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Quinn’s Story
Meet Quinn When you see the photo of 7-year-old Quinn Liberman leaping for joy over a series of chest-shaped objects stuck in a field, you have to wonder, “What are those things and what’s she doing?”
Antibiotic FAQs – What parents need to know
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also bring about a not so fun season of illnesses. Knowing whether your child’s illness needs an antibiotic to get better can be...
Failure as a gift
Webster Dictionary defines failure as “lack of success” or “falling short.” As well-known comedian, Ellen De Generes stated, “When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and...
2019
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Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
Emergency Declarations Are Expiring. What Does This Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?
The emergency declarations related to COVID-19 are expiring. If they have not already, patients and families may ask you what this means for them. Are you prepared to respond?
What's the Diagnosis: Injured Finger
A previously healthy 3-year-old male presents to Children Mercy’s Emergency Department (ED) due to finger injury. Parents state that patient’s right third fingertip was accidentally shut in a car door...
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...
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...
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...
Abnormal Menstrual Patterns
Recommendations for pediatricians regarding diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a Children's Mercy specialist.
Kidney Transplant: What to Expect
Before surgery: The kidney transplant evaluation Before getting a kidney transplant, you/your child must have a complete evaluation, to make sure you/your child are healthy enough to be transplanted. The...
Scholarship - Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
Children’s Mercy Endocrinology Fellowship program aims to train future endocrine scientists. This is done through abundant exposure to clinical, basic science and translational research opportunities.
Academic Curriculum - Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Conference room photo Thursday mornings include protected academic time. Hospice and Palliative Medicine Lecture Series is held weekly and covers pertinent HPM topics. The series ranges from small group...
Faculty - Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
Our faculty provides opportunities for fellows to participate in the management of renal transplant recipients including the preoperative evaluation, acute-post operative care and long-term follow-up.
Faculty - Sleep Medicine Fellowship
Program Director David Ingram, MD Associate Program Director Samira Naime, MD Program Coordinator Megan Smith, MSE Fellow Mine Varol, MD Faculty and Staff Meet the team from the Division of...
Faculty - Pediatric Radiology Fellowship
The radiology faculty provides comprehensive training and excellent teaching interaction with pediatric radiology fellows and serve as mentors in academic and research pursuits. Program Director Amy N.
Down Syndrome - Autism Clinic
The Down Syndrome - Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) Clinic at Children’s Mercy offers specialized services to children with the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder and their...
Cardiovascular Surgery Outcomes
Request an Appointment Meet the Team Refer a Patient Families choose Children’s Mercy because of our extensive experience, knowledgeable and personal care providers, and innovative research that translates...
Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship
Email Overview The research fellowship program in Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology at Children's Mercy provides didactic education in a variety of clinical pharmacology topics and hands on training...