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Ketone Management Calculator

Use the Ketone Management Calculator to check for ketones if blood sugar is above 240 mg/dL. Then, follow the action plan provided below in conjunction with instructions from your physician. Please contact...

What to Expect: Celiac Disease

Learn about treatment for celiac disease at Children's Mercy Kansas City, ranked among the best gastroenterology programs in the nation.

Minimally Invasive Services

Our surgeons use minimally invasive surgical approaches whenever possible. These approaches are beneficial for patients because they help reduce recovery time and scarring. Minimally invasive techniques...

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City

A small camera is placed through the umbilicus and the percutaneous use of suture to close the defect, resulting in less disruption of the surrounding tissue.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), also known as “hole in the heart”, is a heart problem that is present at birth and changes how blood flows through the heart. Learn how Children’s Mercy is dedicated to treating...

Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)

An interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a complete interruption, or gap, in the aorta that prevents normal blood flow through the heart. Learn about the treatment options offered by Children’s Mercy Kansas...

Leukemia

The Children’s Mercy Leukemia and Lymphoma Program has compiled the following information for families who want to better understand the types, causes and treatments for leukemia. You can also visit...

Preparing for a Bone Scan

The team at Children's Mercy has this information to answer your questions and help you prepare your child for their visit.  When you arrive at the radiology department, your child will have an...

Seven Key Clinical Findings Shaping Pediatric Nephrology

Leadership in multicenter studies underscores Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s global impact in pediatric nephrology In its 18th consecutive year of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the...

Neurostimulation for Epilepsy

Neurostimulation is a type of therapy that uses a small device placed under the skin to deliver electrical pulses through the nerves to interrupt seizure activity. This device works to regulate electrical...

Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes

Children’s Mercy offers a team of sports medicine mental health professionals to help student-athletes cope with the emotional challenges of participating in sports, whether they’re at the top of their game...

Sports Performance Training

The Sports Performance Training program at the Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center is designed to help adolescents become stronger, more well-rounded athletes. This program pairs your student-athlete...

Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Tympanic membrane (TM) perforation A hole in the eardrum is called a tympanic membrane (TM) perforation. If your child has a TM perforation, they still may get ear infections. The infection will look...

Pain Management Team

Meet the Pain Management Program team at Children's Mercy.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Team

Meet the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team at Children's Mercy.

Juvenile Myositis

What is juvenile dermatomyositis?   Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the small blood vessels of the entire body, especially those located in...

Current and Past Initiatives

The Center for Excellence in Pediatric Resuscitation offers various training programs to support your team's unique clinical and learning needs.  Current & Past Initiatives Mock Code Blue...

Medical Student Research Program

Research Rotations For medical students who would like to participate in a 4-week research rotation, please view our Pediatric Research page. If you are a UMKC or KU student, please contact your advisor.

Administrative Fellowship Overview

The Children’s Mercy Administrative Fellowship is a one-year, postgraduate opportunity that runs from July through June. It is specifically designed for individuals interested in...

Faculty - Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship

Our Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship Program leverages long-standing, exemplary programs in pediatric clinical pharmacology. Fellows benefit from the experience of world‐renowned faculty in the areas of...