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Beacon Program and Clinic Team
Meet the Beacon Program and Clinic team at Children's Mercy.
Beacon Program Contact Form
Beacon program contact form at Children's Mercy.
Dermatology Team
Meet the Dermatology team at Children's Mercy.
Conditions Managed by the Fetal Health Center
Discover the range of fetal conditions treated at the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center.
Inside the Fetal Health Center
A birth experience tailored to you Every birth experience is unique. We want yours to include as many of the elements and amenities that are important to you, even if your baby needs a higher level of care...
Transition to Table Foods: Soft Solids
The following foods are good "soft solids" to offer when making the transition to table foods. Fruit Banana--mashed or sliced then cut into quarters Pears—very ripe or canned Peaches – very ripe or...
Rumination Disorder Clinic
Children’s Mercy offers one of the nation’s only interdisciplinary programs for children and teens with rumination disorder (sometimes called rumination syndrome).
Swallowed Magnets: Elijah's Story
Meet Elijah Photo: Elijah at Xmas Elijah is an energetic three-year-old who lives with his mom, Jenna, in Topeka, Kan. He loves having his picture taken and running really, really fast. “He’s always...
Cardio-Oncology
Program Over the last several decades, cancer treatments have advanced significantly. This means much better survival rates for children with cancer. However, life-saving cancer treatments can still cause...
Atrioventricular Canal (AVC) Defect
Atrioventricular (AV) canal defects, also known as atrioventricular septal defects or endocardial cushion defects, are most common in infants with Down syndrome.
Epilepsy Medications for Children
There are many types of medicines used to treat epilepsy. The choice of which medication to try will depend on your child’s age, type of epilepsy/seizures and health history.
Epilepsy Education for Caregivers
Generalized seizures A generalized seizure starts on both sides of the brain at the same time. Generalized seizures will always cause an alteration/loss of consciousness in which your child will not be...
Dravet Syndrome Clinic
The team at the Children’s Mercy Comprehensive Dravet Syndrome Clinic works together to improve the quality of life for patients with this rare and severe form of epilepsy.
Stroke Center
Pediatric Stroke Center The Children's Mercy Comprehensive Stroke Center is the only pediatric stroke center in the region. In addition, our multidisciplinary stroke clinic is one of just...
Neurology Team
Meet the Neurology team at Children's Mercy.
Clavicle Fractures
Clavicle (collarbone) fractures are one of the most common fractures in children. In young children, clavicle fractures do not typically require surgery due to the healing and remodeling (or...
Leg Fractures
Femur fractures The femur, or thigh bone, is the largest and also one of the strongest bones in the body. It forms both the hip and knee joints. Fractures can occur at any location along the bone, although...
Fractures, Sprains and Dislocations
A fracture or “broken bone” mean the same thing. There are different kinds of fractures. Sprains are when the ligaments that hold joints together have been stretched and tear. A dislocation occurs when...
Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion: Kiki's Story
Meet Kiki By the time she started kindergarten, Kiki Moon was an accomplished athlete, tumbling, dancing and cheering in national cheerleading competitions. Meet Kiki Photo “At 2, Kiki was doing cartwheels...
Hockey Injuries
At the Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center, we work specifically with growing athletes. Our sole focus is to help your athlete play, excel and enjoy the sports they love, including ice hockey, and...