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Bioethics: The Role of the Clinical Ethicist
When complex ethical situations arise in clinical practice, often in high-stakes situations with uncertainty, clinical ethics consultation may be helpful to patients, families, surrogates and clinicians.
Adelante Kansas City Receives Funding from Multiple Organizations to Grow Program
Dr. Cowden received a one-year, $100,000 grant from the Health Forward Foundation that wrapped up in July 2023 as well as a one-year, $70,000 grant from the REACH Healthcare Foundation. Both grants are...
Are you ready to talk about the birds and the bees? A parent's guide to the sex talk
There is no easy way to say this - it's probably time to have the talk. The sooner you start preparing for it, the better. “The talk” is a rite of passage for most parents, but it can be uncomfortable.
Preparing for your first appointment with Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
It's nice to know what to expect when you are bringing your child to the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic at Children's Mercy. Below is some important information and reminders before your...
Gift Planning Team
The current Gift Planning Team at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Delivering Complex Medical Care Via Telemedicine: TJ’s Story
Meet TJ At a time when social distancing and remote living are more in-demand than ever, 9-year-old TJ DeCow and his family are trendsetters. “We live on a little farm in the middle of a field near a small...
Tomoo Iwakuma, MD, PhD, and Children's Mercy Research Institute Receive Funding to Support Osteosarcoma Research
Dr. Tomoo Iwakuma, a Children's Mercy researcher, has received a 1-year, $25,000 2021 Research Catalyst award from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Pediatric Sports Medicine Fellowship
Our Sports Medicine Center Faculty and Fellows Meet the Team How to Apply With the epidemic of sports-related injuries over the past decade, our Sports Medicine Center has been growing by leaps and bounds...
Nephrology- 400th transplant John Paredes Story
“I can do this” — how 400th kidney transplant recipient kept fighting After driving through the night with no sleep, John Paredes just wanted to get there. “I was nervous, excited, waiting for the car ride...
Garrett Jordan's Dream Job
You couldn’t blame Garrett Jordan if he never wanted to see the inside of Children’s Mercy—or any other hospital—again. But Garrett, who had 28 facial surgeries at Children's Mercy from birth to age 22...
Safe sleep tips so the whole family can get good zzz’s
When expecting a new baby, you’re prepared to get less sleep. But be sure to also prepare a safe sleep environment for baby – so when they are sleeping soundly, you can too. Safe sleep goes beyond the...
Beacon Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Beacon Logo The Beacon PFAC works in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of Beacon Program and Clinic families for the best quality of care. The council...
Wrenley’s Story
Wrenley in car seat Late on August 8, Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA, congenital cardiac surgeon; William Gibson, DO, Surgical Director, Cardiac Transplantation; and James O’Brien, MD, FACS, Co-Director of the Ward...
Down Syndrome - Autism Clinic
The Down Syndrome - Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) Clinic at Children’s Mercy offers specialized services to children with the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder and their...
Dr. Paprocki Receives Award from Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Gather Data Surrounding Growth Hormone Therapy, Sleep Disturbances
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual disabilities, behavioral problems, sleep abnormalities, and obesity due to extreme hunger. In infancy, signs and symptoms...
Dr. Jordan Jones Receives Funding to Study Patient Understanding of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Diagnosis, Develop Educational Tool
Dr. Jones’ project, “Patient Understanding of Disease and Clinical Needs After Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome,” aims to gain more knowledge about patients’ and families’ understanding of Ehlers Danlos...
Oncology
Hematology/oncology adult provider list 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...
Leukemia and Lymphoma Research
Children’s Mercy has played an integral role in research trials as the region’s only NCI Children’s Oncology Group (COG) cancer center. Our collaborative approach brings the most advanced treatment to your...
IV Escalation Plan
References Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2023). Immediate IV access, IV escalation plan. https://www.chop.edu/clinical-pathway/sepsis-immediate-iv-access-iv-escalation-plan-ed-inpatient-picu Weiss...
Fluid Resuscitation
Fluid Therapy Administer a LR or NS fluid bolus of 10-20 mL/kg if shock present Monitor response to fluids (Vital Sign Targets and Clinical Goals for Initial Resuscitation) Tailor fluid therapy to the...