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Genomic Medicine Short Course
June 1-4, 2026 | This conference will provide clinician-scientists and researchers with a deeper understanding of genomics and its applications. The 2026 course will be offered both virtually and...
Healthy ways to talk to children about race
Recent events have brought racism to the forefront, increasing the need to have open and honest discussions with children of all ages. But how and when do we talk to our children about racism? First, we...
Birthdays in the time of COVID-19
My birthday is Nov. 27. It’s 1981, if you really want to know. Every year for my birthday growing up, my parents let me pick where we could go out to eat for dinner. I usually picked Oak Park Mall’s food...
Babysitters tell all
“So when he goes to sleep, do I sit in his room and watch him?” – my daughter, asking questions before her first babysitting job. My daughter had her first babysitting job at age 11.
Top questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from teens
Kids 12 years old and older have been approved to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Many people have questions, and that includes teens. Here are a few of the top questions area teens wanted to know about the...
Why kids should be more than one-sport athletes
When we’re talking about student-athletes, there’s typically two camps of thinking. One camp thinks kids need to become experts in their chosen sport. I’m firmly in the other camp of having kids play in...
Ways to steer clear of sickness from swimming
Swimming is one of the best highlights of summer for most kids. It’s a great way to beat the heat, stay active and have fun with friends. But one thing that is all too common during this time is catching a...
Treating fevers: What parents need to know
Fever is the body's natural response to illness or infection, and it's important for parents to know that fever is not known to endanger a generally healthy child. The.
7 ideas to host a rocking virtual holiday party
Many families are choosing to not have extended family and friends over for the holidays this year because of COVID-19. But, that doesn’t mean the holidays can’t be fun. Here are a few ideas to get that...
11Q Chromosome Deletion: Londyn's Story
Londyn's mother knew something wasn't right with her baby. She followed her gut and persisted until Londyn got the diagnosis and the treatment she needed at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Faculty Pediatric Optometry Residency
The Optometry staff at Children's Mercy Kansas City includes full-time pediatric optometrists, ophthalmologists and other subspecialty ophthalmologists who provide care. Program Director...
Faculty - Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
Program Director Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA Associate Program Director James O'Brien, MD Faculty William Douglas, MD William Gibson, DO Program Coordinator Kasi Trader, BA Fellow Muhammad Zubair, MBBS ...
Faculty - Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Program Director Elena Repnikova, PhD Associate Program Director John Herriges, PhD Program Coordinator Kasi Trader, BA Fellows Allison Kalinousky, PhD Aravindh Nagarajan, PhD Fellowship Faculty Shivarajan...
Fellowship
Faculty Follow Us Email Leading research. Developing leaders. Specializing in seizing the day. For both postgraduate students and practicing physicians, Children’s Mercy fellowships act as the springboard...
Labs and Research Teams
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Visitor Guidelines
Children’s Mercy wants you to be prepared for your child’s visit with us. Read our latest guidance and updates before your visit.
Pectus Carinatum
Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a deformity of the chest which causes the breastbone (sternum) to be pushed out. The Children's Mercy Pectus Center offers a nonsurgical option for treatment...
3. Asthma Presentation
Clinical signs and symptoms of asthma can vary between patients and even within the same patient. When well, there may be no signs or symptoms. During an asthma exacerbation, hyperinflation of chest...
16. Asthma Education Resources
External website for families Asthma Co-Pay Assistance Programs Pippy the Puffin Coloring Book Preferred Asthma Combination and Biologic Products by Insurance 16. Asthma Education Resources...
13. Asthma Exacerbations for Inpatient Admission
Patients who present with status asthmaticus that meet admission criteria are admitted to the General Pediatrics service. Inpatient Clinical Pathway and Order-set Asthma Clinical Practice Guidelines Please...