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Status Epilepticus: Initial Management

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...

Cleft Palate and Hartsfield Syndrome: Hezekiah's Story

Eight-year-old Hezekiah is thriving despite his complex medical needs, thanks to the Cleft Lip and Palate team at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

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Back-to-school checklist: Essential steps for a successful start

School is right around the corner and so is the task of making sure your kids are prepared. On top of regular supply list, we’ve created a list of commonly overlooked tasks to help ensure your kids are...

NICU to Now: Kaydee’s Story

Kaydee started her journey as a premature newborn, weighing only 1 pound and 6 ounces. She faced significant challenges, including severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and was transferred to our Level IV NICU...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Top 6 Tips and Tricks for Treating Ticks

Column Author: Ann Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS | Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy Column Author: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI |

The Link - June 2024

Our June issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - June 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: Pediatric Headaches Giving You a Headache? Read the...

Visual Diagnosis: What's the Diagnosis?

Column Author & Editor: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship   Case 1: A 15-year-old male presents for evaluation of “zits.” He reports a one-year...

4 ways to keep your Independence Day sparkling and safe!

Sparklers and fireworks are Independence Day pastimes. Unfortunately for some, this holiday can also include an emergency room visit due to a firework injury. By following a few tips below, you can make...

Vaccine Update: Staying Current with Hepatitis B Recommendations

Column Author: Maria A. Martinez MSN, MBA, RN, CPN Column Editor: Douglas S. Swanson, MD | Medical Director, Occupational Health   Globally, viral hepatitis infections result in 3,500 deaths...

Evidence Based Strategies: Pediatric Headaches Giving You a Headache?

Column Author: Tess Schultz, DO | Pediatric Resident  Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   Although headache in the...

Hailey’s Story

Meet Hailey    Hailey with Dr. Ginn in 2013 Ten years ago, our annual report featured the story of Hailey, a 17-month-old who overcame medulloblastoma, one of the most common pediatric malignant brain...

Jack and Geoff's Story

Meet Jack and Geoff   Geoff and Jack   Jack with Kidney donor dad There are 100,000+ people waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States...and many more potential donors who could give a...

The Link - May 2024

Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - May 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: First Steps of Identifying Musculoskeletal Infections...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Precision Medicine – Where Are We Today? The GOLDILOKS® Clinic- Genomic- and Ontogeny-Linked Dose Individualization and cLinical Optimization for KidS

Column Author: Tracy Sandritter, PharmD, BCPPS | Clinical Specialist, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Innovation; Adjunct Professor, UMKC School of Pharmacy. Alexa Pagano...

Share Your Story

When it comes to kids' health, our job extends beyond our hospital and clinic doors. Being a leader in children's health means working in partnership with the community to ensure a world of wellbeing...

A thank you to nurses

Nurses do more than care for their patients medically. They are the hands the patients hold during times of uncertainty. They are the source of comfort and expertise families travel miles for. Their...

Jack's Story

  Meet Jack  Jack with toy set Then and Now: Inside Jack’s Transplant Journey Jack with Warady In 2019, Inside Pediatrics featured Jack, a toddler whose kidneys were failing. Today, he’s a wide...

Proton Therapy Reduces the Risk of Long-term Radiation Effects

The newest form of cancer treatment, proton therapy, delivers precisely focused radiation and decreases the likelihood of adverse effects.

The Link - March 2024

Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - March 2024 Identifying and Treating Adolescent Depression: Evidence Based Strategies Read...