The Interdisciplinary Feeding Clinic at Children's Mercy is in high demand with rising referrals. The team investigated no-shows (13.5%) & cancellations (16%) & found that lead time to 1st appointment was the best predictor. Read on sprou.tt/11faNwshVpH

Join us! Children's Mercy Pediatric Surgery has an opening for a two-year combined clinical research/pediatric surgical critical care position starting July 2025. Apply at ow.ly/1iAC50SBAgy Hanna Alemayehu Nelimar Cruz Centeno, MD ⚕️ Shai Stewart Rebecca Rentea, MD Tolu Oyetunji pablo aguayo

Kids Eat Free is of my favorite #ChildrensMercy community initiatives! All summer, FREE lunches are available to all kids ages 1 to 18 at Children’s Mercy’s Adele Hall campus in #KansasCity sprou.tt/1eh2L7gReG2

I think this is just so sweet! Just 8 weeks after giving birth at #ChildrensMercy NICU, Aisha was so grateful for the care she received, she volunteered to give back at Children’s Mercy prom sprou.tt/1Po12cfjwfe

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new Ronald McDonald House inside #ChildrensMercy! partnership will provide a home away from home for families of children receiving care at our hospital. #RMHC sprou.tt/1h82fhuFMVk

The Neonatology department at #ChildrensMercy is committed to providing compassionate and cutting-edge care for neonatal patients. Learn about our team, services, and resources available to families sprou.tt/1QM4q3g2txZ

Toward #equity: Dr. Stephanie Kukora, Children's Mercy #neonatologist, co-authored a paper calling for a model of #NICU care that centers unique experiences & cultures; acknowledges & addresses biases, & builds trusting therapeutic relationships. Read on sprou.tt/1jPR2kdgpHo

Our researchers sorted through recent studies on patient portal messages & doctors' #wellbeing. Most showed volume of messages correlated w/ negative effects, & authors called for more study on timing of response, sentiment & appropriateness. Read more sprou.tt/1GrOupnLtzC

Children's Mercy & the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County teamed up to map how #CommunityHealth workers 🤝connect🤝 patients to critical resources, including "above & beyond actions" that could use "enhanced, formalized support." sprou.tt/1KZIfzTAzhW

Last call shift of fellowship!!! Children's Mercy Pediatric Surgery

Brian S. Carter, MD, Intermin Director for Pediatric Bioethics at Children's Mercy calls for pediatricians to see themselves as #allies and #advocates not just for their patients, but for the wellbeing of all children. Here's how sprou.tt/1DCbBs0ZS9W

Anorectal Malformation and Assessment childrensmercy.org/health-care-pr…

Did you know pediatric ECMO survivors are at risk for Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)? Our ECMO & ICU teams have designed an ✏️ECMO Diaries✏️ program to help lessen the long-term cognitive, psychological, social & physical impact of PICS. sprou.tt/1kLIA0hOrOK

🫁 Wound infections after a #sternotomy are rare but serious for kids. Children's Mercy researchers reviewed 12 yrs of data & found patients w/ #tracheostomies had much higher sternal wound infection rates (22.5%). Next up: studying how to lower risks sprou.tt/1QMT5T0k4fx

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Abstracts are now due next Thursday, August 8. Submit today to take advantage of this opportunity to display your work at #PCPLC2024! Learn About the Requirements + Submit Now: buff.ly/43EukUL #colorectalsurgery #pediatriccolorectal #pedsurg

Check out this visual abstract on laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair. #APSALearning

It’s #NationalAviationWeek photo of #ChildrensMercy Critical Care Transport helicopter. 🚁 Did you know we make nearly 5.8k transports a year? We’re one of the busiest specialty teams in the country and help lots of kids from all over!

Discover the Kreamer Resource Center at Children’s Mercy, a valuable hub for families seeking support and resources during their visit. Learn more about the services and assistance available to you and your loved ones sprou.tt/1Fel6xQO4Yg

Anorectal Malformation and Assessment - check out the podcast! #pedscolorectal childrensmercy.org/health-care-pr…

Did you know there are THREE track options at #PCPLC2024? There is something for everyone at the leading #pediatriccolorectal conference! View the agenda and secure your spot now: buff.ly/47aZ1nu #pcplc #colorectalsurgery #pedsurg Casey M Calkins @RebeccarenteaMD