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4 Summer job ideas for kids
While many kids are looking forward to the summer break as a chance to relax and have fun, some might want to earn some play money. Summer jobs are usually thought of as lawn mowing and lifeguarding, but I...
Community Garden
In March of 2018, a community garden was established at Children’s Mercy. Started in conjunction with the Hunger Free Hospital Council and led by Shelly Summar, program manager with the Kansas City...
Children’s Mercy Great Bend
Our outreach clinics are designed to bring the quality care of Children’s Mercy Kansas City closer to you and your family. With outreach clinics located across Missouri and Kansas, we can expand our...
Party smart: A parent’s guide to keeping teens safe (without cramping their style)
For teens, events like school dances and sporting events are rites of passage. Often, they’re followed by another rite of passage that can be anxiety-inducing for parents: after parties. As parents...
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Fetal Heart Block: Reese's Story
Taylor and Caleb Jeter's unborn daughter, Reese, was diagnosed with fetal heart block while they were stationed in Germany. They were referred to Children's Mercy Kansas City for specialized care, where...
NICU Services
When you’re part of the Children’s Mercy NICU community, know that we’re going to take the very best care of you and your little one. Your baby may need additional testing and care, and the whole family...
Evidence Based Strategies: Identifying and Initiating Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse
Column Author: Kennedy Sheedy, MD | Children’s Mercy Pediatrics, PGY-2 Column Editor: Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of...
Bringing Creativity to the Bedside
Becky and Curtis Long established the Long Family Endowment for Pediatric Oncology Care. But their story, and their connection to Children’s Mercy, started long ago. Since 2015, the Longs have been...
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...
Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization
The Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization provides guidance to Children’s Mercy staff on intellectual property and technology commercialization matters. It identifies, evaluates, protects...
School Based Social Work Program
The Children’s Mercy School Based Social Work Program is a partnership between Children’s Mercy and Blue Valley School District that began in 2017 as a front-line intervention program supporting the social...
Brain Injuries
What is a brain injury? A brain injury occurs when there is a disruption of the nerves or signals in the brain. This can happen in a variety of ways; some examples are: Trauma (ex. motor vehicle accident...
Preparing for an Ultrasound
What to expect: Ultrasound View Story Ultrasound is a way to take pictures of the inside of your body. An ultrasound machine uses sound waves to see inside your body. A technologist will use clear lotion and...
Contact Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Please use this form for any laboratory-related questions: Get collection information, our laboratory sends results to the ordering provider, please contact the provider for results, and please allow 3-5...
Ophthalmology and Optometry Team Members and Roles
The Ophthalmology and Optometry Department at Children's Mercy Kansas City is made up of different team members. Learn who the team members are and what they do.
Spine Surgery: What to Expect
Spine surgery is a very complex operation and can affect many body systems. Because of this, you will be scheduled to meet with some of our specialists prior to your surgery in order to assure that we have...
Supplier Registration
Prospective Supplier: Thank you for taking the time to pre-register with Children's Mercy as a supplier that wishes to support our operations. Suppliers that are not yet doing business with us must...
Specialties
Children's Mercy faculty are leaders in their fields, offering extensive expertise across more than 50 specialty areas. Pursue your area of interest and help us create a world of well-being for all...
Severe Spasticity and Dystonia: Josie's Story
Meet Josie Josie Chairez was a happy, healthy 3-year-old until June 22, 2017. That’s when she developed what seemed like a stomach virus. “At first we thought Josie had a flu bug,” said Johnna Chairez, her...