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Myelomeningocele

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Genomic Medicine Short Course

June 6-9, 2022 | This conference will provide clinician-scientists and researchers with a deeper understanding of genomics and its applications. The 2022 course will be offered both virtually and...

Your Impact

You believe in more for kids As a nonprofit pediatric hospital, Children’s Mercy relies on philanthropic support to fuel a mission driven by the relentless pursuit of clinical, research and...

Leg Fractures

Femur fractures The femur, or thigh bone, is the largest and also one of the strongest bones in the body. It forms both the hip and knee joints. Fractures can occur at any location along the bone, although...

Making an Appointment with Developmental and Behavioral Health

Getting an appointment with our experts in autism, ADHD, eating disorders, mental health or developmental delays may take several steps. Read about the step-by-step process here.

Enuresis and Voiding Disorder Clinic

Bedwetting in children Bedwetting, or enuresis, is a common problem in childhood, affecting 5-7 million children each year. However, it’s a sensitive topic which can be difficult for parents to approach.

Preparing for a Fluoroscopy or Interventional Radiology

Helpful tips   Many families have found the additional information provided from RadiologyInfo.org valuable as they have prepared for this type of scan.  The Image Gently Alliance  may...

Tracheostomy Patient Family Advisory Council

PFAC Tracheostomy Logo The Tracheostomy Patient and Family Advisory Council works in partnership with Children's Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of children with tracheostomies and their...

Hematology

Adult hematology 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. If you...

Types of Pediatric Fractures

The common types of fractures that can affect children, including the types of incomplete, complete and physeal fractures.

Sports concussions: 5 things parents should know

When parents think about sports concussions, football immediately comes to mind. Some parents may argue whether kids should even play football because of the risk. But it’s not just football, concussions...

Postpartum Services

Our postpartum services are here to help new mothers navigate this experience whether their baby was delivered at Children's Mercy Kansas City or their baby was delivered elsewhere and is now a...

An Update on the Assessment and Management of Pediatric Abdominal Pain

The majority of youth with chronic abdominal pain meet Rome criteria for a functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD). FAPDs are complex and involve several contributing factors. This review gives an...

Nephrology

Adult nephrology 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. If you...

Pediatric Radiology

Description: This elective is broken up into morning and afternoon tasks. These will include observing technologists obtain imaging studies, observing radiologists interpret and report studies, generating...

Fibrinolysis as a Treatment for Empyema

Children's Mercy research shows how raising the threshold for surgical intervention and utilizing further nonoperative measures can avoid an operation in most children without increasing in-hospital length...

KidCare Anywhere App

KidCare Anywhere offers you access to a Children's Mercy pediatric provider in minutes via smartphone, tablet or computer to help treat your child's non-emergency conditions. Providers can discuss...

Meet the Formative Research Team

Emily Hurley headshot  Emily Hurley, MPH, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Health Services and Outcomes Research. She founded the Formative Research Team (FRT) in 2019. She has applied her expertise in...

Clinical Experience - Adolescent Medicine Fellowship

Our clinical training includes the following rotations, which allow the fellow to obtain experience in assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases that affect the adolescent and young adult age...

Simulation Training

The Center for Excellence in Pediatric Resuscitation provides state-of-the-art resuscitation training for health care professionals working in acute pediatric care settings.