What to Expect
Children's Mercy wants to help you and your family understand and feel prepared for health care procedures and experiences. We believe that knowing what to expect is important and helps you and your child cope best.
Tips for your visit
Procedure information for your child
Child life specialists help children understand and prepare for their hospital experiences. The Child Life Department has created the below videos and picture books to help your child learn more about what they may experience.
If you would like to talk with a child life specialist, call (816) 983-6870 or send a message to "Child Life Messages" in the Children’s Mercy Patient Portal.
Click on a procedure below to learn more:
Procedure information for parents and caregivers
The Handbook for Patients and Families
The Handbook for Patients and Families provides helpful information for you and your family during your time at Children's Mercy.
New Journeys handbook
A handbook created by the Family Advisory Board for families with children who have special health care needs.