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Conditions Managed by the Fetal Health Center
Discover the range of fetal conditions treated at the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center.
Explore Gift Planning
By creating a legacy gift, you’re making an investment in the future of Children’s Mercy, and children receiving care now and in the future. Learn more.
The Great Cover-Up
There are a lot of parents in the world. I don’t know the exact number or percentage but it’s a lot. We can all agree there are a lot of parents. And with parents come opinions. You’ll receive parenting...
Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
Our PICU Faculty and Fellows Meet the PICU Team How to Apply Our Program is Growing! Starting with the 2026-2027 1st year class, Children’s Mercy will be recruiting for three PICU fellows/year. This is...
Bylaws
Beacon Program’s mission Provide a patient- and family-centered primary care medical home for children with medical complexity and their siblings. Our team communicates with health care providers in...
Prader-Willi Syndrome Clinic
Experts in several specialties provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
14. Asthma Management in the PICU
Asthma Clinical Practice Guidelines Status Asthmaticus Defined as a condition of progressively worsening bronchospasm and respiratory dysfunction caused by asthma. When unresponsive to standard...
Palliative Care
The Children’s Mercy Palliative Care Team is a select group of providers dedicated to supporting your family as you care for a child with significant health care needs...
Kidney Care: Education for Kids and Families
Easy-to-understand videos about pediatric kidney and bone disease, anemia and transplant labs.
Enuresis and Voiding Disorder Clinic
Bedwetting in children Bedwetting, or enuresis, is a common problem in childhood, affecting 5-7 million children each year. However, it’s a sensitive topic which can be difficult for parents to approach.
Pediatric Bioethics: Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: First Look
Column Author: Vanessa S. Watkins, MPH, FACHE, CHES | Bioethics Program Manager; Certificate Program Administrative Director Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine...
How to enjoy a safe and festive holiday season
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re getting ready for holiday celebrations, decking the halls of your home with festive décor and preparing for the excited chatter of...
Food Texture Types
Eating and drinking is hard work and is not always automatic. Here you will find strategies for progressing from bottle to cup drinking and for progressing from pureed foods to more complex table foods.
Nutrition Counseling and Meal Planning
You and your family* can receive nutrition counseling and meal planning services through the Take CARE Employee Clinic's on-site Registered Dietitian. You can receive help with: Managing conditions such...
Healthy Schools
Children need our support The proportion of children who have obesity has increased three-fold since 1976. Changes in our kids’ environments, including schools, have contributed to the increase in...
Resolutions from real kids
The saying goes "new year, new me" and for many, the beginning of a new year can be the start of changes they want to include in their life. Whether 2024 is a time for re-invention, learning a new...
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Resources What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes swelling, stiffness, and pain of the joints. It can affect one or many joints...
Preserving Our Proud Past
Nearly everyone owns at least a few treasures from their past – whether it’s some photos and ticket stubs in the corner of a dresser drawer or tubs of family heirlooms in the basement. Photo: Berry...
Evidence Based Strategies: Serum Sickness-Like Reaction
A patient comes to the emergency department with a faint maculopapular rash. He is experiencing joint pain and edema in his left hand and right knee. Upon arrival, he is febrile with a temperature of 38.3...
Home Care: Lucas' Story
Lucas Whitacre started life as a healthy, happy baby. But when he reached the 4-month-old mark, he began vomiting several times a day and losing weight. At first, doctors thought Lucas might have...