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Department of Defense Funds $1.5 Million Grant to Dr. Tarak Srivastava to Study Immunopathogenesis of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

Nephrotic syndrome is a common kidney disease in children that causes protein loss from the blood into the urine leading to proteinuria from damage to the kidney filter. Treatment involves steroids and...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Talking about Gender

Column Author: Seth Lamb, MD | Pediatric Resident, Children’s Mercy Kansas City  Michelle Knoll, MD | Pediatric Endocrinologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School...

Vaccine Update: Global Vaccine Efforts Result in Significant Impact Over the Last Fifty Years

Column Author: Christine A. Symes, MSN, APRN, CPNP          Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Division Director, Infectious Diseases...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Precision Medicine – Where Are We Today? The GOLDILOKS® Clinic- Genomic- and Ontogeny-Linked Dose Individualization and cLinical Optimization for KidS

Column Author: Tracy Sandritter, PharmD, BCPPS | Clinical Specialist, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Innovation; Adjunct Professor, UMKC School of Pharmacy. Alexa Pagano...

Evidence Based Strategies: First Steps of Identifying Musculoskeletal Infections in Children

Column Author:   Bahar Barani, MD | Chief Resident   Column Editor: Kathleen J. Berg, MD, FAAP | Medical Director, Office of Evidence-Based Practice, Associate Professor of Pediatrics...

The Link - May 2024

Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - May 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: First Steps of Identifying Musculoskeletal Infections...

Child Neurology Residency Team

See Current Residents and Alumni Child Neurology Residency Team Patient Review...

Heart Center

The Heart Center at Children's Mercy is one of the highest-volume pediatric heart centers in the nation. Our commitment to clinical research and innovation helped us earn recognition as one of the top...

Partner with Children's Mercy

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Children’s Mercy Kansas City! Please fill out the below information, and our team will reach out about next steps.  *Required The fine print Children’s Mercy...

Ways to handle homesickness

Staying the night at an aunt’s house or an overnight sleepaway camp is often the first chance a child experiences a go of independence. Even the most confident of kids may experience homesickness and there...

Laboratory Services

Several locations provide collection services without an appointment. View Children's Mercy Laboratory hours and locations for blood draws. Also on this page: preparing for a blood draw, information...

Financial Assistance

Financial Counselors may be able to help families find programs to help cover the cost of medical services. Children’s Mercy gives financial help to those who meet the requirements of the financial...

Financial Resources and Billing Information

Insurance Plans and Coverage Types Accepted Pay my bill Payment Types Accepted Financial Assistance Understanding health care costs No Surprises Act Billing Process Cost of Care Estimate Tool Guarantor...

Thrive Program

The Thrive program provides comprehensive support for patients and families who are navigating the overwhelming emotions and complexities of coping with a heart condition. We understand that caring for...

Dr. Helena Laroche Receives NIH Award to Study the Role of Parental Bandwidth in Child Obesity Treatment

The goals of this project are to determine whether adding a community health worker (CHW) to a child obesity treatment intervention improves outcomes for children from families with social risk factors...

Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Additional Consults/Evaluations

<!--StartFragment-->   If concern for child abuse  Consult Safety Care and Nurturing (SCAN) Clinic and Social Work    If concern for aspiration due to feeding problem  Consult...

Differential Diagnoses

<!--StartFragment-->   Diagnosis  General  Child abuse Ingestion/poisoning  Neonatal abstinence syndrome  ID  Sepsis  Meningitis  Pertussis  Respiratory viral...

Concerning Historical Features or Physical Exam Findings

<!--StartFragment-->   Concerning Historical Features  Family   Sudden unexplained death in first- or second-degree family members before age 35, and particularly as an infant ...

Children's Mercy Locations

Get information on Children's Mercy locations, including hours and what to expect from your visit. Save your spot for urgent care.