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Research: Precision dosing for mental health medication

With a goal to continue advancing research to broaden our knowledge and practice of evidence-based care that leads to data-driven treatments and innovations, this research study seeks to understand precision dosing of mental health medications to provide the right...

Camber Mental Health inpatient psychiatric campus

Set to open in late 2024, this new hospital will serve as an inpatient mental health healing campus, including 48 pediatric beds and 24 adult beds, six private courtyards, walking paths, and dining and activity space. A collaboration between Children’s Mercy and...

Fore The Kids Founding Story

In 2005, Jordan Paden checked into Children’s Mercy at 11 years old knowing something was wrong. 4 ½ months later she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Jordan would end up in and out of the hospital for years to follow. The Paden family had been close with Nick and...

Serial Killer Loose in Johnson County

Serial Killer Loose in Johnson County

Written by Dr. Mike Artman, Senior Vice President and Head of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy   I’m here to tell you that there is a serial killer on the loose in Johnson County. This killer strikes every 4-5 days. Every 4-5 days someone dies at the hands of this...

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