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Getting an IV
This is an IV. An IV is a small tube that is used to give your body water or medicine. It may also be used to get blood for a blood test. Numbing options At Children’s Mercy, we often use a J-tip or...
Powering Families Webinar Series
A monthly series of free webinars. Connect with Children’s Mercy Kansas City experts and partners on a variety of topics, including healthy eating, financial resources, anxiety and depression, kids’ safety...
Peds Guide References
PedsGuide App References Asthma Atopic Dermatitis Autism Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) Congenital Syphilis Diabetes/Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Febrile Infant Resuscitation Seizure & Epilepsy...
Apps for Providers
Children’s Mercy offers a variety of apps to assist health care professionals. Learn about our Child Protector, Pediatric Decision Support, and Learning Center apps.
Illuminate: Lighting the Path Forward for Mental Health
Illuminate is a 5-year, $275 million plan to address the youth mental health crisis through early intervention, equitable access, expanded services and research.
Pharmacy Services
The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy features a full-service pharmacy. Note: The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy accepts credit, debit, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings...
NIH Award Expands Study of Pediatric Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Research, Supports Pathway Towards Increasing Diversity Research
Judith Ikerionwu, assistant clinical research coordinator, is using this supplement award for her project, “Understanding the Barriers in Participant Retention and Efficient Recruitment Methods in the...
Cleft Palate Program
Our comprehensive team follows more than 1,500 children born with cleft lip/palate. The Frederick J. McCoy Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic is recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association...
Experts in Surgery
No surgery is routine when it is your child in the operating room. Whether your child needs a simple outpatient procedure or a complex, life-saving surgery, you want the very best surgical team on the job.
Genomic Answers for Kids: Sharing Project Data
Genomic Answers for Kids uses new and innovative ways to share project data, publications, and guide researchers on accessing the data.
Salaries and Benefits for Residents and Fellows
The training programs at Children's Mercy provide a yearly stipend, plus variety of perks, benefits and on-site services to help make the residents/fellows' experience positive and rewarding.
Things to know about tonsillectomy
We’ve all been to the doctor where they check your vitals, heart, lungs and neck, among other things. But, what are they even checking in the mouth? It’s the tonsils! For kids, this is the part where they...
Hypertension Clinic
The Hypertension Clinic at Children’s Mercy provides specialized care for children with high blood pressure. Our clinic team includes pediatric nephrologists and highly trained nurse practitioners who work...
Torn ACL: Hartwell’s Story
Meet Hartwell As a high school junior, Hartwell Taylor had a goal—to wrestle his way to the Kansas state championships in the 126-pound weight class—and win! “I was drawn to wrestling as a child because it’s...
Angelman Syndrome: Maddie's Story
Four-year-old Maddie loves cheese and fruit snack gummies, being right in the middle of the action, and playing with her twin sister, Kellie, and older brother, Colin. When she was diagnosed with Angelman...
Healthy Home Assessment Reports
If you received a Healthy Home Assessment Advisory Plan, here are the additional pages that support the results of your assessment: Scope of Environmental Health Assessment Understanding Your Home...
Urine Blockage
Urine blockage in newborns The kidneys and urinary system keep fluids and natural chemicals in the body balanced. There are several types of blockages that can develop while a baby is in the womb that...
Electrolyte Management
METABOLIC ABNORMALITY DEFINITION MANAGEMENT Hyperkalemia (Moderate and asymptomatic) K between 6 – 7 mEq/L Restrict K intake. EKG and cardiac monitoring. If tolerating oral intake, administer potassium...
Care Management and Coordination
Our goal is to support patients and families in the hospital and at home. We work closely with patients and families, nurses, social workers, physicians, home care staff, insurance providers and the...
Dialysis Program
Dialysis The Dialysis Program at Children's Mercy cares for children with all types of kidney disorders who need renal replacement therapy with dialysis. Our program is nationally and...