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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...
Hematology
Adult hematology 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 providers. If you...
Consejo de Familias Latinas and Hispanas
PFAC Consejo Logo Consejo de las Familias Latinas/Hispanas trabaja en colaboración con el personal de Children’s Mercy para abogar por las familias que vienen al hospital para mejorar la experiencia de...
Hypoglycemia Therapy for Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
For patients on insulin drip: If blood glucose drops between 80 to 99 mg/dL decrease IV insulin to 0.05 units/kg/hour. If blood glucose drops to < 80 mg/dL stop IV insulin, follow hypoglycemia protocol...
Research Annual Report
The CMRI annual report highlights our translational research efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of children. It also showcases our partnerships with researchers, clinicians, patients, their...
February
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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...
End the dinner table battles: How to help your picky eater
It's not uncommon for toddlers and preschoolers to resist trying new foods. Even children who were adventurous foodies as infants can go through a picky phase. If your child puts up a fight at meal times...
April
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Attending large events following a tragedy
Our community is still processing the events of the post-Super Bowl parade. A day meant for celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for families who were in attendance, or even watching it on TV. As...
The ABCs of sleep training: Let’s talk myths, tips and what ’sleeping through the night’ really means
Parenthood can feel like a rollercoaster in the first few months with broken sleep, learning your baby’s cries and cues and navigating your new role as a parent. One of the most common struggles new...
8 frequently asked questions about breastfeeding and pumping
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it comes without questions. Whether you’re breastfeeding for the first time or looking for answers because this experience is different from the last...
Penicillin allergies: What parents need to know
Antibiotics in the penicillin family are among some of the best treatments for common childhood infections. But, penicillin is also the most commonly reporting drug allergy. Keep reading to learn answers...
Child Neurology Residency - How to Apply
The Child Neurology training program at Children's Mercy accepts four residents per year. We are a categorical program; therefore, two years of pediatrics training and three years of child neurology...
Drs. Hampl, Dreyer Gillette, Laroche Join NIH-funded MPI Study to Improve Weight-Related Outcomes Among Youth and Adults with Obesity
The study evaluates the short- and long-term clinical and implementation outcomes of Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Obesity Care (CMOC) in 20 federally qualified health centers in urban and rural areas of...
Resident Life
Resident orientation This is a paid orientation and introduction to the hospital community which begins in mid-June. Resident orientation is an opportunity to get to know your peers through several social...
Medical Student Elective & Sub-Internship Rotations
Currently enrolled medical students at accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical schools may request for an elective rotation or sub-internship at Children's Mercy. An approved affiliation agreement...
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
Our Department Faculty and Fellows Meet the Team How to Apply The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Children’s Mercy is a 3-year training program accredited by the ACGME and accepts two fellows...
Dr. Erin Guest Receives New Grant from Noah’s Bandage Project for Study Focusing on Leukemia in which the KMT2A Gene is Rearranged
Dr. Guest and her study team will address this unmet need for children with leukemia in which the KMT2A gene is rearranged by defining new genes and genetic pathways involved in leukemia progression and...
Study Looks at Liver Drug Regulation and Cholesterol
Jonathan Wagner, DO, received a grant to determine how liver fat affects hepatocellular drug transport and pediatric statin response.