Urgent care is open daily from noon – 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Children with serious or life-threatening injuries or illnesses should be taken directly to the emergency room, or call 911. 

Urgent care at Children's Mercy East is now located on the first floor of the building. 

Important information for parents

• Our pediatric urgent care is intended for patients up to the age of 18.

• If you have a health plan and want to determine whether Children’s Mercy is an in-network provider, a list of insurance plans is available.

Is urgent care right for my child?

• If you're unsure whether to bring your child for an urgent care visit, please feel free to call us at (816) 478-5200 and we'll be happy to provide guidance.

Save your spot in line for urgent care! Here’s how it works:

• Choose the location closest to you.

• Select a time that works best.

• Complete a short form, and you’re in line.

We can even send text message reminders as your scheduled time draws near.

Walk-in X-Ray services are available during business hours.

Hours
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Bone and joint imaging

• CT scan

• Fluoroscopic procedures

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Ultrasound

• 3D imaging and printing

• Pediatric patient experience optimization

• Sedation for complex procedures

The Children's Mercy East laboratory provides basic services on-site. Testing that is collected but not performed at East is sent to the Adele Hall hospital laboratory.

Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
No collections on holidays.