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Each year many patients travel to Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City from other countries to seek pediatric care that the experts agree, is among the most highly developed available in the world. Some come for our advanced pediatric treatment capabilities, and some seek the services of our renowned physicians. Nevertheless, whatever brings them, each patient receives unsurpassed professional care delivered with an awareness of respect for the diverse cultural values of the international community.  

The International Patient Program provides a single point of access, service and coordination for international patients and their families. International inquiries for treatment are reviewed through an evaluation and triage protocol, including an assessment by a multi-disciplinary team. On-going specialized customer service ensures that communication is centralized and customer needs are met.

CMH Overview
Since 1897, the Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics of Kansas City (CMH) contribution to advancing child health has improved the lives of millions of children. Outstanding patient care, research and education have helped CMH to emerge as one of the top pediatric hospitals for children's health care in the world. This long time tradition of care at Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City continues to significantly contribute to children's health globally.

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, MO. is one of the nation’s top, pediatric medical centers. Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing services, and ranked in 2009 by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America's Best Children's Hospitals” for 5 specialties, Children's Mercy provides outstanding pediatric care for children from birth through the age of 18. With a 314-bed facility, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level I pediatric trauma center, faculty of 600 pediatricians, and 40 subspecialties, it is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric medical centers in the country. In addition to a mission of caring for children, Children’s Mercy is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research, and educating the next generation of pediatric subspecialists.

Mission Statement
We believe that international children should be provided with the highest quality of care, when resources are not available at the country of origin. Those seeking treatment at The Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics should receive timely access through a formal and equitable review process.

Our Objective
Our objective at Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics is to facilitate international patients to access services available for children in pursuit of the most advanced pediatric care offered by our institution. We understand the difficulties of managing healthcare in a foreign setting; for that reason, we will assign an International Patient Coordinator to guide patients and their families through the process.  He will coordinate any medical, financial, or service-related needs or inquiries that need to be addressed.

For more information please call, write or e-mail the International Patient Program at:

International Patient Program
Social Work and Community Services
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics of Kansas City
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, Missouri,  64108  U.S.A.
Tel:  816-983-6540
Fax: 816-983-6733
e-mail: dhporras@cmh.edu