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Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Pes planus, often called “flat feet,” refers to a condition where the medial (middle) arch of the foot is flattened.
Corporate Compliance Program
The Children’s Mercy Hospital Corporate Compliance Program is a formal program to help prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations. In doing so, the Corporate Compliance department works to...
Bowlegs (Genu Varum)
Genu varum, or bowlegs, is a normal occurrence in early childhood. Alignment problems may become more apparent around the time a child begins to stand and walk.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Youth in the United States collectively exhibit deterioration in glycemic control between the ages of 8 and 18, with small improvements beginning to show from ages 18 to 30. Evidence suggests that...
Implementation of a Transition Readiness Assessment and Transition Discussion Documentation in a Type 1 Diabetes Clinic
Authors: Sonalee Ravi, MD; Jaimie Contreras, BSN, RN, CDECS; Julie Kincheloe, BSN, RN, CDECS; Heather Feingold, LSCSW, LCSW; Lydia Sailor BSN, RN, CDECS; Callie Chagas, MS, RD, CDECS; Rebekah Elliott BS...
Fetal Cardiology Care
Get expert care for your baby's heart condition during pregnancy with Children's Mercy's Fetal Cardiology Program.
Pharmacies Open Late in the Kansas City Area
The Urgent Care team at Children's Mercy Kansas City has put together a list of pharmacies in the Kansas City area that are open late and open 24 hours.
Lab Follow-Up Processes by Care Setting:
Check for a Confidential Information Note for patient's contact information (found in ad hoc forms). Lab will complete the following steps automatically: Reporting of positive HIV through confirmation...
In the Community
Wellbeing begins in the places where we live and work each day—our homes, schools and neighborhoods. That’s why Children’s Mercy is working to find new and innovative ways to improve the lives of children...
Stay safe this holiday season
The holidays are generally a time for people to reconnect with family and friends. But this year with respiratory illnesses still making the rounds and the threat of frigid winter weather, there are a lot...
What's the Diagnosis - December 2022
A 4-year-old male presents with two days of fever, headaches and increasing somnolence. On arrival to the hospital, he is actively seizing and requires intubation. Although he is sedated and intubated, his...
Professional Education
Welcome. It’s how you’ll feel every day. Residency and fellowship programs at Children’s Mercy Kansas City deliver more than standard training.
Peds Guide References
PedsGuide App References Asthma Atopic Dermatitis Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) Diabetes/Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Febrile Infant Resuscitation Global Institute for Asthma, Global Strategy for...
Abdominal Pain for Community Providers Care Process Model
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...
Info about the flu and tips for staying healthy
The first cases of seasonal influenza were reported earlier this year than our traditional “flu season.” We are expecting a severe flu season nationally this year. The Southern Hemisphere (including...
Eating Disorders Educational Videos
Videos for parents and caregivers from the experts at the Children's Mercy Eating Disorders Center.
Raising kids who love to give back: How to nurture generosity in your child
The holiday season bombards us with messages about all the latest “must-have” toys and gadgets. One great way to break through the noise of commercials and wish lists is to find ways to donate or volunteer...
Pediatric Thromboembolism Review - State-of-the-Art Pediatrics - November 2022
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an increasingly diagnosed condition in the pediatric population that the general pediatrician should be aware of, particularly for hospitalized patients, who are at higher...
Your Experience
We keep your days and nights rewarding. So many factors contribute to what sets Children’s Mercy apart. But they all come down to designing a graduate medical experience that creates the best doctors...
Tips for a safe Halloween
Halloween is a great time of year for children. But before your kids head out to trick-or-treat here are some safety tips to help keep your ghosts and goblins safe.