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PTNS: Julianne’s Story
Julianne has had painful urology symptoms since she was a baby. 12 weeks of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) therapy brought relief and let her get back to being a kid!
IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Contrast-associated Acute Kidney Injury
Any acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring within 48 hours after the administration of contrast media. The term post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI) is synonymous with contrast-associated acute kidney...
Pay My Bill
Children’s Mercy has a new payment system — MyChart. Some older balances may need to be paid in our previous system. Pay in full discount Paying your balance in full may qualify you for a discount. Minimum...
Navigating challenges in blended families
Explore effective ways for blended families to communicate, adapt and create a nurturing environment for kids adjusting to change.
The Link - January 2026
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - January 2026 Evidence Based Strategies: Closing the Gap - Best Practices for...
Careers at Children's Mercy
Children's Mercy is widely recognized for outstanding clinical achievements and compassionate care. But we're also known for taking great care of our employees.
Dr. Bridgette Jones Receives NIH Funding to Bring Pediatric Clinical Trials to Rural Areas in Kansas
Drs. Jones and Davis are using this grant to expand their projects work as one of the top Environmental Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) States Pediatric Clinical Trials...
Vaccine Update: Shingles Vaccine May Reduce the Risk of Dementia and Slow Disease Progression
Ongoing research suggests that the shingles vaccine can not only reduce the risk of dementia, heart disease and death in people age 50 and older but also slow the progression of dementia. Dementia refers to...
Evidence Based Strategies: Closing the Gap - Best Practices for Pediatric Laceration Repair
From playground tumbles to kitchen mishaps, lacerations are among the most common reasons children seek medical care. This article offers an updated, evidence-based guide to pediatric laceration...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Pediatric Pulmonology Year in Review 2025
As 2026 commences, we reflect on the advancements in pediatric pulmonology in 2025. There was an overall theme of improved and personalized treatment plans for children with chronic lung disease, such as...
Mental Health: Anxiety - The Silent Elephant in the Room
The word “anxiety” carries a wide variety of meanings for both clinicians and patients. Understanding the mosaic of anxiety disorders and their varied presentations is essential for treating one of the...
Children’s Mercy on Ash Ave. near Liberty, Mo.
Children’s Mercy on Ash Ave. near Liberty, Mo. offers convenient, expert pediatric care for kids. This location brings together Express Care, the Orthopedic Injury Clinic and Sports Medicine follow‑up...
Announcing the Heart Center Wellbeing Program
Integrated emotional, cognitive and mental health support — alongside world‑class cardiac care Children’s Mercy is proud to introduce the Heart Center Wellbeing Program, a comprehensive model of care...
AGE 2024: C. diff
Clostridioides difficile Infection Risk Factors Testing Antibiotic use within the past 12 weeks Highest risk: fluoroquinolones clindamycin third-generation cephalosporins exposure to multiple...
Building Trust, Sharing Science: Community Engaged Research Team Connects with KC Families
In August 2024, the Community Engaged Research team launched Science Days — a program providing children and families an opportunity to learn about the notable scientific discoveries happening at...
PGC News and Updates
Explore the latest news and updates about Children's Mercy, tailored specifically for Donald H. Chisholm Planned Giving Council members.
Childhood Illness Leads to a Lasting Legacy
When Megan Silvey was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the age of two, her family turned to Children’s Mercy. They knew it was the best place to access expert care for their whole...
Pregnancy preparation: Your guide to a healthy start
Discover essential tips for pregnancy preparation to support your journey to parenthood with confidence and care at Children's Mercy.
Meet Abby Kietzman
Abby Kietzman, MS, ACRP-CP, Research Informatics Navigator, Research Informatics and Data Science, talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals, and much more.
Miller’s Story
Meet Miller miller cuddled During pregnancy, Mischia Kirkpatrick and her husband learned that their son, Miller, had an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD). “He basically had a big hole in the middle...