Newsroom | Children’s Mercy Kansas City

In the News

RSS feed - In the News (opens in new window) View all headlines - In the News
September
01,
2023
| 09:10 AM America/Chicago

Discover Magazine: What is Human Metapneumovirus?

By Sean MowbrayEarlier this year, a wave of human metapneumovirus — also known as HMP, or just MPV — swept across the U.S. It’s a virus that causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections, is …
August
25,
2023
| 13:12 PM America/Chicago

Healthcare Design: Technology Installation Provides Positive Distraction in Children's Mercy Burn Clinic

By Kristin ZeitA severe burn injury is traumatic for anyone. But for a  4-year-old having to submit to weekly hospital visits for hands-on treatment of that burn, the aftermath can be particularly …
August
18,
2023
| 13:15 PM America/Chicago

KCTV 5: Children's Mercy reaches medical milestone

By Sharon ChenChildren’s Mercy has reached a medical milestone: 400 kidney transplants performed.John Paredes is patient 400 and he has the picture to prove it. In it, you can see the 19-year-old …
August
15,
2023
| 10:33 AM America/Chicago

KCTV 5: Heading back to school, which vaccines are required?

By Janae HancockAs students prepare to return to school this month, health officials are encouraging parents to make sure their children are up-to-date with their vaccinations.Dr. Angela Myers, …

Our Stories

RSS feed - Our Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Our Stories

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 …
Read more
Tags
Our Stories
Our Experts
Philanthropy
Heart

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 …
Read more
Tags
Our Stories
Our Experts
Cancer
Research & Innovation

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 …
Read more
Tags
Our Stories
Our Experts
Diversity & Inclusion

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 …
Read more
Tags
Our Stories
Our Experts
Rare & Complex Conditions
Genomics

Press Releases

RSS feed - Press Releases (opens in new window) View all headlines - Press Releases
August
21,
2023
| 09:42 AM America/Chicago

Study Links Home Weatherization to Improvements in Health for Children with Asthma

Results from a new preliminary study indicate that weatherizing living spaces can dramatically improve children’s health by improving indoor air …
Tags
Press Releases
Our Experts
Child Development & Safety
Asthma & Allergy
July
18,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago

Children’s Mercy Kansas City Announces New Clinic to Treat Depression and Anxiety in Youth

Depression and anxiety are among the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in teenagers, which have significantly increased since the pandemic. To …
Tags
Press Releases
In The News
Our Experts
Behavioral Health
July
05,
2023
| 11:40 AM America/Chicago

Christina Dempsey, DNP, and Jeff Jones Join Board of Directors for Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Children's Mercy Kansas City has added two prominent leaders to its Board of Directors: Christina Dempsey, DNP, and Jeff Jones.
Tags
Press Releases

National Media Highlights

RSS feed - National Media Highlights (opens in new window)
next
previous