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Preceptors
Preceptors Residency Leadership Team Alex Oschman, PharmD, BCPPS aoschman@cmh.edu PGY2 Pediatric RPD Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - NICU SOP: Purdue University PGY1: Children’s Mercy PGY2: Pediatrics...
Educational Offerings
Learn about the educational offerings for health care professionals provided by Children's Mercy. Grands Rounds, programs, courses, training, and events are all available to those looking to further...
Adaptive Sports Medicine Program
The Adaptive Sports Medicine program at Children’s Mercy provides comprehensive evaluation and guidance for children and teens with all types of disabilities who want to participate in sports.
Gastroenterology
Adult gastroenterology 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 in-network providers.
Concussion Treatment
Concussions can happen during almost any sport. If you are concerned that your student-athlete has a concussion, they should be removed from play immediately and seen by a health care professional as soon...
Preventive Cardiology
The Preventive Cardiology program at Children’s Mercy was established by Dr. Geetha Raghuveer, and is a part of the Ward Family Heart Center. This program is designed to benefit children who are at an...
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...
Kawasaki Disease: Instructions for Caregivers
Links to printable handouts: English Spanish These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals...
Education
As a champion for children, learn about the impact of your gift on education at Children's Mercy.
Group Volunteers
Your company or community group can make a big difference for kids and families by volunteering for just a few hours! Learn more.
Test Page
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees...
Food Assistance Resources in Kansas City
Find resources for your family and share with your community.
Celebrating uniqueness in children: A parent's guide
Explore ways of celebrating uniqueness in children. Teach them to embrace differences and build a positive self-image from an early age.
March 2026
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State of the Art Pediatrics: Pediatric Pulmonology Year in Review 2025
As 2026 commences, we reflect on the advancements in pediatric pulmonology in 2025. There was an overall theme of improved and personalized treatment plans for children with chronic lung disease, such as...
Mental Health: Anxiety - The Silent Elephant in the Room
The word “anxiety” carries a wide variety of meanings for both clinicians and patients. Understanding the mosaic of anxiety disorders and their varied presentations is essential for treating one of the...
Vaccine Update: The Impact of War on Global Vaccination Rates
War and conflict impact a staggering number of children. A total of 473 million children, or 1 in 6 globally, reside in a region impacted by conflict.1 These areas include Afghanistan, Democratic Republic...
Mental Health: Green Space and Nature Connection Enhances Children’s Mental Health
Parks and gardens do more than beautify neighborhoods—they boost children’s brains, emotions and social skills. Research increasingly shows that green spaces like parks, gardens and tree-lined streets play...
Port-A-Cath Prep
What is a port? A port is a tube used to give your body important medicine and to remove small amounts of blood if you need a blood test. It looks like a button with a soft, squishy center. Some kids...
Pediatric Bioethics: Misinformation, Misdiagnoses and Other Online Missteps
Recent data suggests that between 40% and 80% of parents search online about their child’s symptoms before going to the doctor. They may even come to their appointments with a preformed idea of what their...