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Summer fun around Kansas City!
It’s sweet summertime, and we want you to make the absolute most of it! We’ve curated the perfect summer to-do list that will get you out of the house and bring you great summer memories. ...
Newborn basics
Newborns, unfortunately, do not come with instruction manuals. However, we can offer a few tips to help you keep your baby safe and healthy. Based on clinical experience and research, we’re sharing our...
4 ways to keep your Independence Day sparkling and safe!
Sparklers and fireworks are Independence Day pastimes. Unfortunately for some, this holiday can also include an emergency room visit due to a firework injury. By following a few tips below, you can make...
How to talk with kids about foster care
Kids often come to parents with questions we aren’t prepared to answer. We may panic and shut down the conversation, put them to sleep with a wordy monologue, or tell them to ask another parent. But those...
Talking with teens about healthy relationships
Relationships are a vital part of life no matter what age we are. They help us learn about ourselves and the world around us, teach us valuable lessons and help us feel a sense of belonging. Teenagers are...
June 2024
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March 2024
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Be safe during any summer plan!
It’s finally sweet, sweet summertime! You’ve likely spent the cold, dreary months looking forward to this time of year – vacations, pool days, campouts under the stars and much more. Don’t let injuries or...
Before You Arrive
It's nice to know what to expect when you are coming to a Children's Mercy hospital or medical clinic for the first time. Scheduling an Appointment Locations Preparing for Your Visit What to Expect...
Volume and Outcomes
Highlights of the Liver Transplant Program Shortest wait time in pediatric liver transplant First dual organ transplant completed Heart/liver en bloc Liver/kidney en block NIH-funded site for the study of...
Heart Transplant Program Volumes and Outcomes
The Heart Transplant Program at Children’s Mercy is nationally recognized as one of the top pediatric heart centers in the nation. View data about our patient volume and outcomes.
Kidney Transplant Program Volumes and Outcomes
The Children's Mercy multidisciplinary team works with referring physicians before, during and after a kidney transplant to ensure effective continuity of care for pediatric transplant recipients and...
Apply for the Pediatric Ethics Fellowship
The Pediatric Ethics fellowship runs on an academic year: July 1st to June 30th. One position is available each year. Eligibility Applicants should have a terminal degree in their discipline (medicine...
Health Care Providers
Every day we partner with medical professionals to help keep children healthy and safe. Our more than 750 pediatric specialists and 8,000+ employees are here to support you and your patients.
Children's Mercy
For more than 125 years Children’s Mercy has been taking care of kids. With more than 8,600 caring experts in our health system, you can always find someone to help.
Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation
The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation at Children’s Mercy is focused on research that produces real results—like survival rates that beat the national...
Casts at Children’s Mercy
Casts help protect a fracture, injury, or surgical site by limiting movement while the body heals. Your child's care team will determine the type of cast that is most appropriate for their injury and stage...
Leg Fractures
Leg fractures in children can involve the femur (thigh bone) or tibia (shin bone). Treatment depends on the child's age, the location of the fracture, and how well the bones are aligned. Many leg fractures...
Children's Mercy Urgent Care: Northland
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children at 169 and Barry Road. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.
Children's Mercy Urgent Care: Blue Valley
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children at 135th and Metcalf. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology to reserve your time.