Children’s Mercy Kansas City
This page includes a searchable index of all resources created by Children’s Mercy Kansas City. If you would like to add a resource to this index, please contact us.
Diphtheria
This webpage provides information on diphtheria and includes special sections for health care providers and public health professionals. It describes the types, causes, risk factors, …
Preparing for a Tornado
This CDC page provides tips on preparing for, staying safe during, and recovering after a tornado. It describes how to recognize tornado signs like dark …
Point Of Dispensing Simulation Program for Leveraging and Evaluating Resources
This page contains a program called SimPLER, which helps plan and manage Point of Dispensing (POD) sites. It lets users input details about the POD …
BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Module
The BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) module was adapted from the original CDC-Kaiser ACE Study and is used to collect …
Zika Virus
This webpage provides information on the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause birth defects in infants if contracted during pregnancy. It offers resources …
Emergency Preparedness Go Bag Checklist
2024
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This checklist describes what to pack in an emergency go bag for families, including first aid supplies, water, flashlight, batteries, cash, and important documents. It …
Parent-ish
This webpage features Parent-ish, a resource for parents provided by Children’s Mercy. The site offers helpful information and advice on parenting topics, health tips, and …
Safe Sleep, Safe Babies
This webpage describes ways to keep babies safe while they sleep. It explains that babies should always sleep on their backs, alone, and in a …
Talking to Kids About Tragedies
2019
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This webpage describes how parents and caregivers can talk to kids about tragic events. It suggests being honest but using age-appropriate language, listening to children's …
We Care (Trauma-Informed Care)
This webpage explains how trauma-informed care is used to support children and families. It helps people who have experienced difficult or stressful events by understanding …