Resources for Healthcare Professionals

As the only tertiary-care academic medical institution in the area, KU Medical Center provides leadership and strength for the medical community. As the pediatric arm of KU Med, KU Pediatrics stands ready to help you, the primary care provider, in any way that we can.

• We offer consultative services in a wide range of specialties.
• Our Pediatric Grand Rounds serves the continuing medical education needs of Kansas providers.
• The Pediatric Research newsletter displays some of the current research trends at KU Pediatrics.
• Patient Information Resources, which you are free to use for your own patients, including:
  • KidTips — Quick Advice for Parents, and
  • WellKids — Handouts for Routine Physicals
• Transfer and update information is intended for providers who wish to transfer their patient(s) to KU for care, and for those who have patients here.

 

Child Abuse

Sunflower House is now seeing any pediatric patients who are referred to KU for possible abuse. Healthcare providers who want to refer children for a child abuse medical evaluation at Sunflower House should contact the law enforcement agency where the child resides or the KC Metro Social and Rehabilitation Services reporting office (1-866-215-9077). The assigned police officer or SRS caseworker should be informed of the healthcare provider's request to make a referral to Sunflower House for a medical evaluation. If there are any questions regarding this process, please contact Dr. Kay Farley or Stephanie Strout, Physician Assistant, at Sunflower House: 913/631-5800.

Web Links:

A selection of useful links from the web.