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Treatment Options
Treatment plans will be based on the best available, evidence-based therapies for treating headaches in children. Opioid pain medications are not prescribed by our clinic, since research has shown that...
Transformational Pediatrics Podcast
Interviews with physicians and researchers at Children’s Mercy Kansas City who are transforming pediatric care through genomic medicine, personalized therapeutics, health services and outcomes research...
Tuition Assistance
Tuition discounts and academic advising available If you've considered starting school or finishing a degree, you should learn about the Tuition Assistance Program. Full-time and part-time employees...
Onboarding
Hello, and welcome to Children’s Mercy. We’re really excited you’re joining our team of 8,500-plus employees. You’ll soon notice that everyone here is dedicated to helping kids meet their potential every...
Department of Pediatrics Leadership Cabinet
Department of Pediatrics Chair Department of Pediatrics Administrative Team Jeanne James, MD, MBA, FAAP Meet Dr. James Shasta Hallock, MHA View Story Devin Moss, PT, DPT, SCS, MBA View Story Heather...
GUIDE Clinic
The GUIDE Clinic brings together a team of health care specialists to provide complete care for young people from birth to 21 years old with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and differences of sexual...
Dysfunctional Urological Conditions in Kids
The Dysfunctional Urological Conditions in Kids (DUCK) Clinic is dedicated solely to children with voiding dysfunction, a common issue. ...
Getting an IV
This is an IV. An IV is a small tube that is used to give your body water or medicine. It may also be used to get blood for a blood test. Numbing options At Children’s Mercy, we often use a J-tip or...
Salaries and Benefits for Residents and Fellows
The training programs at Children's Mercy provide a yearly stipend, plus variety of perks, benefits and on-site services to help make the residents/fellows' experience positive and rewarding.
Pediatric Plastic Surgery (Craniofacial)
Description: Attending clinics, operative rooms and case discussions. Educational objectives: To explore the field of pediatric plastic surgery. To be able to diagnose congenital pediatric conditions...
ADHD Treatment: Training Interventions
"Behavioral therapy involves training adults to influence the contingencies in an environment to improve the behavior of a child or adolescent in that setting. It can help parents and school personnel...
Neurology (Epilepsy)
Adult epileptologists providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program
ECMO is a treatment used for children with life-threatening heart and/or lung problems. It provides long-term breathing and heart support. Children’s Mercy’s ECMO program is one of the largest in the U.S.
Child Neurology Residency - Current Residents and Alumni
Program Director Current Residents Class of 2026 Anne Altschul, DO: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Mark Grady, MD: Medical School - Ohio State...
Hirschsprung Disease in Children
Hirschsprung disease (also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon) is a birth defect in which nerve cells that naturally occur in the colon are missing. Pull-through surgery removes the portion of the...
Ethics Committee Brown Bag Workshop Schedule
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Date/Location Title of Presentation Presenter(s) January 14, 2025 Tuesday Microsoft Teams CANCELED CANCELED February 11, 2025 Tuesday Microsoft Teams Pediatric Death and Dying in...
Community Benefit
reports Being a leader in children’s health means doing our part to make sure the Kansas City region is a healthy place to grow up. Since our founding in 1897, Children’s Mercy has provided...
Is Potty Training Your #1 (and #2) Priority? Here’s What You Need to Know.
As a pediatric psychologist, I work with a lot of parents who are struggling with potty training. So many, in fact, that several of them have taken to calling me their “Poopcologist.” I should probably just...
Research Education at the Children's Mercy Research Institute
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) offers several research education opportunities for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students.
Infectious Disease
The Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Mercy provides inpatient and outpatient care for newborns to young adults. Our experts in infectious diseases provide compassionate care and...