Built for Kids™
Help light the way for kids
One in five young people in the U.S. has a mental health disorder, and in Kansas City over 40 percent of those kids don’t get the help they need. That’s why Children’s Mercy launched Illuminate, a 5-year, $275 million plan, to address this youth mental health crisis through early intervention, equitable access, expanded services and research. We need your help. Learn how you can help light the path forward.
Let’s grow! Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas starts expansion in 2025
As kids’ health needs grow, so do our services to help. We’ve listened to families who asked for improved access to our expert care. The expansion will also consolidate services and introduce new clinical programs. The first phase of the project is already underway, with additional phases to come over the next four years.
Become a junior champion today!
Looking for summer give-back kid activities? Junior Champions offers a way for kids to rally together and use their creativity - lemonade stands, car washes, bake sales or making art - to make a difference for kids spending their summer in the hospital.
Mental Health: You don't have to navigate it alone
Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual. When you’re concerned about your child’s mental health or need help with complex situations, we’re here for you. Use our Mental Health Toolkit for guidance on what may be helpful to say and do to offer support.
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): Isaac’s Story
Isaac was born in Wichita with multiple challenges, including an enlarged heart and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Critical Care Transport, ECMO and NICU teams collaborated to get Isaac to Children’s Mercy quickly to save his life.
Find a Research Study
Use our Find a Study tool to search our actively enrolling research studies and clinical trials and to reach out to a study contact to learn more or express interest.
