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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...

Contact the Critical Care Transport Team

Transport business office/crew's quarters (816) 234-3166 Transport Leadership Christy Dressler, MHA, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CMTE Director of Transport  cdressler@cmh.edu  (816) 802-1112 Billy Gardner...

Anorectal Malformation (ARM)

When a baby is born with an absent, malformed, or displaced anus (the opening at the end of the digestive tract), this is called an anorectal malformation (ARM).

Ways to reduce chemicals in your child’s food

Almost every time you walk into the grocery store there is a new food item. It’s a wonder how the stores fit everything on the shelves. But have you ever wondered about the additives in all these foods?

How early work experience can positively impact kids

One of the best things I get to see in my role is the change in confidence in young adults after getting a job or starting a volunteer experience. In my role as the Project RISE manager at Children’s Mercy...

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...

Research | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Children’s Mercy Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program aims to train future physician scientists. This is done through abundant exposure to clinical, basic science and translational research...

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction 2023

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a relatively common congenital abnormality in the neonatal population with a reported incidence ranging from 6 to 20%.  Unlike infectious conjunctivitis, nasolacrimal...

Atopic Dermatitis: Noninfected - Wet Wraps

Wet wraps: Are used to help moisturize and soothe the skin. TO BE USED WITH TOPICAL STEROIDS AND MOISTURIZERS ONLY (not with Protopic or Elidel). For a demonstration of how to apply wet wraps...

Rumination Disorder: Austin's Story

Meet Austin   Meet Austin Eleven-year-old Austin Hasenohr excels at special-effects makeup. He also makes stop-motion animation movies and cartoon drawing animation on his phone, is accomplished at...

Febrile Infant: HSV Risk

HSV risk factors: Less than 46 Days Old   Ill appearance (off guideline) Prematurity: <37 weeks EGA - off guideline Maternal history of genital HSV lesions  Maternal fever from 48 hours before...

Coverage Area and Heliport Information

The Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport Program, which began in 1971, has two bases currently at Children's Mercy main campus near downtown Kansas City, Mo and at Children's Mercy Kansas in...

General Orthopedics

Request an Appointment Meet the Team Refer a Patient Children’s Mercy cares for children with all kinds of orthopedic concerns. Our providers are trained in the most current diagnostic and treatment methods...

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

Interviews with pediatric subspecialists on timely, relevant content for physicians and providers who care for children. Continuing education credit available for some sessions.

Music Therapy Internship Program

The Music Therapy Internship Program at Children's Mercy is committed to providing a quality learning experience that will enable the student to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be an...

Dacryocystocele 2023

Dacryocystoceles are typically noted shortly after birth and appear as a bluish swelling of the skin overlying the lacrimal sac and superior displacement of the medial canthal tendons. It is recommended...

Exclusion Criteria

Concern for sepsis: Sepsis - ED/Inpatient  Sepsis - ICU Chronic kidney disease. Suspected OR known genitourinary abnormalities, such as (but not limited to): previous genitourinary surgery (other than...

Nutrition for Injury Recovery in Athletes

  Injuries and sports participation are a common occurrence and proper nutrition can assist with a speedier return to play. Poor nutrition lengthens recovery time due to impairing the healing process. ...

Eosinophilic Asthma: Hunter's Story

In a matter of a few hours, Hunter Box went from being a healthy, active 17-year-old, to a severely ill teen struggling for his next breath. After two hospitalizations, he was diagnosed with eosinophilic...

Hypersensation of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Amarissa’s Story

Meet Amarissa Ice cream, popsicles, pepperoni pizza and fish sticks are just a few of 4 ½-year-old Amarissa Hampton’s favorite foods. But until just a few months ago, the tiny girl with the wispy light...