Children's Mercy and Mexico Announce Agreement for Reciprocal Education and Referral Programs
Mexico’s Secretary of Health, Dr. José Ángel Córdova, visited Children’s Mercy to sign an agreement to exchange medical, nursing and administrative personnel; establish pediatric continuing education opportunities; conduct medical research; and develop a joint referral system for patients. This new agreement with Mexico will complement our existing International Patient program, which is a paid program that facilitates access for international children to the most advanced pediatric services and care available at Children’s Mercy.

Children’s Mercy is a leader in treating pediatric cancer, caring for more than 85% of all newly diagnosed children with cancer in our region. With 16 physicians specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology, including four dedicated to bone marrow transplant, our expertise is unmatched in the region.

Talking To Your Child About The News
The images of the devastating earthquake in Haiti are on TV 24 hours a day and pictures of the disturbing scene are published on the internet and in newspapers for all to see. Our experts help you answer your child’s questions and offer advice on how your kids can help the people of Haiti.

Winter Safety
The child-like enthusiasm of a snow day can be shared by everyone all winter long. Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics provide a few precautionary measures to keep families warm and safe this winter.

Fighting the Flu with Facts
Children’s Mercy has launched a new web site, www.childrensflucenter.org, to provide parents with a one-stop source of information on seasonal flu and H1N1. The site includes answers to commonly asked questions, videos, articles and links to additional resources.

Children’s Mercy announces that Dev Maulik, MD, PhD, FACOG, FRCOG will be the director of the hospital’s Fetal Health Center. The center, created in cooperation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, will provide integrated, multidisciplinary care for infants with serious congenital birth defects before, during and after delivery.

Researchers find mandatory influenza vaccine among health care workers favorable
Researchers at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics found that 70 percent of their employees were in favor of mandatory influenza vaccinations among health care workers. The research was published in the January issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.