Built for kids®
At Children’s Mercy, everything we do is built for kids — from the size of our equipment to the brightness of our spaces. With more than 800 pediatric specialists across 45 subspecialties and over 9,000 dedicated employees, we bring unmatched expertise to every child’s care. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals, we’re expanding our reach so families can access world-class care closer to home — because we believe geography should never be a barrier to healing.
We’re also driven by bold science and a deep commitment to community. Our research is purposeful, shaped by the real needs of children and families and aimed at creating brighter futures. Beyond hospital walls, we’re investing in the places where kids live, learn and grow —working hand-in-hand with schools, neighborhoods and families to improve wellbeing and build healthier communities for generations to come.
We are proud to be named one of the best children's hospitals in America by U.S. News and World Report, ranking in 9 pediatric specialties.
Children’s Mercy is proud to have earned recognition from numerous local, national and international organizations.
How we are Built for Kids
Watch our video series to learn just a few of the ways we’re Built for kids. ®
Bold Science. Brighter Futures.
At Children’s Mercy, care and innovation go hand in hand. Our nationally recognized experts in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics and health care innovation work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge care tailored to each child. But our mission goes beyond medicine — we’re committed to improving lives of children with one goal: helping them thrive and dream big.
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute is undertaking a research initiative to build a first-of-its-kind pediatric data repository to facilitate the search for answers and novel treatments for pediatric genetic conditions. With more than 1,600 rare disease diagnoses repository is delivering answer and enabling new treatments.
The CHAMP® App is a mobile application developed by Children’s Mercy that can be used by parents or caregivers to send information electronically to the home monitoring team. The home monitoring team is able to access the information through a provider web portal.
The Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center at Children’s Mercy specializes in pediatric heart and kidney transplants as well as multi-organ transplants. The Center is one of the nation’s top pediatric solid organ transplant centers with leading survival rates.
Children’s Mercy is home to the region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Level IV is the highest level of NICU, designating that the most comprehensive care is available to newborns who need it most.
Patient Stories
Against all odds: EXIT procedure helps baby Farrah start strong
A team of 40+ experts from the Children’s Mercy Fetal Health Center performed a unique prenatal surgery called an EXIT procedure to remove a large tumor that was pressing on baby Farrah’s lungs.
Heart Transplant: Alex and Jaymeson’s stories
Alex and Jaymeson (Jay) bonded over a very unique shared experience: They both received heart transplants at Children’s Mercy in February 2024 — less than a week apart!
Genomic Medicine Center: June's story
June and her family found answers and relief because of Genomic Answers for Kids, a flagship program of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute.
