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January
18,
2023
| 09:15 AM America/Chicago

Healio: Ear tubes may be unnecessary in some cases, study finds

By Rose WeldonGuidelines for ear infections in young children may lead to unnecessary tympanostomy tube placement, according to a study published in Pediatrics.The study found that recurrent cases of …
January
16,
2023
| 08:28 AM America/Chicago

Becker's Hospital Review: 60 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs headed into 2023

By Brendan TalianBecker's Hospital Review is pleased to release its top oncology hospitals. The hospitals and health systems featured on this list have earned recognition nationally as top cancer …
January
12,
2023
| 10:41 AM America/Chicago

Becker's Hospital Review: Resistance to antibiotics tied to patient age, healthcare setting

By Bari Faye DeanAntibiotic drug resistance isn't universal — it varies by the age of the patient and the healthcare setting, according to a study published Jan. 2 in JAC-Antimicrobial …
January
11,
2023
| 08:46 AM America/Chicago

ABC News: Children with obesity should get proactive treatment, American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines

By Dr. Nicole McLean and Dr. Karra ManierChildren and adolescents should be proactively evaluated and treated for obesity, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics around …

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The University of Kansas: NIH funds trial giving AI-powered digital tools to clinicians treating teens for anorexia

December
01
,
2022
| 13:31 PM America/Chicago
Called a “pandemic within a pandemic,” the prevalence of anorexia nervosa (AN) among young people has spiked during COVID-19. According to research, in-patient interventions are effective for up to …
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Giving Tuesday and Beyond at Children's Mercy

November
29
,
2022
| 06:55 AM America/Chicago
Like many other pediatric hospitals around the country, we are seeing an increase in children's respiratory illnesses which has resulted in a higher number of patients and longer-than-normal wait …
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Thanks for Dreaming Big with us!

September
30
,
2022
| 10:51 AM America/Chicago
Thank you for Dreaming Big with us! Last Saturday, more than 2,000 friends joined together at Crown Center Square for the first time in-person to celebrate hope and healing with Children’s Mercy at …
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"Shark Tank" approach to funding research raises $1.4M

July
13
,
2022
| 11:00 AM America/Chicago
Children’s Mercy Kansas City has raised $1.4M to support 14 research projects through an innovative “Shark Tank” approach with a group called Mercy Research Partners. Each year, through an …
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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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October
17,
2022
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago

Stephanie Meyer named SVP and Chief Nursing Officer

Children’s Mercy Kansas City has announced that Stephanie Meyer, RN, MS-FNP, NEA-BC, has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer …
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September
30,
2022
| 13:25 PM America/Chicago

Children’s Mercy Kansas City Provides Grants to Community Partners Focused on Transforming the Health and Potential of Children

Children’s Mercy Kanas City has named the recipients of the Catalyst Community Partnership Grant program in celebration of the hospital’s 125 year …
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