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Autism and/or Developmental Delay: Finding Best Fit Developmental Intervention Center
Factors to consider for identifying a family’s best fit clinical center: Geography. It is almost always ideal for families to receive their intervention service locally, with a preference for staying...
Adult plastic surgery providers
Plastic Surgery Adult plastic surgery 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...
Cystic Fibrosis Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Cystic Fibrosis Logo The CF PFAC works in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic to advocate on behalf of parents and patients for the best quality of care. The council serves as a resource for...
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: Clara's story
Meet Clara Wearing glittery pink sneakers and hugging a fluffy pink and white leopard print blanket, when 2-year-old Clara Jensen looks at you with those big brown eyes, all you see is an adorable, happy...
Hem-Onc Teen (HOT) Advisory Council at Children's Mercy Kansas City
The Children's Mercy Hem-Onc Teen (HOT) Advisory Council aims to improve care and support for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients receiving treatment for cancer or blood disorders.
What I learned eating on a budget
I have always tried to be a money conscience shopper, but have never been on a fixed budget. Like many people, I went to the store and grabbed items on my list – never thinking twice if I could afford the...
How school breaks affect kids’ mental health
There’s a lot for kids and teens to look forward to on a break from school. No homework, for one. But breaks are not without their challenges. Young people can exhibit increased mental and behavioral...
Preparing for a Fluoroscopy or Interventional Radiology
Helpful tips Many families have found the additional information provided from RadiologyInfo.org valuable as they have prepared for this type of scan. The Image Gently Alliance may...
The School TLC Study
The School TLC study is now closed. Children's Mercy partnered with Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS), the Mattie Rhodes Center, and the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department to offer the School TLC...
Website Terms of Use
TERMS OF USE The Terms of Use set forth in this document (“Terms”) apply to The Children’s Mercy Hospital (“CMH”) website (www.childrensmercy.org/), and any associated services or functionality that may be...
HPV
Resources Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. It can cause cancers of the genital regions in men and women, as well as cancers of the throat. The HPV...
Types of Pediatric Fractures
The common types of fractures that can affect children, including the types of incomplete, complete and physeal fractures.
Sports concussions: 5 things parents should know
When parents think about sports concussions, football immediately comes to mind. Some parents may argue whether kids should even play football because of the risk. But it’s not just football, concussions...
Fibrinolysis as a Treatment for Empyema
Children's Mercy research shows how raising the threshold for surgical intervention and utilizing further nonoperative measures can avoid an operation in most children without increasing in-hospital length...
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Testicular Torsion - Evidence Based Strategies - July 2022
Details on initial history and physical presentation can help identify testicular torsion and avoid impaired testicular function.
Clubfoot
Learn about clubfoot, a congenital foot deformity, and its causes and treatment options at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
What is celiac disease? And who needs a gluten-free diet?
Most likely you know someone who has celiac disease, whether it’s a family member, a friend or your child’s classmate. Celiac disease is actually quite common. Roughly 1 in 133 people have celiac disease...
Ophthalmology and Optometry Team
Meet the Ophthalmology and Optometry team at Children's Mercy.
Treating Group A Streptococcal Infections
Although invasive GAS infections are on the rise, outside of peritonsillar abscess, these infections generally do not arise from pharyngitis. Thus, we should continue to be diligent in testing only...