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What to Expect at a Feeding Evaluation
What to expect at a feeding evaluation During a feeding evaluation, the speech pathologist will ask about concerns you have regarding the child’s feeding and swallowing. They will gather information...
Why kids hit – and what parents can do about it
It’s a scenario many parents are probably familiar with: one second your children are playing quietly together, and then all of a sudden, you hear crying and shouts of “Mom, they hit me!” When this happens...
Sleep Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine
The psychology of sleep Sometimes, behavioral or psychological factors may contribute to your child’s sleep problems. Children’s Mercy has a specialized Sleep Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine...
The Link - February 2024
Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2024 Caring About Creatinine: Acute Kidney Injury Follow-Up in the...
HearPlay Audiometric Testing App from Children's Mercy
HearPlay is an audiometric testing app for children 2 1/2 to 5 years that supports conditioned play audiometry (CPA) for measuring speech reception thresholds and pure tone thresholds.
Ophthalmology
Adult ophthalmology providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If...
Hypertension
For Children's Mercy Kansas City providers: Skills: Blood Pressure Measurement (Pediatric) - CE (elsevierperformancemanager.com) For providers without Children's Mercy privileges, tables...
Grant Awarded to Explore Age-Related COVID-19 Symptoms
Genomic and Cellular Predictors of COVID-19 in Children combines single-cell approaches with deep genetic sequencing.
Be safe during any summer plan!
It’s finally sweet, sweet summertime! You’ve likely spent the cold, dreary months looking forward to this time of year – vacations, pool days, campouts under the stars and much more. Don’t let injuries or...
Fast Facts
Warfarin is generally started on day 1 or 2 of heparin or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) therapy. Heparin or LMWH administration should overlap with warfarin for a minimum of 6 days and until INR (
Maintenance and Monitoring
Once a therapeutic standard heparin level is obtained draw CBC, PT, aPTT and/or heparin level at least daily. Measure platelet counts daily. If platelet count decreases below 150,000/microL or drops by ≥
The Value of Kindness
Giving back and acts of kindness have been a part of the fabric of Children’s Mercy since our very beginning, starting with the spirit of our Founding Berry Sisters. Another example is lifelong Children’s...
School KIDS 2.0: Frequently Asked Questions
The School KIDS Program will test for respiratory viral infections in North Kansas City Schools to better understand how these infections affect children in schools.
Preparing for Spine Surgery
Find out what to expect when you have spine surgery at Children's Mercy...
Critical Care Transport Safety
Safety is the top priority for Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport. Safety awareness is integrated into all aspects of the transport program. Each day people entrust the transport teams with their...
Outpatient Psychology Services
Children's Mercy sees children who have complex mental health needs that require additional support beyond the scope of their primary care provider or school district.
Thrive Program
The Thrive program provides comprehensive support for patients and families who are navigating the overwhelming emotions and complexities of coping with a heart condition. We understand that caring for...
Make the season bright: KC area holiday displays
This season, many families are looking for ways to celebrate the season while social distancing. Outdoor events and driving to look at holiday lights is a tradition that doesn’t have to change. Here are...
Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes Team
Meet the Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes team at Children's Mercy.
Comfort Ability Workshop
This supportive and interactive workshop is designed to help children with chronic or recurrent pain and their caregivers learn strategies to better manage pain and improve day-to-day function. The...