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When your child is sick or injured, trust the expertise of The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center to get them back to being a kid again. The Pediatric Center provides an excellent experience for kids and their families who are looking for continuity of care and the highest level of expertise at the bedside.

The Pediatric Center offers:

• Comprehensive pediatric services treating newborns to teens
• Pediatric ER with short wait times
• Quick and convenient access to pediatric specialists including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurology and orthopedic surgery
• A pediatric inpatient unit for children, which includes a medical-surgical inpatient unit and pediatric ICU staffed by pediatric hospitalists and intensivists, as well as specialty physicians, all with pediatric-specific training
• All pediatric board-certified attending physicians who are experts in their field and have years of experience treating children

To find a pediatric specialist, call (913) 541-KIDS (5437). To learn more about The Pediatric Center and meet our pediatric specialists, visit oprmc.com/pediatrics.

COVID Testing Options

As cases of COVID-19 continue, parents might wonder if their family should get tested, especially if someone is sick or was around a person who has the virus. Dr. A. Gabriel Schifman, medical director of the Pediatric ER, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, explains different testing options available.

HPV Vaccine Recommendations

Have questions about the HPV Vaccine? Its currently recommended for kids 11 and 12. Dr. James Delmore, a board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist, with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Overland Park Regional Medical Center is breaking down the myths and facts around the HPV Vaccine.

Wearing a Mask For Sports

Dr. James Gutheil, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert with The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, discusses the best way to wear masks during winter and spring sports.

How to Travel Safer for Spring Break

Dr. Gabriel Schifman, pediatric emergency room physician with The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, shares quick tips for making Spring Break travel as safe as possible.

Managing Your Child’s Diabetes During COVID-19

Dr. Larry Midyett, pediatric endocrinologist with The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, discusses ways to ease the burden of managing your child’s diabetes during the pandemic.

Tummy Ache or Appendicitis?

Stomach pain is the most well-known clue of appendicitis. It is also a familiar clue of a stomach virus. Both conditions can have similar symptoms making them very difficult to tell apart without a professional medical evaluation. But the earlier appendicitis is caught, the easier it is to treat. Tune in to another PED Talk with Dr. Iqbal of The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center to find out how to differentiate between a tummy ache and appendicitis.

First Aid Kit Essentials

Warmer weather means, that after months of quarantine families are ready to hit the road for a getaway. A well-stocked first aid kit with medications and supplies can prevent a visit to emergency rooms or urgent care. It can also minimize unnecessary trips to pharmacies at your destination where supplies of popular items may be in short supply. Dr. Eric Peters, with The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, discusses what to pack in traveler’s first aid kit.

More than a Tummy Ache?

Stomachaches are a common complaint among kids and teens. Stomach pain can be caused by many reasons and sometimes can indicate chronic issues. Tune in for another PED Talk with Dr. Stephanie Page, a pediatric gastroenterologist with Overland Park at Overland Park Regional Medical Center to find out when a tummy ache is more than a tummy ache.

Fireworks Safety

Practicing firework safety is the first step you should take in order to keep you and your loved ones out of harm’s way this Fourth of July. However, it is inevitable for a burn to happen when handling fireworks. So, how can you treat accidental burns, if someone you care about is injured this holiday? Dr. Eric Peters, with The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, discusses when to go to the ER for a burn and how to celebrate the holiday safely.

Talking to Girls (and Boys) About Periods

When is the right time to talk to boys and girls about their changing bodies? When should girls see a gynecologist for the first time? How do you explain a first period to girls reaching puberty? Tune into another PED Talk with Dr. Kimberly Swan, a ObGyn at Specialists in Women’s Care at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.