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The Link - March 2026
Our March issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - March 2026 Vaccine Update: What Is New in mRNA Vaccines Read Full Article Evidence...
Visual Diagnosis: A Scaly Truncal Eruption
An 11-year-old boy presents with a four-week history of a mildly pruritic rash on the trunk. He has a history of nummular dermatitis, which had significantly improved with topical steroids and regular...
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing for Genetic Conditions
Children's Mercy offers chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis, prenatal tests that can provide detailed information about a baby's DNA.
Parenting in Practice: Helping kids navigate social media and screen time
Raising kids in a digital world can feel overwhelming. From social media to smartphones to screen time limits, many parents are looking for practical guidance they can trust. Join Children’s Mercy at Mercy...
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...
Vaccine Update: What Can We Expect for Fall Vaccines
Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for Wellbeing, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas...
POPS (Parents Offering Parent Support)
Children's Mercy's Parents Offering Parent Support (POPS) program is a network of parent volunteers who mentor other parents through the challenges of their child's health condition. POPS offers...
Pharmacy Services
The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy features a full-service pharmacy. Note: The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy accepts credit, debit, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings...
Children's Mercy Research Institute Information
Children's Mercy Research Institute's Business Operations supports the administrative functions related to the execution of research projects.
Ear Tubes
Did you know your child can still get ear infections with ear tubes? The infection will look different. You should see drainage coming out of their ear(s). It will be a liquid that looks like mucus or...
Pain Management Program
Children's Mercy is proud to offer the only Pain Management Program in Missouri. Our goal is to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered pain care.
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Clinic
Email Our brains need blood and oxygen from the heart in order to develop and function properly. Neurodevelopment refers to how our brains grow and form the connections that direct all of our behavior...
About Children’s Mercy: A nonprofit children’s hospital serving kids and families
Children's Mercy is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News and World Report, ranking in 9 of 11 pediatric specialties. Learn more about how we care for pediatric...
Chase's Story
Meet Chase Chase with brace When 14‑year‑old Chase from Kearney, Mo., came to Children’s Mercy Kansas for his pectus brace fitting, he didn’t say much about the moment, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t...
Avascular necrosis of the hip: Anthony’s story
Anthony was the first pediatric patient in the KC area to have an osteochondral allograft! This newer surgery helped heal bone tissue death in his right hip. One year later, he’s made a full recovery and...
Paging Dr. Harley: 11-Year Old Patient “Scrubs In” to Fill Her Dream to Be a Surgeon
Eleven-year-old Caoimhe, who has progressive hereditary spastic paraparesis, fulfilled her longtime dream of becoming a surgeon for a day at Children’s Mercy. Guided by Dr. Kathyn Keeler and supported by a...
Then & Now: Ashleigh’s Cancer Story
At just 2 years old, Ashleigh was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and given only months to live. But through faith, family support, and expert care from multidisciplinary teams at Children’s Mercy, she...
The Link - June 2025
Our June issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - June 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Small Vessel Vasculitis, Potential for Big...
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...