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Make the season bright: KC area holiday displays
This season, many families are looking for ways to celebrate the season while social distancing. Outdoor events and driving to look at holiday lights is a tradition that doesn’t have to change. Here are...
Grant Awarded to Explore Age-Related COVID-19 Symptoms
Genomic and Cellular Predictors of COVID-19 in Children combines single-cell approaches with deep genetic sequencing.
Be safe during any summer plan!
It’s finally sweet, sweet summertime! You’ve likely spent the cold, dreary months looking forward to this time of year – vacations, pool days, campouts under the stars and much more. Don’t let injuries or...
Fast Facts
Warfarin is generally started on day 1 or 2 of heparin or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) therapy. Heparin or LMWH administration should overlap with warfarin for a minimum of 6 days and until INR (
Maintenance and Monitoring
Once a therapeutic standard heparin level is obtained draw CBC, PT, aPTT and/or heparin level at least daily. Measure platelet counts daily. If platelet count decreases below 150,000/microL or drops by ≥
The Value of Kindness
Giving back and acts of kindness have been a part of the fabric of Children’s Mercy since our very beginning, starting with the spirit of our Founding Berry Sisters. Another example is lifelong Children’s...
Hepatobiliary Surgical Program
Meet the Team Children’s Mercy provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability to customize comprehensive care for your child and...
Preparing for a PICC Line
You are going to get a PICC line at Children's Mercy Kansas City. Watch the video below and read the step-by-step process with photos to prepare. Step-by-step process A PICC line is a long skinny tube...
School KIDS 2.0: Frequently Asked Questions
The School KIDS Program will test for respiratory viral infections in North Kansas City Schools to better understand how these infections affect children in schools.
Genomic Medicine Center: Building the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Research Today
The Genomic Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City provides clinical genomic services and conducts innovative genomic research, including the Genomic Answer for Kids (GA4K) program. The team has...
What to Expect at a Feeding Evaluation
What to expect at a feeding evaluation During a feeding evaluation, the speech pathologist will ask about concerns you have regarding the child’s feeding and swallowing. They will gather information...
Why kids hit – and what parents can do about it
It’s a scenario many parents are probably familiar with: one second your children are playing quietly together, and then all of a sudden, you hear crying and shouts of “Mom, they hit me!” When this happens...
Sleep Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine
The psychology of sleep Sometimes, behavioral or psychological factors may contribute to your child’s sleep problems. Children’s Mercy has a specialized Sleep Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine...
Critical Care Transport Safety
Safety is the top priority for Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport. Safety awareness is integrated into all aspects of the transport program. Each day people entrust the transport teams with their...
Fetal Cardiology: Hazel's Story
Children’s Mercy—the best care for Hazel’s heart Not knowing. Nothing is worse when you’re dealing with the health of your child—especially your unborn child. That’s how Leigh Anna Moffet and her husband...
Epilepsy Keto: Reed's Story
Reed Williams was seemingly healthy the first 12 months of life, but shortly after his first birthday, he was sitting at the dinner table one night when suddenly his whole body drooped to one side. “We...
Preparing for Spine Surgery
Find out what to expect when you have spine surgery at Children's Mercy...
Abnormal Thyroid
Recommendations for pediatricians regarding diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a Children's Mercy specialist.
Myelomeningocele: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
After 24 hours of life, check post void residuals. To check post void residual, perform clean intermittent catheterization immediately after wet diaper. If post void residual is consistently above 20 ml...
Sports and mental wellness: 8 things parents need to know
Being a teenager can be a complex time in life. The teen years are a time of tremendous growth, change, challenges and self-discovery. Sports can create amazing opportunities for growth for a teen, and...