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School Health Support
Parents, school leaders, and health care professionals can all attest that healthy students are much more likely to be successful learners. Children’s Mercy is dedicated to helping children achieve their...
Illuminate project updates
In June 2023, Children’s Mercy announced a comprehensive initiative to address the mental health needs of children and teens in the community. Over five years, 14 projects will be launched impacting more...
Scheduling an Appointment
Thank you for choosing Children's Mercy for your child's care. You can schedule an appointment a few different ways depending on your needs. Some appointment types can be done through telemedicine...
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Our clinical laboratories provide inpatient, outpatient and outreach laboratory services for Children's Mercy patients and the greater Kansas City community.
POPS (Parents Offering Parent Support)
Children's Mercy's Parents Offering Parent Support (POPS) program is a network of parent volunteers who mentor other parents through the challenges of their child's health condition. POPS offers...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic
A multi-specialty clinic for children who have EDS. Families can see a geneticist, genetic counselor, cardiologist, rheumatologist, physical therapist, psychologist, social worker and nurse coordinator, all...
Employee Benefits
The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and...
Epilepsy Center
One of only a dozen pediatric epilepsy centers in the nation, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers innovative treatment and support for children with seizure disorders and their families.
Peritonsillar Abscess
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Nicotine Cessation
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Important Considerations
History Description of blood loss: Upper vs. lower GI bleed Time of onset Quantity of blood loss Hematochezia: Bright red blood vs melena; streaks vs. mixed with stool vs. clots Hematemesis: Bright red...
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team treats a wide variety of acute and chronic respiratory disorders and sleep disorders in children. Our program is the only pediatric program in the region accredited by...
Meet our talent recruitment team
In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin...
What to Expect Before Visiting Children's Mercy
Information and tips for kids and caregivers prepare for a visit to Children's Mercy. Includes information about admission, clinical procedures, what to bring, and more.
Dental Clinic
Children's Mercy provides comprehensive oral health care for infants and children, including those who can't receive services elsewhere due to insurance or special health care needs. Learn more.
While You Are Here
We would like to help you feel as comfortable as possible while spending time at Children's Mercy. This page offers resources that may be useful for you during your visit, especially if you are staying...
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas offers care through: Our pediatric inpatient unit The Tom Watson Emergency Department Outpatient surgery Over 30 pediatric specialty clinics Laboratory and imaging services...
COVID-19, RSV and the Flu: What you need to know
Viral respiratory season is quickly approaching. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory viruses seem to circulate in new patterns, so being prepared is important! According to the American Academy of...
Soft Palate Fullness/Bulging Images
Compare to tonsillitis (bilateral enlargement): Photos courtesy of Dr. Laura Neff, MD, MPH, Children's Mercy Otolaryngology These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.
Pharmacotherapy
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...