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Emergency Room

Children’s Mercy provides the highest level of complex emergency care to children across the area through two emergency rooms and the region’s only Level I pediatric trauma center. More than 90 pediatric emergency medicine specialists and surgeons on staff are ready to care for your child. Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If your need is more urgent, please call 911.

KC Parent Family Favorite

Children’s Mercy Kansas City has been recognized on KC Parent’s Family Favorites 2024 list. This designation is based on over 30,000 votes from around the area. Children’s Mercy was recognized as having the best Emergency Room in the Kansas City community.

Emergency room locations in downtown Kansas City and Overland Park

 

Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus | Mildred Lane Kemper Emergency Center

2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO
(816) 234-3430

Please note: the entrance to the emergency room is located on the east side of the hospital, off Holmes Road.

Please excuse the noise!

Construction Zone: Building better care for kids

Our emergency room is under construction as we make updates and build our mental health crisis center. You may hear noises or feel vibrations during your visit.

We apologize for the disruption and thank you for your patience. These improvements will help us provide even better care for kids and families.

 

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas | Tom Watson Emergency Center

5808 W. 110th, Overland Park, KS
(913) 696-8274

Parking at Children's Mercy Kansas

At Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas, we’ve made it even easier for families to park. Lot A is now for visitors only and Lot C is for our healthcare workers. Emergency Department parking is available at Lots E and F. Signs and maps are available.

Why an emergency room for kids?

Children’s Mercy Emergency Rooms are designed to meet the unique needs of your child.

  • More than 90 pediatric emergency medicine specialists and surgeons

  • Two emergency departments

  • The region's only Level I pediatric trauma center

  • Pain control using Child Life comfort measures

  • Small equipment designed specifically for kids

ER or Urgent Care?

Unsure whether to take your child to the ER or Urgent Care?

Children's Mercy Urgent Care

Children's Mercy Urgent Care provides care for children with minor injuries or illnesses that are not considered life threatening, but require prompt attention. We have three locations to serve you: Overland Park, East Kansas City and in the Northland.

No simple emergencies

When it comes to your child, there are no simple emergencies. We're here to help you 24-hours a day.

For health care professionals


For admissions, consults and transports, call (800) GO MERCY | (800) 466-3729.