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Stroke: Ben's Story
Call it a mother’s intuition, but Amber McKinnon had an uneasy feeling the entire time she was pregnant that something just wasn’t right. Then on Jan. 13, 2017, baby Benjamin was born full term at Saint...
ACEs and Mental Health in Adolescents - Hot Topics - October 2022
A recent CDC study found that 73% of high school students experienced at least one ACE during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of ACEs increased, mental health worsened. Screening for depression in...
Framework for Improvement
Resources A framework for problem solving Children’s Mercy uses a standard approach for continuous improvement that is referred to as the Framework for Problem Solving. Many of us were socialized to think...
Out-of-Pocket Cost Comparison
Below are actual claims for children insured by major health insurance companies to show the difference in out-of-pocket costs when Children's Mercy is included in a plan and excluded from a plan.
ADHD Treatment: Medications
CHADD ADHD Quick Facts: Medications in Treatment CDC ADHD Treatment Healthy Children ADHD Medications ADHD Medication Guide When deciding to start medications, prescribers should take into account the...
What the heck is social jet lag and why it’s harmful to your teen
Does this sound like your teenager – stays up late on the weekend and sleeps in the next day or takes frequent naps to “catch up” on some Zs.
About
The Rising T1DE Alliance (Rising T1DE) was launched in 2020 through a $8.5 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Charitable Trust to Children’s Mercy to rapidly innovate and scale quality...
Assure Pregnancy Test is Negative
LexiComp (2016) places valproic acid in Category X for migraine prophylaxis and Category D for all other indications when assessing Pregnancy Risk Factors. For medications that are in either category X or...
Opportunities to Make a Difference
Go ahead, make a difference. We’ll help. Harvesters photo Just like you, we’re passionate about pediatrics because we care about the wellbeing of children, our community – and building a better future.
Resources for Researchers
Resources at Children’s Mercy Research Institute assist researchers and include everything from laboratory services to informatics programs and large-scale data repositories.
Halo Gravity Traction
American College of Surgeons Verified Center Halo gravity traction is a technique of applying traction to the spine pre-operatively through a metal ring (halo) that is attached to your child’s head. Not...
Focal Intracranial Infection
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Physical Activity for Heart Health
Physical activity, exercise, and limited sedentary time are important for a healthy lifestyle. Not only does physical activity help with keeping your heart healthy, but it also reduces insulin resistance...
Imagine Your Potential at Children's Mercy
Let’s connect at AAP to discuss a future opportunity with Children’s Mercy.
Bryson's Story
Catching that football one-handed and scoring is almost every player’s dream, and 14-year-old Bryson Ewart is no different. In fact, ever since he can remember, he’s played catch in the back yard with his...
IBD Team
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Meet the Team Patient Review...
Asthma Guidelines - State-of-the-Art Pediatrics - July 2022
Guidelines for asthma care have recently changed. Help families understand when and why to use each type of inhaler for optimal asthma control.
Bylaws
The Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of patients and families for the best quality of care. The...
Wise Use of Antibiotics April 2021
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Wise Use of Antibiotics May 2022
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...