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How to celebrate Black History Month with your family
Across the calendar, heritage months pop up as an opportunity to lift up multiple cultures that at times may not have as much social representation. In the month of February, the United States honors Black...
Animal Bites (Mammal): Suture Removal
<!--StartFragment--> Timing of Suture Removal Wound location Timing of removal (days) Face/Neck 3 - 5 Scalp 7 - 10 Arms 7 - 10 Trunk 10...
Dr. Gelineau-Morel Receives Grant to Aid in Diagnosis, Treatment of Dystonia
The goal of the project is to develop a neuroimaging registry for cerebral palsy (CP), capitalizing on the existing structure of the cerebral palsy data registry in the Cerebral Palsy Research Network...
What parents need to know about nosebleeds
Nobody likes a nosebleed, that includes kids and parents.That said, nosebleeds are extremely common. In fact, 3 out of 4 kids will experience at least one nosebleed in their childhood. Thankfully, they are...
Tickborne Diseases in the United States
Disease Incidence/Endemic Areas Vector Tickborne Illnesses Reported in Missouri and Kansas Find disease-specific information from the CDC in the hyperlinks below Find maps of geographic distribution here...
Tularemia Testing and Treatment
Consult Infectious Diseases for assistance with testing and treatment Laboratory Testing Serologic testing (IgM and/or IgG): Paired acute and convalescent serum samples may be necessary to confirm diagnosis...
Lyme Disease Testing and Treatment
Consult or refer to Infectious Diseases for guidance or questions Laboratory Testing For children who present with a classic erythema migrans rash after being in an area where Lyme disease is common...
Questions to consider when selecting your health care plan
What are the options for purchasing health insurance for my child? What is a Health Insurance Exchange? When can I enroll/when is open enrollment for insurance coverage on the Health Insurance Exchange (
10 ways to get out the winter wiggles
Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! But staying active during the coldest time of year has huge benefits for your family’s physical and mental health, including improved mood, energy and heart health. Check out our...
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Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship
Our Heart Center Meet the Team Faculty and Fellows How to Apply The fourth year fellowship in Non-Invasive Imaging provides advanced training in all facets of cardiovascular imaging including transthoracic...
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship: How to apply
The Advance Non-Invasive Imagining Fellowship Program appoints one fellow each year through the San Francisco Matching Program. Qualified applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatric...
Snowed in? S-no-w problem!
A winter wonderland may not seem so wonderful when you’re snowed in and cabin fever begins to take over. But fear not! There are LOTS of things your family can do inside the walls of your home to stay busy...
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Faculty and Fellows Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Program Director Sanket S. Shah, MD, MHS ssshah@cmh.edu Fellowship Coordinator Kasi Trader, BA Fellow Mohamed Aashiq Abdul Ghayum, MBBS Alumni Lauren Littell, MD Jenna Schermerhorn, DO Faculty...
Cold weather car seat safety
Though we all want to stay inside where it’s cozy during the cold winter months, we still have places to go – kiddos included. While making sure our children are warm in the car, it’s also important to be...
New Year’s resolutions your whole family can enjoy
New Year’s resolutions are always made with the best of intentions – but when life gets busy, they can be hard to follow through. But what if you had your whole family as accountability partners? While you...
Dr. Stephani Stancil and Dr. Mollie Walton Receive P30 MPRINT Grants
Dr. Stephani Stancil and Dr. Mollie Walton both received grants for their studies that are working to better the lives of sick children. Dr. Stancil's study explores drug disposition in the brain and...
Evidence Based Strategies: Febrile Seizures by the Numbers: Providing Anticipatory Guidance to Families
Column Author: Jonah Lund, MD | Child Neurology Resident, PGY-2 Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical...