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Trisomy 18
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 18th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
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...
Room Amenities
Our general unit patient rooms feature: Private bathrooms. A bed for one parent to stay/sleep on. A TV and DVD player with: A variety of stations. A relaxation channel featuring scenery and music. Access to...
Fetal Cardiac FAQ
Learn about the reasons to have a fetal echocardiogram and what to expect during this important test for your baby's heart health.
Perinatal Bereavement
If you or a loved one has experienced the death of a baby, it is a tragic and frequently overwhelming experience. Many parents are shocked by the intensity of their grief and wonder when things will ever...
5 Ways to Make Magical Memories this Holiday Season
I can’t remember the gifts I received on Christmas morning. But I remember how I felt. A mix of excitement, pure joy and anticipation for a day spent together as a family. I remember waking up way too...
Anorectal Malformation surgery after care
Instructions and important information for families, caregivers and patients for caring for a child after anorectal malformation surgery.
Family Support Fund
An unexpected illness, injury, or chronic medical condition can be traumatic for the entire family, both emotionally and financially. The Family Support Fund at Children’s Mercy uses criteria based upon...
Getting a Cast
What is a cast? A cast is a hard bandage that protects your bones and keeps them still while they heal. Why do you need a cast? You will need a cast: If you have a broken bone. After some types...
Pediatric Marketplace (PedsMarket)
PedsMarket, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Children's Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) established by the Center for Pediatric Innovation with the sole focus of advancing pediatric innovation.
Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment at Children's Mercy
Osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD, is an articular cartilage defect that develops most often in adolescents. The Children's Mercy pediatric orthopedic surgeons have seen more than 500 patients in the past...
Gastroschisis
Children’s Mercy offers expert care for gastroschisis, an opening in a baby's abdominal wall. Trust our experienced team to provide the immediate surgery your baby will need after birth.
Abstract: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in an Ambulatory Pediatric Diabetes Clinic; Examining Data by Race and Ethnicity
Emily DeWit, Brent Lockee, Mitchell Barnes, Katelyn Evans, Mark Clements, Kelsee Halpin, Shilpi Relan Children's Mercy Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri, USA eldewit@cmh.edu Background/Objective: The...
Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
Children's Mercy provides dedicated services for adolescents and young adults with cancer (age 13 and older). The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program is designed to support patients receiving...
Biochemical Genetics (Newborn Screening Follow-up) and Special Chemistries Laboratory
This laboratory utilizes gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the diagnosis of numerous inherited metabolic...
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Clinic
Working together to prevent diabetes Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly common problem in children and teens who are overweight or obese. However, when we can identify the early stages or precursor...
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Our NICU Faculty and Fellows Meet the NICU Team How to Apply Our NICU As the region’s only top ranked Level IV NICU, we provide the highest level of care every day to more than 80 fragile newborns. We...
Back-to-school checklist: Essential steps for a successful start
School is right around the corner and so is the task of making sure your kids are prepared. On top of regular supply list, we’ve created a list of commonly overlooked tasks to help ensure your kids are...
AOM – Otitis Externa
Otitis externa (“swimmer’s ear”) is inflammation of the external ear canal leading to severe otalgia and tenderness to palpation. Erythema, edema, drainage, and pruritis may be present. It is often preceded...
Advanced Asthma Interdisciplinary Respiratory (AAIR) Clinic
The AAIR Clinic helps kids with severe asthma to better manage all aspects of their health that affect their asthma. Asthma that’s not well-controlled can lead to sleep problems, missed days at school and...