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Pediatric Bioethics: Interpreting Anger – Reframing and De-Escalating in the Exam Room
Entering the space of the exam room can be fraught with tensions both known and unknown, agendas spoken and unspoken, fears named and unnamed. At a time when basic facts are questioned, and opinions exist...
Evidence Based Strategies: To Catch a Coarct: Recognizing Heart Defects Missed by CCHD Screening
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a narrowing of the descending aorta that results in decreased blood flow and lower blood pressure in the lower body, while the upper body experiences higher pressures.
Pediatric specialists your child should see - and when
Your child’s health journey involves more than just visits to the pediatrician. While some pediatric health specialists are essential for every child’s development and preventive care, others are needed...
Optical Shops
The Children’s Mercy Optical Shops can help you find the perfect glasses for your baby, toddler, child or teen. Our three Kansas City-area locations are conveniently located alongside our Ophthalmology...
Allergy Clinic
The Allergy Clinic at Children’s Mercy provides diagnosis, testing and treatment for children with all kinds of allergic conditions. A board-certified pediatric allergist can identify your child’s needs...
Children’s Mercy with Mercy in Springfield
Children’s Mercy is excited to collaborate with Mercy Hospital Springfield to bring world-class pediatric care to kids in southwest Missouri.
Spinal Stress Fractures: Kyndall's Story
After 2 years of back pain with no progress, Kyndall had spine surgery at Children's Mercy to help her stress fractures heal. This fall, she’s back to playing volleyball!
COVID-19 Information
Learn about COVID-19 from the experts at Children's Mercy. Read information on coronavirus, COVID testing, vaccines and how we've prepared a safe environment for our patients, families and staff.
The Link - October 2025
Our October issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - October 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: To Catch a Coarct: Recognizing Heart Defects...
The Link - April 2025
Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - April 2025 Mental Health: Anxiety Management in Pediatric Practice: Evidence-Based...
Lodging and Transportation: Help from Medicaid
Medicaid can help with rides to your child's medical appointments, gas, and hotel accommodations. Find helpful phone numbers for Missouri and Kansas.
Center for Family and Community Connections (CFCC)
The CFCC helps patients and families find resources at Children’s Mercy and in their community. CFCC provides: Basic Needs CFCC can help you get: food diapers hygiene/cleaning products Community Resources...
Trigger Thumb
What is trigger thumb? Tendons are attached to your bone and held on by pulleys or “loops.” Tendons bend and straighten our fingers and thumbs. A lump develops on the tendon in trigger thumb. As the tendon...
Outpatient Therapy Services
Children’s Mercy physical and occupational therapists complete assessments and treatment interventions for children on an outpatient basis at several locations throughout Kansas City. Goals for therapy...
Promoting Health in Teens and Kids (PHIT Kids) Clinic
PHIT Kids is a weight management clinic for children and teens with obesity who want to make positive lifestyle changes. Our team of experts—pediatric weight management physicians, nurses, registered...
Meet John Means
John Means, PhD, Assistant Director, Patient Cells Models, Genomic Medicine Center, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.
The Link - March 2025
Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - March 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Along With Spring Comes the Ticks: A Brief Overview...
The Link - August 2025
Our August issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - August 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Transition of Care Read full article Mental...
Clinical Experience - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship offers a vast range of clinical training between inpatient and outpatient services. Fellows participate in their own continuity clinic one-half day each week...
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): Isaac’s Story
Isaac was born in Wichita with multiple medical challenges. Critical Care Transport, ECMO and NICU teams collaborated to get him to Children’s Mercy quickly to save his life.