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May
19,
2023
| 09:41 AM America/Chicago

KSHB 41: Diagnosing, treating autism spectrum disorder

By Charlie KeeganMeghan and Brad Schow first noticed something different about their son, Ben, when he was 2 years old. But it wasn’t until pre-K when teachers suggested they get him tested for …
May
16,
2023
| 10:11 AM America/Chicago

Kansas City Star: Big Slick names first celebrity guests

By Lisa GutierrezThe class of newcomers at Kansas City’s annual Big Slick fundraiser for Children’s Mercy next month will include “Wagon Wheel” singer Darius Rucker, organizers said Monday in the …
May
12,
2023
| 08:38 AM America/Chicago

KC Business Journal: Announcing the 2023 NextGen Leaders honorees

By Mary KingWhen it comes to professional advice, all too often we are more inclined to reach for a book written by this influential person or that billionaire entrepreneur. We fail to remember that …
May
11,
2023
| 09:01 AM America/Chicago

The Washington Post: A new, more diverse human genome offers hope for rare genetic diseases

By Mark JohnsonThe landmark deciphering of the human genome more than two decades ago allowed doctors to solve thousands of medicine’s cruelest mysteries, including the reason 10-year-old Celia …

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Doctors invest in the future of children's health: Children's Mercy Kansas City endows five extraordinary faculty and colleagues

April
21
,
2023
| 08:05 AM America/Chicago
Children’s Mercy Kansas City formally invested five endowed faculty positions in the fields of cardiology, neonatology, orthopedic surgery and molecular medicine at the 2023 Investiture Ceremony on …
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Illumina: Children's Mercy Kansas City tackles the unique complexity of pediatric cancer

March
23
,
2023
| 09:28 AM America/Chicago
“Pediatricians like to say children are not little adults, and accordingly, pediatric cancer is not just the miniature form of adult cancer,” says Midhat Farooqi, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular …
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BioNexus KC: DEI Expert Advances Health Equity Ecosystem at Children's Mercy Kansas City

March
06
,
2023
| 10:38 AM America/Chicago
Change is complex and requires analysis, strategy, and consistency. When lofty goals are active and in play, such as being the best pediatric hospital in the country, it is necessary to lead with …
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Children's Mercy opens area's first Angelman Syndrome Clinic

February
16
,
2023
| 14:53 PM America/Chicago
Four-year-old Maddie loves cheese and fruit snack gummies, being right in the middle of the action, and playing with her twin sister, Kellie, and older brother, Colin. When she was diagnosed with …
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April
24,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago

Children’s Mercy Kansas City, GE HealthCare Launch Nation’s First Pediatric Hospital Operations Center to Improve Patient Care

Children’s Mercy Kansas City, a leading independent children’s health organization, announced the launch of the Patient Progression Hub – a hospital …
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March
03,
2023
| 09:34 AM America/Chicago

Big Slick Adds New Host for 2023 Celebrity Weekend

Big Slick is adding a new host. “Saturday Night Live” star and Kansas City, MO native Heidi Gardner is joining Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, …
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November
01,
2022
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago

Jim Simaras named EVP and Chief Financial Officer

Children’s Mercy Kansas City announced that Jim Simaras, MBA, CPA, has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer following an …
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