Adult vascular bleeding disorders 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...
ADHD: What parents need to know
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has received a lot of media coverage over the past decade. Sometimes it gives families helpful knowledge and at other times it can cause confusion or fear...
How dads are celebrating Mother’s Day
It’s often said a mom’s job is never done. From birthday parties to school plays to graduations, and everyday love and support, moms go above and beyond to make sure their youngsters always feel special –
How to keep the kids busy this summer
Ahh...summer. One of the most popular seasons for kids. They’re out of school and get to… to… well, what should they do? For those times when you’re ready to pull your hair out to keep them entertained...
5 things to consider as a social-distancing parent
By this point, parents are all too familiar with the term “social distancing.” Although humans are social in nature, this tactic of social distancing appears to be our best combatant against the spread of...
Ear infections in children: What you can do and when it’s time for ear tubes
Ear infections are one of the most common medical issues among young children and can be frustrating for both parents and kids. As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to keep your child...
Parents beware: gruesome injuries caused by toys
Any parent or pediatrician can agree – children will try to swallow almost everything. Some say, there is nothing quicker on Earth than a child’s hand reaching for something they shouldn’t have. When kids...
Apply for the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
Prerequisites Qualified applicants must complete an ACGME-accredited, three-year pediatric residency program prior to beginning the fellowship. Certification in general pediatrics by the American Board of...
Refer a Patient to Weight Management
Conditions treated are elevated blood pressure, weight gain despite appropriate diet, obesity.
Hand Surgery
The Hand Surgery team is uniquely trained to care for children with a wide variety of hand, wrist and upper extremity conditions. We are one of only a few hospitals in the nation to have two full-time...
Shauna Beckett Lived the Cancer Experience She Now Treats
Photo: Shauna Beckett When Shauna Beckett, RN, a floor nurse on 4 Henson, the Children’s Mercy Hematology/Oncology unit, walks into a room, she knows what her patients are going through. After all, Shauna is...
Transition to Adulthood
Children’s Mercy will help you prepare for adulthood, including transferring your medical care to a doctor that cares for adults. Most people can learn to manage their own health. It takes guidance from...
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...
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...
Psychiatry Services
Children’s Mercy primarily serves the mental health needs of children who are already receiving care for other health conditions in one of our hospitals or outpatient clinics.
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...
Pediatric Surgery Fellowship - Faculty
Children's Mercy Kansas City's core Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program is one of the longest standing pediatric surgical training programs. Fellows benefit from interacting with a...