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Four rules of lawn mower safety
Spring has sprung! We all know what that means…mowing season has arrived. You probably have the one friend who LOVES to mow, but for most people it is a hot, sweaty and dirty task at the bottom of the “
Faculty - Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship
Our faculty consists of seven board-certified pulmonologists and three specialists in sleep medicine, along with support from nursing, respiratory therapy, nutrition, and social work. Our...
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
When critical cardiac support is needed, children and their families can rely on the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Children's Mercy. The 24-bed specialized inpatient unit provides round-the-clock...
Stroke: Sadie's Story
To look at 2-year-old Sadie Ewy, you would never know that just before she was born, she had a stroke that affected the right side of her body. That’s why the right-handed “high-five” she gave her...
WHO Updates HPV Schedule Recommendations
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a single-dose (off-label) schedule can provide similar efficacy and durability of protection to a two-dose schedule.
Order a Diagnostic Test for Radiology
Order a Diagnostic Test for Radiology.
Transition to Adulthood - Medical Insurance Choices for Adults
It is important to start to think about insurance options. Talk with your care team early. Start to ask questions when you turn 16 years old. To start this process, you need to Understand...
Transition to Adulthood: Orthopedics
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. If you currently have no...
Student DNA Decoding Challenge
The lights of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute aren’t just another beautiful addition to the skyline of Kansas City. The lights of the CMRI building are a design based on DNA sequences and...
Update on the Role of Allergy in Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: A Clinical Perspective
Many studies show that a relationship exists between functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) and food allergies. In this article, Craig Friesen, MD, Jennifer Colombo, MD, and Jennifer Schurman, PhD...
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery that is performed allowing a child to receive an enema through their belly button or abdomen. The goal of the surgery is to make the enema process easier on everyone and work...
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...
Spine Care Outreach Services
Orthopedic Outreach Clinic in Wichita, Kansas In addition to telemedicine clinics, members of the Spine Care team travel to Wichita, Kansas every three months, providing new evaluations and...
Throat and Airway
Conditions we treat Airway problems (breathing problems) Difficulty breathing through mouth or nose. Chronic nasal congestion. History of having a tracheotomy tube. History of needing ventilator support...
How parents can make a healthier environment for healthier kids (on Earth Day and every day)
This Earth Day, your family might be spending time in local community gardens, planting trees with neighbors, or gathering to celebrate in the great outdoors. These are great ways to support Mother Nature...
Ankle Injuries
Injuries to the ankle are among the most frequently occurring injuries that face athletes in nearly every sport. Ankle injuries can occur during running, jumping or even walking. Though ankle injuries...
Patient Education
Children’s Mercy inpatients: Patient education on rivaroxaban will be provided and documented by Children’s Mercy inpatient pharmacists. Education will include potential for adverse drug reactions and...
Children's Mercy Joplin
Children's Mercy Joplin provides in-person, telehealth and follow-up pediatric visits for more than 30 specialty clinics.
Language Assistance Filipino
Sumusunod ang Children’s Mercy sa mga naaangkop na Pederal na batas sa karapatang sibil at hindi nandidiskrimina batay sa lahi, kulay, bansang pinagmulan, edad, kapansanan o kasarian. PAUNAWA: Kung...
Language Assistance Swahili
Children’s Mercy ametimiza mahitaji ya sheria za serikali kuu na hana ubaguzi wa kikabila, rangi, asili, umri, ilemavu ama jinsia. KUMBUKA: Ikiwa unazungumza Kiswahili, unaweza kupata, huduma za lugha...