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Baclofen Pump Program
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Program The Children's Mercy intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump works with patients who require a baclofen pump to treat cerebral palsy, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and...
Tristyn's Story
Defying the odds and living a full life Twelve year-old Tristyn wasn’t supposed to live past age 4. She was born with several of her organs outside of her body, and her intestines were severely damaged due...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Daniel's Story
For Daniel Andersen and his younger brother, Samuel, both Beacon Program patients, being able to rely on the Beacon Program team to coordinate their medical care has made a tremendous difference in their...
Tennis Medicine: Dr. Harvey and Nathan's Story
Dr. Harvey brings first-hand experience to care for tennis players Kansas City area youth who play tennis have a health care advocate in Brian Harvey, DO, Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center physician.
Apply for the Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Program appoints one fellow each year through the San Francisco Matching Program. Qualified applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency...
Health Equity Integration Project
The Health Equity Integration Project (HEIP) strives to help others make their work better. We do this by supporting teams and individuals at Children’s Mercy and other organizations who aspire to make...
Neonatology Team
Meet the Neonatology team at Children's Mercy.
Nutrition for Heart Health
Avoiding added sugar for heart health Sugar not naturally found in food products, but added during processing and preparation. This does not include natural sugar found in fruits and milk. Decreasing...
Winter safety tips you may not realize you need
Each winter brings a new chance for fun things for kids to do, like ice skating and snowball fights. As we gear up to celebrate the season, keep these 5 things in mind.
Epilepsy Keto: Reed's Story
Reed Williams was seemingly healthy the first 12 months of life, but shortly after his first birthday, he was sitting at the dinner table one night when suddenly his whole body drooped to one side. “We...
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Description: The pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus rotation combines both clinic and operating room exposure over four weeks. The clerkship provides training including describing exam findings...
Food Allergies in Children
Children with food allergies have extra-sensitive immune systems that react to harmless substances called allergens in certain foods and drinks. When the person eats an allergen, like a peanut or other...
Pediatric Residency Program
Department of Pediatrics Follow Us Our Leadership Meet the Residents How to Apply A rewarding residency? Challenge accepted. We’re devoted to the wellbeing of children and we’re looking for incoming...
COVID-19: Instructions for After Receiving the Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Read instructions to follow after you or your child receives the COVID-19 vaccine.
Self-care for Emotional Health
With a new baby in the hospital, it can be easy to put care for yourself at the bottom of the list of all the things needing your attention. It can be easy to feel like the only way to get through the...
About Us
Jeff Hughley - Senior Director of Environmental Health; jhughley@cmh.edu Elizabeth Friedman, MD, MPH – Medical Director of Environmental Health; Region 7 PEHSU Director; efriedman@cmh.edu Luke Gard, CIEC...
Remote Health Solutions
The Remote Health Solutions team is focused on the integration of digital health models through patient care technologies including mobile health (mHealth) applications, hardware, software platforms and...
Rhyming to Reading
video According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15-20 percent of the population has a language-based learning disability. Of the children with specific learning disabilities receiving special...
Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
This review looks at literature surrounding rumination syndrome with a focus on neurotypical youth. Authors found higher prevalence in patients with other gastrointestinal (GI) issues. However, more...
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Our Heart Center Faculty and Fellows Meet the Heart Center Team How to Apply The Ward Family Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is a high-volume center offering the region's most comprehensive care...