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Hidden dangers: Protecting your home from unseen threats

As parents, we strive to create a safe and healthy environment for our children. However, some threats to our homes are not always visible. Understanding these unseen dangers and knowing how to mitigate...

5 teen relationship red flags

I spend a lot of time talking to patients and parents about healthy relationships. It’s common for teens to have some less-than-great experiences as they take more ownership over their social lives. With...

Kulesa Lab Applies New Technology to Research Childhood Cancer and Other Diseases

Dr. Paul Kulesa's research focuses on neural crest cell development in the embryo and how these cells migrate long distances and differentiate into specific cell types (bone, cartilage and neurons).

Resources for helping kids process the anniversary of the Super Bowl parade shootings

The horrific events that took place after the 2024 Chiefs parade and rally at Union Station may again strike fear a year later, especially for children and families who were at the parade...

How to support your kids through big life changes

Most children will experience impactful life changes – “big” changes. Even expected life transitions can be stressful and feel “big” to kids, such as a sibling leaving for college, transitioning from...

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NICU to Now: Jeremiah’s story

Meet Jeremiah  family photo 6-year-old Jeremiah is always singing. Sometimes he sings in Creole (which his mom’s Haitian family speaks), sometimes in English, sometimes in a language all his own. This...

Tick Removal

Remove the tick as soon as possible to reduce the chances of infection   Use a pair of clean tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the skin as possible Pull upward using slow, steady...

Understanding anaphylaxis: A guide for parents

Most parents have one main goal: to keep their kids safe. When there is something out of your control that threatens your child’s safety, it can be scary – and an allergic reaction is one of those things.

5 Children’s Mercy Employees Receive 2024 Patient Care Services Research Grants

Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s Patient Care Services Research (PCSR) awarded five grants to employees in 2024, totaling just over $9,000. Each grant covers a project period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026.

EsVan Risk Assessment

Esbenshade/Vanderbilt (EsVan) Model  Risk of Blood Stream Infection   Minimal Risk Intermediate Risk High Risk   Predicted Risk < 10% Predicted Risk 10 - < 40% Predicted Risk > 40%  ...

Medication Assisted Treatment for Adolescent Opioid Use Disorder

Medication assisted treatment provides those with opioid use disorder prescribed medications that help with cravings and withdrawal   Local Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Resources   Children'...

What's the Diagnosis?: Periorificial Dermatitis

Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases...

Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: Update on Bird Flu (H5N1)

Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program In July of this year, this column provided an update about a...

Vaccine Update: ACIP Updates the Immunization Schedule Recommendations for Bexsero (MenB-4C)

Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing On Oct.

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis – Updates and Pearls for the Pediatric Practitioner

Column Author: Joshua Saucedo, MD|Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow   Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic...

Making the most of being inpatient and resources to make the most of your stay

As a mom, the last thing you want to hear your child’s doctor say is “I think you should be admitted to the hospital.” My 13-year-old son is generally a healthy boy, but he does have a medical diagnosis...

Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: HIV and Infant Feeding Today: Pediatric Providers as Advocates Supporting Informed Choice

Column Author: Diane Petrie, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, AACRN, CPN Column Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program Until recently...

Heart Transplant Program: 10 yr. Anniversary

It's two high-fives to 10 years and top 10 U.S. News ranking for our heart transplant program! To celebrate, heartfelt congratulations were given to care team members who dedicate their service and...

Pediatric Bioethics: New Insights into Vulnerability

Column Author: Brian S. Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Bioethics; Interim Director, Pediatric Bioethics Column Editor: Amita Amonker, MD, FAAP | Pediatric Hospitalist |