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Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat
Description: Learn basic pediatric head and neck exam and anatomy; understand basic middle-ear pathology and interventions; airway pathology; and work up and common head and neck disease processes.
Hem/Onc/BMT PFAC Members
Hem/Onc/BMT Members Chalene Base Rosaland Daniels Sarah Dippel Ryan Faddis Kirsten Finn Tracy Gay Bethany Luther View Story Tracy Nagel Michelle Pixler Lori Werth I am a proud mother of 3 daughters...
Research Affirms Behavioral Health Care for Underserved
Children’s Mercy psychologists are shedding light on an integrated approach to expand access to behavioral health care for underserved children.
Beacon Clinic Consultative Services
Beacon Clinic Consultative Services We want to help rural community providers keep children with medical complexity in their hometowns as much as possible. Thus, the Beacon Program offers our consultative...
Medical Student Clerkship
Medical Student Clerkship Children's Mercy is the host site for clerkships from three universities: the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine and...
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Our clinical laboratories provide inpatient, outpatient and outreach laboratory services for Children's Mercy patients and the greater Kansas City community.
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics January 2022
On March 29, 2019, Children’s Mercy hosted a remarkable series of lectures and presentations about immigrants, refugees and caring for children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first presentation was at...
What to Expect Before Visiting Children's Mercy
Information and tips for kids and caregivers prepare for a visit to Children's Mercy. Includes information about admission, clinical procedures, what to bring, and more.
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.
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...
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...
Medical Student Research Program
Research Rotations For medical students who would like to participate in a 4-week research rotation, please view our Pediatric Research page. If you are a UMKC or KU student, please contact your advisor.
Food Allergies: are more kids allergic to food or are we just more aware?
From peanut-free school lunches to gluten-free birthday parties. If it seems like more and more kids have food allergies these days – you’re not alone in that thought. Most likely you’ve even had...
What to Expect During Your IBD Visit
What should I expect during my child's first IBD visit? Please plan on being in the clinic for about 2-3 hours. During this visit, you and your child will be seen by all of the following (feel...