
Children's Mercy Hospital Button batteries - like those used in watches, calculators and some toys - can pose a danger to small children because the battereies may resemble candle. Download our Safe at Home room-by-room checklist at www.childrensmercy.org/safeathome to help identify other possible dangers in your home
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Last week, Children's Mercy was host to the 42nd Annual Clinical Advances in Pediatrics symposium presented by Children's Mercy Health Network. More than 400 pediatricians, specialists, nurses and other health care professionals attended the symposium to receive medical education led by Children's Mercy experts and gue...st faculty from throughout the U.S. Interviews with some of the featured speakers can be viewed at www.childrensmercy.org/cmhn/caps.Read More
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Children's Mercy and other children's hospitals nationwide are concerned about health care reform and proposed funding reductions in the federal payments for the services we provide. Read what Children's Mercy President and CEO Randall L. O'Donnell, PhD, and others had to say on this subject in a USA Today article at http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009 -11-12-childrens-hospitals_N.htm
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The nation's children's hospitals are lobbying Congress to change a provision in the pending health care legislation that industry leaders say will reduce their federal funding by as much as $876 million.

Children's Mercy Hospital Gordon Biersch Kansas (located at the KCP&L District) is hosting a “Tapping Party” from 5:30 -8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Come out and enjoy samplings of their new seasonal brew, fall menu and live music. All proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Children's Mercy Hospital Most children with the flu and in generally good health will not need to visit a health care provider. So when should you seek medical care? Learn the signs and symptoms at www.childrensflucenter.org.
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Most children (and adults) with the flu who are generally in good health can be well taken care of at home and will not need to visit a health care provider. But if your child has any of the following ...

Children's Mercy Hospital Innovation is a cornerstone of care at Children's Mercy. Fior example, we are home to one of only 13 nationally designated Pediatric Pharmacology Research Units which study the safety of new medications for use by children.

Children's Mercy Hospital We now have more than 5,000 Facebook fans! Thank you for your support. Please invite your friends, family members and coworkers to join you and see if we if we can reach 6,000 fans by the end of the year.

Children's Mercy Hospital Congratulations to Brad Warady, MD, for receiving the 2009 Lifeline Award from the Gift of Life Foundation. The award recognizes Dr. Warady's efforts within the transplant community. Dr. Warady is a world renowned expert in pediatric kidney disease and transplant.
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Children's Mercy Hospital Are you ready for Halloween? Let us help. Visit our Halloween Safety web site at www.childrensmercy.org/halloweensafety for tips on on carving pumpkins, fun and safe costumes, as well as recipes for healthy treats for your halloween party.
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Do the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines protect your family for the entire season? Find the answer to this question and more on our new flu web site, www.childrensflucenter.org. You'll find up-to-date information on H1N1 and seasona influenza, including signs and symptoms, when to get medical attention, the flu vaccine...s, and much more. Be sure to bookmark www.childrensflucenter.org as your source for H1N1 and seasonal flu information.Read More
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Most children (and adults) with the flu who are generally in good health can be well taken care of at home and will not need to visit a health care provider. But if your child has any of the following ...

Children's Mercy Hospital September was a record breaking month and our Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centers are continuing to see record numbers of children. Yesterday, our ED and Urgent Care Centers treated 639 patients.

Children's Mercy Hospital Be among the first to hear our newest radio spot, featuring testimonial statements from the mom's of several of our patients. You can hear the new spot at www.childrensmercy.org/millionreasons. Just click on Listen to Radio Spots and select the one titled "Life Back." Then be sure to share your own story at www.millionreasons.org.
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Children's Mercy Hospital Congratulations to John Lantos, MD, director of the Children's Mercy Bioethics Center for being honored with the first-ever March of Dimes Distinguished Lectureship in Perinatal Bioethics. "Parents of critically ill babies face decisions most of us cannot even imagine. They need information to make those decisions. They also need doctors to understand what they are going through," says Dr. Lantos.

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"When we came to the ophthalmology clinic at Children’s Mercy we were amazed at how the doctors and nurses who took care of our daughter were so calm, competent, and eager to explain her condition, the surgery needed, along with the possible complications, and the follow up treatment she will need." Find out how the e...xperienced team of Children's Mercy Ophthalmology specialists helped Kate, who was diagnosed with a unilateral congenital cataract, in this month's featured story at www.millionreasons.org.Read More
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The Million Reasons Mosaic From concerned parents and inspired caregivers to compassionate volunteers and supportive friends, we all have a Children's Mercy story to tell. The Million Reasons Mosaic provides ...



















