The @ChildrensMercy Bioethics Center creates tools to help clinicians & teachers analyze pediatrics ethical issues.
Kansas City, MO
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We are still accepting applications to our #world #class #certificate program in #pediatric #bioethics. Learn more and apply today: childrensmercy.org/health-ca…
We were excited to celebrate four of our colleagues, including Dr. Garrett, and #Certificate graduates Pat Reuter, Jennifer Staullbaumer-Rouyer, & Mary Beth Minges on their impressive @ChildrensMercy service anniversaries today. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our #Bioethics #Certificate program Core Faculty member & Director of Student Research Jeremy Garrett for his 15 years of service!
New article on, "Rethinking Disability in Pediatrics..." in this month's "The Link" from #pediatric #bioethics faculty Dr. Jeremy Garrett: childrensmercy.org/health-ca…
Congrats to our #Certificate in #Pediatric #Bioethics #nurse #faculty member Charlotte Smardo from the @ChildrensMercy Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on her 40-Year Service Award. We are grateful for Charlotte's expertise and ongoing contributions.
New article from #Certificate in #pediatric #bioethics alumni Jacklyn Boggs & Laurie Shoulders et al, "Impacts of Ethical Dilemmas & Moral Distress in Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses" in Pediatr Blood Cancer
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3982…
Looking forward to #ASBH25 in Portland Oct. 22-25, 2025. Found this interesting and refreshingly transparent resource on the costs of this annual #bioethics conference: asbh.org/annual-meeting/buil….
New article from our former #pediatric #ethics #fellow Bry Moore, PhD: Moore B.Seeing and Having Seen: On Suffering and Intersubjectivity. Camb Q Healthc Ethics. Published online February 10, 2025. doi:10.1017/S0963180125000064
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3992…
In celebration of #DoctorsDay2025, we recognize the contributions of all of our #bioethics #faculty, #alumni & #students. Special recognition goes to our leadership including @DoctorBrian1983, @stephaneonatal, @kelstanellis, & Drs. Linebarger & Wagner.
Our #Pediatric #Ethics #Fellowship is a unique opportunity based in Kansas City led by Dr. Jeremy Garrett, Dr. Stephanie Kukora & Jennifer Pearl. Those interested can learn more here: childrensmercy.org/professio…. The next deadline will be Dec. 15 (for our 2026-27 program year).
Congrats to our colleague & nurse leader Angie Knackstedt for her 40 years @ChildrensMercy. Angie is currently our Certificate Program Director as well as Program Manager, Nursing Bioethics and Health Literacy.
Help us congratulate some members of our research community who are celebrating their @ChildrensMercy work anniversaries this month. We're extremely lucky to have these amazing people as part of our team!
ALT This graphic has a darker marigold color on the back right side and a lighter yellow color on the back left side. On the right are photos of 4 people who are celebrating 20, 25, and 40 years at Children's Mercy. On the left is a list broken down by those celebrating 5 and 10 years. The list includes the person's name and department.
In our #Pediatric #Ethics #Podcast we cover important & timely topics in pediatric ethics, highlight ethical issues in clinical, research & health policy domains, & focus on timely bioethics topics seen by pediatric health care professionals. Learn more: childrensmercy.org/health-ca…
We have a handful of spots in our unique multidisciplinary #certificate in #pediatric #bioethics program. Our nine-month #hybrid program, designed for working health care professionals, includes: 27 weeks online, webinars & in-person sessions. Learn more: childrensmercy.org/health-ca…
Sign up for our CMBC E-News here and stay current on @CMBioethics: childrensmercy.org/health-ca…
We still have some spots remaining in our #Certificate Program in #Pediatric #Bioethics for 2025-26. Apply today and join our alumni network of 350+ pediatric bioethics healthcare leaders across the globe. childrensmercy.org/health-ca…
New article by faculty & alumni alumni: Abadi M, Workneh R, Kukora S... Kassa BB, Abayneh M, Rent S, et al. "The Power of Professional Clinical Ethicists in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An Ethiopian Perspective." in AJOB: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3999…
Congrats to Dr. Linebarger, @CMBioethics, named one of the most influential leaders in hospice and palliative care (aahpmblog.org/articles/2024-…) @AAHPM Annual Assembly. To learn more about the Visionaries Program as well as the current and past recipients: aahpm.org/about-aahpm/awards….
Last month @AAHPM Annual Assembly, @DoctorBrian1983 presented, "Ethical Conundrums in Palliative Care & Pediatrics" w/ Drs. Bob Macauley @OHSUDoernbecher, and Collura @MayoClinic to 100 interdisciplinary staff, including #certificate grads. Learn more: aahpm.org/education-events/a….
Congrats to our current #certificate in #pediatric #bioethics student Lynette Lartey, MPH, MCHES, on this recognition, which is also the focus of her capstone project. Learn more about our Certificate Program: childrensmercy.org/health-ca….
Please join us in congratulating Lynette Lartey. She received a grant from Kansas Birth Equity Network for her project that explores how doulas & community health workers culturally broker communication between pregnant clients & providers in the Midwest. bit.ly/lartey-KBEN
ALT This graphic is on a medium blue background. On the right is a photo of Lynette Lartey, MPH, MCHES®, Health Services and Outcomes Research, and her mother at her Uzazi Village Doula Training Graduation in December 2024. On the left is text that outlines who she received funding from and for what project it's being used on. "Healthy Blue Birth Equity Mini-Grant from Kansas Birth Equity Network (KBEN)." Project: “Cultural Brokerage in Pregnancy-related Options Counseling in the Midwest”
Our #certificate in #pediatric #bioethics alum & faculty member Ryan Sanchez, MD is presenting #PAS2025,
"Parental Voice in Shared Decision-Making: Evaluating the Experiences of Parents of Children with Trisomy 13 and 18 Monday", April 28, 2025 11:00am – 11:15am HST
Our #certificate alum & faculty Sarah Porter, MSW, LCSW is presenting @ #PAS2025. "Addressing Bias, Power, and Oppression in Pediatric Bioethics Consultation" on 4/26/25 from 2:30pm – 4:45pm HST
cdmcd.co/5n5pWv. Our Interim-Director @DoctorBrian1983 is her co-author.