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Insurance Information for the Colorectal Center
We understand that you may already be worried about your child’s health, we don’t want you to also worry about the cost of their care. The Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy is a very...
Urticaria Pigmentosa (Mastocytosis of the Skin)
What is Urticaria Pigmentosa (Mastocytosis of the skin)? Urticaria Pigmentosa (UP) is an uncommon rash that affects the skin of infants, children and young adults. The rash is made up of reddish-brown...
Riley's Story
As 17-year-old Riley Pendleton sprints up and down the basketball court practicing with the Lincoln Prep Tigers, there’s little sign she’s suffered serious back-to-back leg injuries. The brace on her right...
Vitiligo
is an autoimmune skin color disorder. It appears on the skin as completely white patches (depigmentation) surrounded by normal skin. The white areas of skin do not contain the skin color producing cells...
Screentime in Teens
Tablets, smart phones and handheld gaming devices are everywhere. It’s now part of everyday life. And while we don’t have all the research on the effects to screentime – we know that there are both...
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...
Febrile Infant: Ill Appearing Infant Workup and Treatment
Ill appearing infants require full evaluation for serious neonatal infections. We recommend obtaining the following studies and initiating empiric treatment: Diagnostic evaluation: CBC with differential, C...
iSpine Clinic for Scoliosis Evaluation
The Children's Mercy iSpine Clinic is for children 10 years and over who need to be seen for an initial evaluation of their spine for scoliosis.
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...
Illegal Fentanyl
My daughter is hanging out with a new set of friends and has started acting differently. I think that she may be using drugs. How can I tell? It may seem as if teens pay no attention to what we...
Aortic Stenosis – Causes and Symptoms
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing at, below, or above the level of the aortic valve, which can lead to reduction in blood flow. Learn how Children’s Mercy Heart Center is dedicated to treating aortic...
Short Stature
What is short stature? Short stature is a term used to describe a child who has not grown as tall as most other boys or girls their age. While short stature is somewhat subjective, it’s typically defined as...
Douglas County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Independence, Inc. (785) 841-0333 Developmental Disability Organization Cottonwood, Inc. (785) 842-0550 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF Office Location for...
Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City
Children's Mercy is involved in several studies and clinical trials to improve the technique and postoperative experience with minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE).
Bylaws
Meetings Meetings will be held at a Children’s Mercy location. Agenda for the meeting will be sent out with information about location of meeting one week prior to scheduled date. Minutes of the meeting...
Wichita County
Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 624-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 275-7521 Department of Children and Families DCF Office Location...
Abstract: Outcomes of Health-Related Social Needs Screening in a Midwest Pediatric Diabetes Clinic Network
Kelsee Halpin; Shilpi Relan; Jasmine Roghair; Rhiannon Pomerantz; Katelyn Evans; Mitchell S. Barnes; Heather Feingold; Samanta N. Jacob; Courtney Winterer; Jeffrey D. Colvin; Mark A. Clements; Emily L.
Blood and Marrow Transplant: What to Expect
Your team at Children’s Mercy is here to help you and your family every step of the way through a blood or marrow transplant (BMT). Learn more about what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Educational objectives: Develop a logical, efficient approach to the assessment of the urgent and emergent pediatric patient. Become oriented to procedures needed to resuscitate and stabilize...
Abstract: Shorter follow-up between diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) to next encounter associates with improved glycemic outcomes
R. McDonough1,2, S. Tsai1,2, M. Barnes1, C. Vandervelde1, P. Prahalad3, D. Maahs3, S. Patton4, M. Clements1,2 1Children’s Mercy - Kansas City, Kansas City, United States, 2University of Missouri - Kansas...