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Wise Use of Antibiotics: Debunking Some Antibiotic Myths
Column Authors: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Associate Chair, Ambulatory & Regional Quality Improvement, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Program...
The Link - February 2025
Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Best Practices and Evidence Regarding...
Johnny's Story
Meet Johnny Johhny posing with newborn photo of himself Parents Tanner and Katerina haven’t been sleeping well. Their youngest, Johnny, is about 2 years old and teething, keeping them up. But Amanda...
Mental Health: Depression
Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO| Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara J Anderson, MD, MPH | Clinical...
Children’s Mercy’s Facility Dog Program Receives Two Grants to Maintain, Expand Program
Children’s Mercy facility dogs provide comfort, motivation and smiles to patients, families and staff throughout our hospital. Their special training and calming presence make them perfect one-on-one...
Evidence Based Strategies: Winter Sports and Concussions in Pediatric Patients
Column Author: Catharine N Kral, DO| Resident PGY 3; Chief Resident Column Author: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of...
Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Craig Smail
From a young age, Craig Smail, PhD, Research Faculty, Genomic Medicine Center, was fascinated by medicine. That fascination led him to a career in genetic research.
Visiting Quick Tips
Provided by the Family Advisory Board Call ahead Families may need private time or have other visitors at the hospital when you arrive. Checking for the best time to visit shows respect for their family...
Remdesivir for Children with COVID-19
Is remdesivir effective? Ambulatory Setting: For children in the ambulatory setting, evidence is extrapolated from adult studies in which treatment may reduce the rate of hospitalization. Inpatient Setting...
Medication Precautions for COVID-19
Medication Precautions Paxlovid (nirmatelvir + ritonavir) Remdesivir Tocilizumab Kidney Dysfunction Not recommended when eGFR < 30 mL/min Use with caution when CrCl < 30 mL/min ___ Increased...
Kangaroo Care
Brianna Schmitz experienced a mix of fear and relief when she first held her premature son, Bodhi, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Born at just 28 weeks and weighing less than two pounds, Bodhi...
5 teen relationship red flags
I spend a lot of time talking to patients and parents about healthy relationships. It’s common for teens to have some less-than-great experiences as they take more ownership over their social lives. With...
ECMO: What to Expect
Your health care team is here for you and wants to make sure you understand ECMO and how ECMO is affecting your child. Please ask your care team any questions that you have. Here are answers to some of...
A Mother’s Journey through the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center and NICU
Aisha’s faith, family and an incredible care team carried her through three weeks of painful early labor, an emergency C-section delivery, and another three weeks in the NICU with her third son, Wisdom.
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Mother/Daughter Team Shares Their Love for Nursing at Children’s Mercy
For Pattie and her daughter Jessica, nursing is not just a job – it's a family tradition. They are 2 of 7 women in their family who have been or currently are nurses at Children’s Mercy.
Lexy’s Story
Meet Lexy lexy-with-therapy-dog Lexy is a strong-willed five-year-old who loves art projects, tater tots, facility dog Jellybean and her big brother, Klay. Her fierce disposition has led the way...
Parker's Story
Meet Parker Parker with family A mom’s heart knows ... when your normally sassy and energetic 5-year-old daughter becomes withdrawn and miserable, something’s not right. In February of 2023...
DAY Clinic FAQ
Thank you for choosing Children’s Mercy DAY Clinic for your behavioral health. You are not alone on this journey. Here are questions families like yours ask as they work toward hope and healing. Need more...
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