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Clinical Experience - Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
Our broad clinical training allows the fellow to obtain significant experience in assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases that affect the adolescent and young adult age group. First year...
AI understanding for kids: A parent’s guide
Enhance AI understanding for kids by helping them navigate the digital world with real relationships and open conversations.
Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder - The Common Zebra
Bipolar disorder (BD) can be an urgent and severe psychiatric disorder, which could warrant urgent psychiatric evaluation and treatment. However, these disorders are rare in children and adolescents. This...
Severe Constipation: McKinley’s Story
McKinley went from repeated hospitalizations and weeks of school absences to playing travel-team softball — with patient-focused care at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC) at Children’s Mercy. With...
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...
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...
Take CARE Employee Clinic: Appointments, Hours and Parking
Appointments Call (816) 412-2355 to schedule an appointment. Dial the pharmacy direct at (816) 412-2358. Note: The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy accepts only credit, debit and Flexible Spending...
Nephrology
The pediatric nephrology team at Children's Mercy provides high-quality care to children and teens with kidney and urinary tract disorders. Our commitment to care and innovative research earned us...
Annual Report Children's Mercy
For more than 127 years, Children’s Mercy has built upon a legacy of pioneers – two visionary sisters, both doctors – who were light-years ahead of their time. Emboldened by their pioneering spirit, our...
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...
Pain Clinic
Amplified Pain Clinic (APS) Amplified pain syndrome (APS) is a condition in which the child’s perception of pain is increased due to the abnormal firing of nerves which sense pain and control vascular...
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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...
Adult Volunteer
As one of our adult volunteers, you play a central role in creating a positive experience for patients and families during their time at Children’s Mercy. Our volunteers are stewards of our hospital...
Ischemic Brain Injury on ECMO Neuromonitoring and Neuroprotection
Neuromonitoring Techniques to aid in the early recognition of worsening neurological function Neurological examination A comprehensive neurological examination, including pupillary reactions and changes...
When the Levees Failed, Children’s Mercy Prevailed 20 Years Later: A Hurricane Katrina Retrospective
20 years ago, more than 20 children were rescued from the rising floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina and airlifted to Children’s Mercy. Our Critical Care Transport team flew into the storm to rescue as many...
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...
Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
One in 6 American children ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year. It's important to remember that treatment can help improve mental health issues, and Children's Mercy can...
Financial Assistance FAQs
I can’t afford the payment arrangement that was offered by Customer Service. Can I apply for financial assistance? I owe Children's Mercy money for previous visits. Can I still bring my child to their...
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...