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Frontiers Grant Supports Framework for Subject Matching
Keith Feldman, PhD, received a Frontiers award to use data representations to identify optimal control subjects through a broader set of clinical and temporal criteria.
Hirschsprung Disease: Taitum's Story
Meet Taitum Meet Taitum photo Ariel Ellis had a normal pregnancy and delivery in a Springfield, Mo., hospital. But shortly after giving birth on Oct. 18, 2018, her newborn son’s health quickly declined. “
Dr. Staggs Serves as U.S. Expert on International Study of Psychiatric Restraint Use
Vincent Staggs, PhD was invited to join a team of researchers from universities in New Zealand, Japan, and Australia to compare rates of mechanical restraint in psychiatric care.
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...
Protein C Deficiency: Will’s Story
Meet Will Will McKinnon photo When Amber and Blake McKinnon’s first child, Ben, was born in 2017, they went through an experience no parent would ever want to repeat. Ben suffered a life-threatening stroke...
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Teo's Story
Meet Teo Teenagers are famous for burning the candle at both ends, and Teo Rosales was no exception to that rule. In May 2018, he was busy with his classwork and involved in the school’s robotics team, a...
At Home Spring Break
Spring break is here, but a week-long beach vacation isn’t on the agenda for all families. If schedules, budgets or other reasons are keeping you home this spring, here are some ideas to keep your kiddos...
When is period pain not normal?
When we hear the word “period,” most women think of the monthly menstrual period. Many of us have grown up associating periods with painful cramping and heavy bleeding, something that we just have to...
Link Newsletter - January 2023
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Link Newsletter - March 2023
Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Link Newsletter - April 2023
Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. We want to hear from you! Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for future articles in The...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Malaria
Many readers will have seen the report of locally acquired malaria in Florida and Texas earlier this year. So, far, a total of eight cases have been identified, seven in Florida (all in Sarasota County)
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...
Sleepwalking – answers to your frequently asked questions
As a parent, it can be scary to wake in the morning and find your child is not where you laid them down the night before. While it can be jarring to find your child was sleepwalking through the night, this...
Tips to make your child comfortable during immunizations
Summer days by the pool are ending and the back-to-school to-do lists are being completed. In between supply shopping and meeting the teacher, make sure to schedule time for your child’s school...
Tips for new moms – from those who have been there
Becoming a mom for the first time is exciting…and sometimes, a little terrifying. You’re overwhelmed with love for your new bundle of joy, with the stress of taking on this new role, with questions that...
Wellness Programs
We keep you feeling good. Children’s Mercy believes that our workforce is our most important asset to the organization and keeping our people healthy is key to our success. Whether it be through resident...
Residency
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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...
February 2024
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