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Drs. Jeffrey Colvin, Hank Puls Receive NIH Grant to Study Whether State Policies Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Children
This study will examine state safety net policies to identify whether they improved the health and wellbeing of children in families with low socioeconomic status. The team will research four policies...
Neonatal Research: Hazel’s Story
Born at just 24 weeks and weighing less than a pound, Hazel’s fight for life began the moment she entered the world. From emergency surgery to months in the NICU, her journey is a reminder of how expert...
Meet the Team
: Comprehensive Otology and Hearing Program Patient Review...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH): Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) at 9 months old, but a targeted treatment from Children’s Mercy has kept her LCH-free and thriving. Her care team...
Leadership at Children's Mercy
The Board of Directors and Administration at Children’s Mercy have the honor, and responsibility, of ensuring the children of our community receive the best care possible. They work together — alongside...
Healthier eating in the new year is a resolution you can keep. No, really!
Be honest: How many days into the new year did you make it before you abandoned all those well-intentioned resolutions? It happens to the best of us. But as a parent, finding ways to implement healthier...
January
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Evidence Based Practice Team
Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP, Medical Director View Story Todd Glenski, MD, MSHA, FASA, Medical Director View Story Jarrod Dusin, PhD, RD, LD, CPHQ , Director View Story Andrea Melanson, OTD, OTR/L, Program...
Top eczema myths parents should stop believing
Eczema myths can confuse parents. Uncover the truth and gain confidence in caring for your child's skin with our expert insights.
Ointment/Dry Skin/Bleach Bath
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...
Broad Food Allergy Testing
Broad food allergy panels are not recommended for routine use in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. While food allergies are more common in young children with moderate-to-severe atopic...
Gastroenteritis (acute) Clinical Pathway
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
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The Link - December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you—our readers—for being part of The Link community. Your interest, feedback and continued support have made this publication a meaningful way...
Breakthrough Study on Patient-Derived Cellular Models Published in Nature
In January 2025, the prestigious journal, Nature, published a study led by researchers at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI). A research study conducted by a Kansas City institution had not been...
Gastrostomy Tube Dislodged
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: The Importance of Penicillin Allergy Evaluation and Delabeling
Penicillin Allergy Prevalence and Mislabeling Around 10% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, yet only about 1% has a true allergy when tested. Mislabeling often occurs due to confusion between side...
Visual Diagnosis: An Acute Papular Eruption
Case Presentation A previously healthy 10-year-old girl presented with a three-week history of a progressively spreading rash. Her parents first noticed several small “chicken pox–like” bumps on her chest...
Pediatric Bioethics: Misinformation, Misdiagnoses and Other Online Missteps
Recent data suggests that between 40% and 80% of parents search online about their child’s symptoms before going to the doctor. They may even come to their appointments with a preformed idea of what their...