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Time Off
We understand that everyone needs time off to heal, relax and refresh. Children’s Mercy offers multiple time off benefits in addition to an accrual-based paid time off program. Extended Illness Time EIT...
A Legacy of Love
Throughout their time as a patient family at Children’s Mercy, Planned Giving Council members, Terrence and Diane Gallagher, made friends and connections with volunteers, clinical staff and administrative...
When a pet dies: How to help your child grieve
Pets play a significant role in many children’s lives. Kids who are actively engaged in pet care can form deep bonds that resemble human-to-human relationships. Pets can be companions, confidants, friends...
Pet Pals Program
Kids and families can interact with volunteers and their trained and certified dogs. See if your dog has what it takes to become a Pet Pal.
Employment Resources
Employment can have a positive impact on long-term health and quality of life for our patients with chronic health conditions and disabilities. Employment success stories Adults with disabilities describe...
Global Health
Global Health education is offered at Children’s Mercy for all interested residents and fellows. The Global Health Track provides residents with an introduction to children's global health care issues.
Survive & Thrive Care Team
The care team within the Survive & Thrive Clinic includes: Physicians/advance practice providers: Your child’s provider will complete physical exams, including labs, x-rays or other tests that may be...
Heart Center Programs
Children's Mercy cares for the most complex patients with heart disease. In addition to our Heart Center experts, hundreds of health care providers from every pediatric specialty will stand by your side...
Health Benefits
Three medical plans (Cigna) You can choose from three medical plans. The Gold Plan costs the most each paycheck and has the lowest deductible. Children’s Mercy contributes to a Health Reimbursement...
Student Education
Hands-on education options for pre-med, medical and nursing students as well as those studying in allied health care fields or interested in research careers. Photo media block For medical students...
Visual Diagnosis: Thickened and Discolored Toenails
Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine...
Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
For Individuals who are NOT pregnant or immunocompromised <!--StartFragment--> Age Group Immune Status Time Since Exposure Recommended PEP Home Quarantine Recommendations All ages (≥ 6...
Children's Mercy Locations for MMR and Measles Immunoglobulin Administration
Children's Mercy sites administering measles immunoglobulin: Adele Hall Broadway Clinics CM Kansas Children's Mercy sites administering MMR vaccine: Adele Hall CM...
Measles Testing Guidance for Patients Tested at Children's Mercy
PCR testing has the highest yield in the first 3 days from the onset of rash and decreases over time. The yield of IgM testing increases 3 or more days after the onset of the rash. Obtain all laboratory...
Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations to Minimize Measles Exposure
Upon arrival and patient placement: Provide face masks for patients (2 years of age and older) and family before they enter the facility. Patients unable to wear a mask should be “tented” with a blanket or...
MMR Vaccination for Infants 6 Months to Less Than 12 Months of Age
While the MMR vaccine is safe for infants less than 12 months of age, with only mild side effects seen in most cases, it is not routinely recommended. Infants who receive a dose before 12 months of age...
Heart Transplant: Alex and Jaymeson’s stories
Alex and Jaymeson (Jay) bonded over a very unique shared experience: They both received heart transplants at Children’s Mercy Kansas City in February 2024 — less than a week apart!
Syncope (Fainting)
Neurocardiogenic syncope (SINK-oh-pee) is a sudden loss of consciousness, often called fainting or “passing out.” It occurs in 15 to 25% of otherwise healthy children and teens. Causes of syncope Fainting...
Professional Development
Berry Institute At Children’s Mercy, we treat each of our faculty members as a truly unique individual. We don’t believe there is a “right” career—but there is a right career for you. And you get to...
What to Expect: Medical Imaging
The Children's Mercy Medical Imaging department offers diagnostic imaging equipment especially designed to accommodate children of all ages and sizes. Our Kansas City-area facilities and diagnostic...