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Inside the Fetal Health Center
A birth experience tailored to you Every birth experience is unique. We want yours to include as many of the elements and amenities that are important to you, even if your baby needs a higher level of care...
Transition to Adulthood Conference
Transition to Adulthood Family Education Day When: October 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City MO 64110 Button: Transition...
Congenital Heart Defects
Children's Mercy has worked closely with the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvment Collaborative and families to provide support and resources throughout your child's heart journey. We've...
Significant Dates in the History of Children's Mercy
Dr. Alice Berry Graham 1897: Dr. Alice Berry Graham and her sister, Dr. Katharine Berry Richardson, open The Free Bed Fund Association for Crippled, Deformed and Ruptured Children with one bed in a women’s...
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.
Surveillance for Predisposition to Tumors (SPoT Clinic)
The Children’s Mercy SPoT Clinic assists with early detection and treatment of tumors in children with hereditary cancer syndromes.
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...
Osteochondritis Dissecans: Gabe's Story
After noticing knee pain at 15, Gabe Keeton sought help from Children's Mercy. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Kevin Latz, MD, diagnosed him with an articular cartilage defect called osteochondritis dissecans...
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...
Population Health
The Population Health area of emphasis at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) aims to translate the possible into everyday reality; working to deliver the hospital’s considerable range of...
Early Intervention and Special Education Services
The Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program’s goal is to assist children with heart disease and their families in reaching the best outcomes in all areas of development and quality of life. This includes...
Types of Pediatric Fractures
The common types of fractures that can affect children, including the types of incomplete, complete and physeal fractures.
Dr. Tomi Pastinen Receives Grant To Better Understand Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Using 3rd Generation Sequencing
Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Dr. Tomi Pastinen Receives Grant To Better Understand Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Using 3rd Generation Sequencing Tomi Pastinen, MD, PhD...
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...
Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Conference
Conference presentations and handouts Concussion- What’s New, Doc? James H. Roberson, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedics UMKC Sports Medicine Center Children’s Mercy Hospital
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...
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...
Healthy Lifestyles
Fit-Tastic! The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative (HLI) is designed to increase individuals practicing healthy lifestyles and at a healthy weight in the Kansas City area. This is done in collaboration...