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Heart Center Connect
Refer a Patient Subscribe to our Newsletter The Ward Family Heart Center Children’s Mercy Heart Center is the place for your patients based on outcomes alone. We have a near 100% survival rate in STAT...
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.
Yes, it’s tough right now: tips for parents and COVID-19 regulations
It’s a tough time to be a parent right now. COVID-19 is still in our communities, but it feels like most people are “back to normal.” Except when you have kids. Children under 5 aren’t protected by the...
Developmental milestone updates: What parents need to know
Developmental milestones help track how children are progressing in physical and behavioral ways like talking, walking, playing and learning. They are also used to help detect autism and developmental...
COVID-19
Children are becoming more and more aware of the coronavirus — though they may not fully understand it or know how seriously to take it — as it begins to affect their daily lives with school closures...
7 great classic family friendly holiday movies
The holiday season brings along many of our favorite traditions. One we all can love is watching a classic holiday movie with the whole family. So, cuddle up with your warmest blanket, hot chocolate and...
Funding from American College of Radiology Will Help Advance Children's Mercy Research on Diagnosing Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
The funded project is “Multicenter Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Bowel Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).”
Pediatric Dermatology
Description: One month clinical elective with emphasis on outpatient pediatric dermatology. A wide mix of dermatologic conditions will be seen including: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin...
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Description and This rotation is in the Division of Development and Behavioral Sciences. We treat a variety of patients, including individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders and...
Alumni Pediatric Residency
Group photo of residents 2025 Graduates 2024 Graduates 2023 Graduates 2022 Graduates 2021 Graduates 2020 Graduates Our alumni by the numbers for the 2020 – 2025 graduating classes: 51% pursued Fellowship...
Drs. Laura Plencner and Molly Krager Receive Funding to Broaden Food Security Initiatives, Including Healthcare-Based Food Pantry System at Children’s Mercy
Laura Plencner, MD, Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, and Molly Krager, MD, Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, and co-chairs of the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hunger Free Hospital Council received a...
Pediatric Pain Management
Description: A four week rotation focusing on treatment of chronic pain in pediatrics. Students will rotate through various clinics including amplified pain, complex pain, and sickle cell integrative...
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 pendiente para niños
Acabamos de recibir la autorización para que los niños de 5 a 11 años reciban la vacuna COVID-19. Sabemos que probablemente tenga preguntas sobre la vacunación de su hijo. Hemos...
Top 6 things the pros want you to know about antibiotics
When many of today’s parents were kids, they were prescribed antibiotics almost as often as they went to the doctor. A cough, an earache, or an upset stomach might all be treated with the same...
Residency
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Bacterial Enteritis Treatment and Special Considerations
<!--StartFragment--> Organism Antibiotic Treatment Special Considerations E.coli 0157:H7/ other Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) Do not treat Ensure...
Safe Medication Storage and Disposal
Information from Children's Mercy about safely storing and disposing of medication.
Modes of Transportation
Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport's ground fleet is comprised of 12 state-of-the-art ambulances designed and equipped especially for our specialty patients.
Visiting Resident Electives
Want to learn where kid-centric culture meets cutting-edge research and clinical care, check us out. Come visit for a month-long rotation to experience our amazing culture and varied patient...
Plan your legacy and create healthier futures for children
Whether you give to Children’s Mercy through your estate plan, a charitable gift annuity, or a gift of stock, you are building the foundation for healthier futures for all children.