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How new parents can avoid social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bringing home a new baby can be stressful for parents at any time, but COVID-19 has added a new layer of complication. But, with a little creativity, parents can still stay connected to their “village,” to...
Updated asthma guidelines and how they affect kids
In terms of updating asthma guidelines, not much has changed in over 13 years – until recently. With the recent 2020 National Institutes of Health (NIH) report, there’s a new way to help children who have...
Gifts Moms really want for Mother’s Day
I never truly appreciated what my mother did for me until I became a mom myself. And now I know. Being a mother is the hardest, most beautiful and challenging role of all. But I wouldn’t trade it for...
Put your oxygen mask on first: a letter to parents after tragedies
It's OK (and maybe even expected) to not be OK this week and beyond. We, like you, are a twisted mix of anger, sorrow, relief and guilt. We are broken, confused and called to action yet unable to move.
Testing food allergies early in children
Studies have shown that, for at least some children, early introduction of food can help children to avoid the development of food allergies. Here’s what introducing those foods can look like.
NIH Award Supports Mapping Genetic Processes to Find Precise Cause of Rare Pediatric Diseases
Dr. Smail’s “Mapping causal genetic processes in non-Mendelian pediatric rare disease” project will provide computational and statistical methods to determine to what extent pediatric rare diseases are...
New Angelman Syndrome Clinic
In December 2022, a new Angelman Syndrome Clinic opened up at Children's Mercy. It is a medical home for patients but also serves as an important hub for innovative new research.
Easy ways to entertain your toddler at home
As a working mom that made that choice, I have never truly realized how challenging it can be to entertain your toddler until recently. I have a deeper respect for our educators and stay-at-home moms more...
When is period pain not normal?
When we hear the word “period,” most women think of the monthly menstrual period. Many of us have grown up associating periods with painful cramping and heavy bleeding, something that we just have to...
What parents should know about autism
Autism is considered a “spectrum” because it often looks different for different people. One person’s autism symptoms may even change over time. This range, or “spectrum,” can lead to...
Faculty and Residents Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Our team features full- and part-time pediatric dental faculty members, including one orthodontist. We also have dental specialists in Periodontics, Endodontics and Oral Pathology with hospital privileges...
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Safe sleep tips so the whole family can get good zzz’s
When expecting a new baby, you’re prepared to get less sleep. But be sure to also prepare a safe sleep environment for baby – so when they are sleeping soundly, you can too. Safe sleep goes beyond the...
Heart Transplant Program at Children’s Mercy
The Heart Transplant Program at Children’s Mercy is nationally recognized as one of the top pediatric heart centers in the nation. We provide care for children who have no other medical or surgical options...
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Our Genomic Medicine Center Faculty and Fellows Email Us How to Apply The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) fellowship at Children’s Mercy is a 36-month accredited American Board of Medical Genetics...
Apply for the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Children’s Mercy invites applications for a our three-year Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship training program. Candidates must possess an MD, DO or PhD degree; PhD degree must be in genetics...
Family Advisory Board
PFAC Family Advisory Board Logo The Family Advisory Board (FAB) consists of 21 families who are primary caregivers of a child who has been cared for at Children's Mercy. The FAB collaborates with...
Training Programs: Residencies and Fellowships at Children's Mercy
Explore our residency and fellowship options covering an array of pediatrics specialties and subspecialties.
Serious Harm Pressure Injury: Stage 3, Stage 4, Unstageable (Text Only)
Children’s Mercy Quarter Number of Pressure Injuries Sum of Patient Days Rate per 1000 Patient Days (Number of Pressure Injuries/Sum of Patient Days x1000) Jan-Mar 2015 8 25,963 0.31 Apr-Jun 2015 3 23,420...
CARE Workshops
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Workshops CARE Workshops were developed for parents and caregivers of youth ages 2-18 who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children...