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Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
The team at Children's Mercy Beacon Program has collected a range of resources to help families find extended support within the community. These resources provide useful tips and information...
Children's Mercy 24/7 Nurse Advice Line
When your child is sick or injured and your primary care provider is not available, call (816) 234-3188 for advice from the Children's Mercy Nurse Advice Line. We are available to answer your questions...
Partial Hospitalization Program
Mental health treatment for children age 6 to 17. Patients attend the PHP during the day and return home at night to spend time with family and practice new skills.
Family Support and Resources
At Children’s Mercy, families are essential members of their child’s health care team. Learn about services and resources to help you during your child’s health care experience.
Insurance Plans and Coverage Types Accepted by Children's Mercy
A list of plans that Children's Mercy contracts with and accepts.
Making Needle Procedures More Comfortable for Children
Facing a health care procedure that involves getting a shot can be scary for children and teens. At Children's Mercy, we have a plan called the Comfort Promise that can help make needle procedures...
Kansas City Resources
If you are visiting Children's Mercy Kansas City from out of town - welcome! Let our staff know how we can help you make the most of your visit. Kansas City Resources Kansas City visitor's information...
Emergency Room at Children's Mercy
We have two locations to serve you: downtown Kansas City and Overland Park (435 and Nall). We provide the highest level of care to children and the region’s only pediatric trauma center.
Helping kids through separation anxiety
It’s normal for young kids to feel nervous when they leave their parents. But sometimes, those feelings are stronger and last longer and keep kids from doing routine and fun things like attending school...
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): Byron’s Story
Byron came to Children’s Mercy with a slight fever. He left with a rare disease diagnosis and a new immune system. Close collaboration between teams led to Byron’s inherited hemophagocytic...
Appendicitis
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...
Two Children’s Mercy Researchers Named Frontiers CTSI FY23 KL2 Scholars
Two Children’s Mercy Researchers received the FY23 KL2 Mentored Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences) via a University of...
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...
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship - Faculty
The goal of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is to give fellows comprehensive training to establish a successful clinical career. Our staff also provides clinical and didactic training is intended...
Travel History Considerations
History of the Present Illness Symptoms: primary and associated Time of symptom or illness onset (days) in relation to specific potential exposures, return date, and date of consultation Geographic location...
Fever-Causing Diseases with Geographic Area and Incubation Periods
Diseases Geographic Area Usual Incubation Period Incubation Period (Range) Bartonellosis South America - - Chikungunya Caribbean, Central America, South America, South-Central...
Spine Stabilization Guidance
In patients with spinal cord injury, with or without radiographic abnormality, maintaining restriction of spinal motion is imperative to preserve and protect the spinal cord. The following segments include...
Autonomic Dysreflexia Signs/Symptoms and Treatment
What to Look For (Signs & Symptoms): Hypertension (higher than the individual’s baseline) Bradycardia or tachycardia Tachypnea Red or flushed face Sweating above the level of injury Severe...
Adulting 101: Teaching kids about money
Talking to kids about money can be tricky. But learning how money works is important and it’s best to start early. When kids understand saving, spending and earning, they’re more ready for real...