Teen Advisory Board
TAB was started in 1999 with the goal of improving Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics for all patients – especially those who are older. As senior members graduate, the board looks for individuals interested in becoming a TAB member. We meet one Monday a month from 6:00-7:30 pm and on special occasions. During the meetings we plan fundraisers, work on hospital projects, brainstorm, and enjoy each other’s company. In addition, we also serve as outreach mentors who offer support and knowledge about our medical experiences, and friendship to those patients who are interested.
TAB PURPOSE
- To provide Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics with a patient advisory board representing various ages, backgrounds, and communities.
- To provide an opportunity for a representative group of patients to express concerns, ideas, and suggestions.
- To provide this advisory board with staff representatives that will listen to them and advocate for them.
- To provide direct patient feedback to the Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Executive Vice President, Co-Chief Operating Officer.
TAB MEMBERSHIP
Are you a patient of Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics? Do you have questions or concerns to be met? Do you have ideas on how to improve Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Are you available to meet at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics once a month on Monday evenings? If you answered YES to all of the above, we invite you to learn more about the Teen Advisory Board!
If you are interested in this FUN opportunity to make a difference in your life as well as others, please reach us at the following: www.childrensmercy.org, search "Teen Advisory Board".
Carolyn McIntire, Child Life Specialist, at (816)234-3000 x52146 or crmcinitre@cmh.edu
Linda Taloney, Patient Advocate Manager, at (816)234-3000 x53119 or ltaloney@cmh.edu
Melissa Pulis, Assistant Director of Child Life, at (816)234-3000 x53757 or mtoering@cmh.edu
How to Apply
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