Children’s Mercy with Mercy in Springfield
World-class pediatric care in Southwest Missouri
Children’s Mercy, a leading independent children’s health organization, is excited to collaborate with Mercy Hospital Springfield for the expansion of Children’s Mercy’s world-class system of pediatric care and translational research into Southwest Missouri. This collaboration will enable most children to access care right in their own community without having to travel hours for appointments.
Children’s Mercy’s vision to create a world of well-being for all children is deeply rooted in our history. Founded by siblings Dr. Katharine Berry Richardson, a physician, and Dr. Alice Berry Graham, a dentist, they took in a 5-year-old malnourished girl abandoned on the street and after surgery, therapy and care, she walked again.
That mission is still the heart and soul of Children’s Mercy with patients traveling from all 50 states and 14 countries to receive care from one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country, which includes families traveling from Southwest Missouri.
“Children’s Mercy is the #1 children’s hospital in Missouri, and I am thrilled they are planning to serve the children in the community I call home,” said Christina Dempsey, DNP, Children’s Mercy board member and Springfield resident. “As a nurse, I know first-hand their capabilities in providing excellent pediatric specialty care and translational research. Their commitment to partner with the community can foster the well-being of children throughout Springfield and the region.”
Built for kids.® Close to home.
When it comes to your child’s health, you want the best. Children’s Mercy has been treating kids for over 125 years, and we’re excited to bring our care to new families in Southwest Missouri.
Meet some of our Southwest Missouri families
Frankie’s Story: Complications of Prematurity
Frankie burst onto the scene at just 25 weeks, 3 days gestation. But the 1.5-pound little guy was a true fighter. In spite of many setbacks, Frankie has overcome each obstacle with the help of his fiercely dedicated family and his medical care teams in Kansas City and Springfield, Mo.
Cameron’s story: Adult Congenital Heart Center
Springfield parents Chris and Kristi traveled all over Missouri to get the care their son Cameron needed for his heart and GI conditions. They’re glad to be able to see his Children’s Mercy cardiology team in their hometown, where Kristi is one of the cardiac sonographers at our clinic.
Julia’s Story: Abdominal Pain Clinic
For two years, Julia fought to understand why eating was so painful. Her team at the Children’s Mercy Abdominal Pain Clinic helped get to the bottom of her digestive issues and develop a plan to fight back against the overactive immune system cells that were attacking her healthy tissues.
McKinley’s Story: Severe Constipation
Softball star McKinley was sidelined by chronic, severe constipation. With the help of her team at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center, McKinley finally found a solution and is back to her healthy, active self.