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Built for kids.™

Built for kids.™

Nationally ranked

We’re proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals. Whether your child needs routine care or highly specialized treatment, our pediatric experts are here to help. From tiny newborns to growing teens, we’re committed to improving outcomes and making every experience as comforting and supportive as possible.  

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Double Your Impact this Holiday Season

Ayden's journey with Children's Mercy began when he was just 4 months old and needed open-heart surgery for a rare congenital heart condition.

Today, at 11 Ayden plays sports, creates comic books and comes back to the Ward Family Heart Center for yearly checkups.

Your generosity helps children heal, grow and enjoy more childhood moments.

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Faster care for children with recurring ear infections

The Ear Tube Priority Pathway simplifies scheduling and evaluation, so children who may need ear tubes can be seen quickly by pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists. No referral is required.

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The future of health begins with you

Too often, health care is one size fits all. But imagine a future where prevention, treatment, and care are tailored for YOU.

That future starts with research that includes all of us.

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