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NICU Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC NICU Logo The NICU Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) is made up of previous families that have been in the NICU at Children’s Mercy. The PFAC meets virtually through Microsoft Teams on the third...
Osteopathia Striata with Cranial Sclerosis: Emersyn’s Story
Meet Emersyn Emersyn Gross is a sassy, fun 4-year-old who loves wearing her pink and purple tutus, pretending to be a doctor, and watching Peppa Pig. But when she was born Nov. 1, 2017, doctors weren’t...
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics September 2021
On March 29, 2019, Children’s Mercy hosted a remarkable series of lectures and presentations about immigrants, refugees and caring for children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first presentation was at...
Beta Thalassemia Major: Hadil's Story
Hadil Alkhatib was born half a world away with an inherited blood disorder called beta thalassemia major. The form of this disease that Hadil has reduces her body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, the...
What every parent should know about preventing child trafficking
As nurses at Children’s Mercy, we see children in vulnerable circumstances every day, whether they are facing an illness, an injury or some other personal challenge that is preventing them from being...
Stressing about what to do with your teen this summer?
Summer is coming. You have a teen at home. Did your heart just start pounding a little faster? Don’t freak out. We at Parent-ish have compiled a whole list of ideas to help keep your teen busy this summer.
Visual Diagnosis
A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother for six days of fever with a maximum temperature of 103 F. See if you can select the best alternative to amoxicillin suspension for...
Wellness days for kids: taboo or to do?
Parents can take a deep breath: It’s healthy for kids to take a break from day-to-day life to rest and restore. One way to achieve this is to allow your child a wellness day. What is a wellness day? A...
IV Contrast for CT & MRI in Kidney Disease
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...
Heart Failure Program
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Wrenley photo The Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU) is devoted to the care of patients with cardiac disease, congenital or acquired. Patients on the unit are either...
Allergy and Immunology
The Children's Mercy Allergy and Immunology department provide high-quality care to our patients in the Kansas City area and beyond.
Tommy John Surgery Recovery: Gage’s Story
A college catcher-turned-pitcher with a powerful arm faces the biggest challenge of his athletic career yet. The strong trust he built with the team at Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center is supporting...
Endocrine Disorders in Cancer Survivors
The Endocrine Disorders in Cancer Survivors (EDICS) clinic at Children’s Mercy cares for children with endocrine problems related to cancer treatments. While the overall survival rate for childhood cancers...
Parents beware: gruesome injuries caused by toys
Any parent or pediatrician can agree – children will try to swallow almost everything. Some say, there is nothing quicker on Earth than a child’s hand reaching for something they shouldn’t have. When kids...
Cellular Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma: Chase's Story
Meet Chase Meet Chase photo “Hey mom! You know what 3 + 5 is?” asks inquisitive 6-year-old Chase Jackman. “No Chase. What is it?” responds his mom, La Daya Gordon. “It’s 8!” Chase answers. “Chase...
Fetal Cardiology Care
Get expert care for your baby's heart condition during pregnancy with Children's Mercy's Fetal Cardiology Program.
Genomic Answers for Kids: Information for Providers
Information on involving patients in the Genomic Answers for Kids program, a first-of-its-kind data repository to find answers and novel treatments for pediatric genetic conditions.
Myths about seeking mental health treatment
We spend a lot of time as parents doing what we can to protect our children. Whether that is checking that they wear a seatbelt, making sure they put sunscreen on often enough or getting the right amount...
Pectus Carinatum: Rogan’s Story
An innovative bracing system – combined with a committed patient and family and a dedicated treatment team – helped achieve full correction of one teen’s pectus carinatum in just one month.
Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation Team
Meet the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation team at Children's Mercy.