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AOM – Otitis Externa
Otitis externa (“swimmer’s ear”) is inflammation of the external ear canal leading to severe otalgia and tenderness to palpation. Erythema, edema, drainage, and pruritis may be present. It is often preceded...
Family Advisory Board Accomplishments
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Identified Areas of Focus: Selected key areas of focus including Access and Wait Times, Emergency Department Experience, and Care...
Stick it to ticks this summer – easy ways to avoid, remove and treat tick bites
As we kick off the summer season, there’s a lot to be excited about—sunshine, family vacations and tons of outdoor fun. But one thing to remember as your family is outside more often is to check for ticks...
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Description: A typical schedule will consist of both inpatient and outpatient experiences. On the inpatient rehabilitation service, the student will work directly with a fellow and attending seeing...
Rett Syndrome: Quinn's Story
Living with Rett syndrome Angie Cunningham will readily admit that having a child diagnosed with Rett syndrome makes life a bit more complex. This rare neurodevelopmental disorder begins to show its effects...
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Our Genomic Medicine Center Faculty and Fellows Email Us How to Apply The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) fellowship at Children’s Mercy is a 36-month accredited American Board of Medical Genetics...
Critical Care Transport: Matthew's Story
First-time parents Natalie and Phillip Meznar breezed through pregnancy, labor and delivery without complications. But all that changed shortly following the birth of their son, Matthew. “At birth, we only...
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...
Dr. Vivekanand Yadav Receives Funding to Study Gene Mutations of Lethal Pediatric Brain Tumor with Goal of New Potential Therapies
Dr. Yadav’s study, “Epigenetically activated ID1 is a key transcriptional regulator of DIPG invasion and is targetable with cannabidiol,” will explore the gene responsible for the lethal pediatric brain...
Academic Curriculum - Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical experience Evaluations are conducted with a wide range of patient populations including: epilepsy brain tumors spina bifida hydrocephalus neurofibromatosis tuberous sclerosis acquired brain injury...
Population Health
The Population Health area of emphasis at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) aims to translate the possible into everyday reality; working to deliver the hospital’s considerable range of...
Pediatric Research
Description: To provide a health professions student (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry) with a structured research experience that is designed to impart upon the student general principles of...
Ear Tubes
Did you know your child can still get ear infections with ear tubes? The infection will look different. You should see drainage coming out of their ear(s). It will be a liquid that looks like mucus or...
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Program
Our Department Faculty and Trainees Follow Us Email The Child Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Children's Mercy provides training as a Major Area of Study as defined by the Stages of Education...
Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
Our Department Faculty and Fellows Meet the Team How to Apply The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship at Children's Mercy is a one-year program approved and accredited by the American Association for...
Rehabilitation
Adult rehabilitation medicine providers 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...
Managing Functional Constipation
Recommendations for pediatricians regarding diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a Children's Mercy specialist.
Gastrointestinal Polyposis
Polyps—abnormal tissue growths in the large intestine—are relatively common in children and generally do not mean anything in terms of risk of serious illness. However, there is a select subgroup who have...
Maternal Fetal Transport
When expecting moms have a medical emergency, there are two patients who need care—mom and baby. The award-winning Children's Mercy Transport team partners with experts from our Elizabeth J. Ferrell...
Raising kids who love to give back: How to nurture generosity in your child
The holiday season bombards us with messages about all the latest “must-have” toys and gadgets. One great way to break through the noise of commercials and wish lists is to find ways to donate or volunteer...