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CPAP Care Program
Many children in our care use a CPAP machine to help regulate their breathing during sleep. CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure" therapy. A CPAP machine has a tube that connects to...
3 Investigators Receive Funding from the Global Platform for the Prevention of Autoimmune Diabetes
“Our goal is to identify key epigenomic switches that determine the activity state of the immune system which lead to the development of type 1 diabetes. Identifying those switches could lead to early...
Dr. Warady Receives Nearly $5.8 Million Award for the “Chronic Kidney Disease in Children” Study
Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face increased health risks beyond their primary kidney disorder. CKiD V continues the observational CKiD study that began in 2003 and that follows 1,100 children...
Children’s Mercy Receives Award to Update and Expand Vaccine Education Program and App
Dr. Barbara Pahud and colleagues received a grant covering the Collaboration for Vaccine Education and Research (CoVER) Vaccine Modules and The Vaccine Handbook App (TVH App).
The word on potty words and other toddler talk
If there is a toddler in your life you can count on a few things–love for princesses and superheroes, new-found independence, sticky fingers and some amazing conversation.
Parents biggest concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine, addressed
We know parents want to make the best decisions when it comes to their children. We, as parents, often fear making the wrong decision. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is not one of those wrong...
Bedwetting: What causes it and when should you be concerned?
Bedwetting is a common problem, which affects 5-7 million kids in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of all children are still wet at night. But knowing that doesn’t add extra hours...
Helping your child wear a mask
Since wearing a mask is currently required when social distancing isn't possible, it is important to help children understand why we're wearing masks and to help them feel as comfortable as possible.
Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (MAPEHSU)
Comprehensive pediatric environmental health services, including free consultation services, referral, outreach and education.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: New Treatment Available Thanks to Children's Mercy Research
Data from a phase 3 trial studying acute myeloid leukemia in children helped the FDA decide to approve gemtuzumab ozogamicin (MYLOTARG) for use in pediatric patients.
Study Looks at Psychosocial Factors and Asthma Links
Elin Grundberg, PhD received an award to study how exposure to psychosocial factors such as chronic stress is linked to pathophysiology of asthma.
Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Our Dental Clinic Faculty and Residents Email The Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Program is sponsored by Children's Mercy and affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Apply for the Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
The Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program is sponsored by The University of Kansas Medical Center with all clinical duties completed at Children's Mercy Kansas City. Every other year we appoint...
Genomic Answers for Kids Accelerates Rare Disease Research
The Genomic Answers for Kids pediatric data repository will facilitate the search for answers and novel treatments for children with rare genetic conditions.
It’s Okay to Ask for Help as a Mom
I don’t really remember much from the first few weeks home as a new mom. The best way to describe it was like riding a rollercoaster. There were highs, lows...and days that felt like a blur.
Matthew McLaughlin Receives Funding to Study Gabapentin Use for Neuropathic Pain Management
McLaughlin’s study, “Variability in Gabapentin Exposure,” aims to improve medication management in the pediatric rehabilitation population.
Child Neurology Residency
View Department Faculty and Residents Email How to Apply Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram At Children’s Mercy, we take pride in offering a program in which you will gain significant clinical experience...
Surgical Scholars Program
Our Surgery Center Meet the Surgery Team Faculty and Fellows Follow Us About the program The Surgical Scholars Program at Children's Mercy was established in 2005 to provide clinical research opportunities...
Child Neurology Residency - Curriculum Call to Action
Curriculum Overview Residents enjoy a varied lecture and didactic schedule during the program's three years of training. See a sample monthly schedule of conference and didactic lectures for our...
Clinical Experience Pediatric Optometry Residency
The resident will perform a minimum of 1000 examinations on pediatric patients, including history, motility, refractive state and ocular health exams, by age-appropriate methods. These examinations may be...