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Rules of Divorce
Every year, thousands of children experience the divorce of their parents. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, between 40 and 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce.
Supporting Teens through the COVID-19 Pandemic
The role of a parent of a teenager can feel more like being an Uber driver than an actual caregiver. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders are in place and all those events are on hold.
Eyes up, phones down: modeling good behavior for teen drivers
Remember the first time you got behind the wheel of a car? Hands at 10 and 2 on the wheel, eyes fixed on the road ahead, all systems checked before you shift out of park...on that day, driving had your...
Tips for helping children understand the new normal
In many places, the coronavirus stay-at-home orders are being lifted and people may return to work and social events in phases. We as adults may understand the new rules, so it may be easy for us to flip...
What parents should know about synthetic drugs
My nephew, Cooper, was a fun, adventurous, outgoing kid that everyone loved to be around. He was kind-hearted, strong-willed and hard-headed. He was drawn to extreme sports like snowboarding, rock...
Helping Children Learn to Wear Masks
Wearing a mask in public places is a new routine for almost all of us. For kids who are younger, have developmental differences like autism, or other behavioral or medical needs, we shouldn’t be surprised...
How to avoid parenting burnout
Recent months have changed all our lives dramatically. For parents, we are balancing all the same roles in new ways and have added some new ones into our daily lives. Trying to balance our home lives while...
Pediatric Nephrology
Description: Attendance, clinical performance and educational proposed research project constitute passing this elective. Educational objectives: Knowledge of pathophysiology, management of common...
Gifts Moms really want for Mother’s Day
I never truly appreciated what my mother did for me until I became a mom myself. And now I know. Being a mother is the hardest, most beautiful and challenging role of all. But I wouldn’t trade it for...
Put your oxygen mask on first: a letter to parents after tragedies
It's OK (and maybe even expected) to not be OK this week and beyond. We, like you, are a twisted mix of anger, sorrow, relief and guilt. We are broken, confused and called to action yet unable to move.
Testing food allergies early in children
Studies have shown that, for at least some children, early introduction of food can help children to avoid the development of food allergies. Here’s what introducing those foods can look like.
Easy ways to entertain your toddler at home
As a working mom that made that choice, I have never truly realized how challenging it can be to entertain your toddler until recently. I have a deeper respect for our educators and stay-at-home moms more...
Serious Harm Pressure Injury: Stage 3, Stage 4, Unstageable (Text Only)
Children’s Mercy Quarter Number of Pressure Injuries Sum of Patient Days Rate per 1000 Patient Days (Number of Pressure Injuries/Sum of Patient Days x1000) Jan-Mar 2015 8 25,963 0.31 Apr-Jun 2015 3 23,420...
11. Allergy Immunotherapy and Biologic Therapy
If there is a concern for refractory asthma or allergic asthma, the patient can be referred to subspecialty clinics, Allergy/Immunology or Pulmonary Medicine, for evaluation of advanced therapies. One...
Unsure of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Children's Mercy understands that you may be hesitant for your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch a short video on why the vaccine is safe for your child.
Barber County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 672-9600 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Kingman County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 672-9600 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families DCF...
Abstract: Evaluation of Child Opportunity Index 2.0 as a Predictor for Hemoglobin A1c in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Hamp Henning1, Kelsey Panfil1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Erin M. Tallon1, Anna R. Kahkoska2, Angelica Cristello Sarteau2, Craig Vandervelden1, Susana R. Patton 3, Mark A. Clements1 1Children’s...
Abstract: Enhanced Classification of Diabetes Status and Type Using Structured Data from Nationwide U.S. Electronic Health Records: A High-Throughput Approach
Erin M. Tallon, PhD, RN1,2; Grant Scott, PhD2,3; Cintya Schweisberger, DO1; Joseph T. Cernich, MD1; Ryan McDonough, DO1; Camila Manrique-Acevedo, MD4; Mark A. Clements, MD, PhD1; Chi-Ren Shyu...
Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with a refractory migraine, what is the efficacy of DHE IV to decrease migraine pain in the Emergency Department? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based...