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.

The Children's Mercy Pharmacy Department has become only the second pediatric program in the nation to be accredited for its specialty residency in Hematology/Oncology. The pharmacy's first-year residency program also received accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Both programs train the pediatric pharmacists of the future.

Children’s Mercy has one of the largest pediatric cancer programs in the country, with 150-200 new patients each year. In fact, more than 80 percent of all children diagnosed with cancer in our region are treated here. But we’re more than just a leading treatment center, we’re also involved in clinical trials and research to improve cancer care for children everywhere.

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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.

Burn Safety
Children all over the United States visit emergency rooms to get treated for burns from stoves, ovens, microwaves and even hot water from sinks. Download our free Safe at Home Seek and Find activity sheet and help your child identify potential burn hazards in your home. It’s all part of the Kohl’s and Children’s Mercy Safe at Home initiative to keep you and your child, safe at home.

Holiday Health and Saftey
Take advantage of our experts tips to help make the holidays a little brighter and safer for the entire family. Visit our Healthy Holidays page for videos, articles, holiday recipes and more.

The new Children's Mercy Bioethics Center is now open. One of only two centers in the nation focusing specifically on the bioethical issues related to pediatrics, the new center is headed by nationally-renowned pediatrician and bioethicist John Lantos, MD. The center will serve as an educational and consultative resource for health care providers both locally and nationwide.

Children’s Mercy Unveils New State-of-the-Art EC145 Helicopter
First in the region to provide this advanced transportation option.

Children's Mercy announces first implant with MatrACELL(TM) technology
The new technology can help reduce the number of open heart surgeries in children.

Nationally recognized pediatric experts, innovative research, and family-centered care are just a few of the million reasons to choose Children’s Mercy. Learn more about why, when it’s your child, it has to be Children’s Mercy.