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Isokinetic Testing

What is Isokinetic Testing? After a major knee injury, isokinetic testing is used to assess the strength of the quadricep and hamstring of each leg. During this type of strength test, the amount of force...

Research Experience

Pediatric Resident Research Program The Pediatric Residency Program at Children’s Mercy is committed to providing research opportunities and mentorship support for research to pediatric residents. The...

Children's Mercy Research Institute Information

Children's Mercy Research Institute's Business Operations supports the administrative functions related to the execution of research projects.

HearPlay Audiometric Testing App from Children's Mercy

HearPlay is an audiometric testing app for children 2 1/2 to 5 years that supports conditioned play audiometry (CPA) for measuring speech reception thresholds and pure tone thresholds.

School KIDS 2.0: Frequently Asked Questions

The School KIDS Program will test for respiratory viral infections in North Kansas City Schools to better understand how these infections affect children in schools.

Epilepsy Keto: Reed's Story

Reed Williams was seemingly healthy the first 12 months of life, but shortly after his first birthday, he was sitting at the dinner table one night when suddenly his whole body drooped to one side. “We...

Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinic

Our experts work together to provide the best treatment for your child, which may include selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), deep brain stimulation, or other surgeries.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Daniel's Story

For Daniel Andersen and his younger brother, Samuel, both Beacon Program patients, being able to rely on the Beacon Program team to coordinate their medical care has made a tremendous difference in their...

Rhyming to Reading

video According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15-20 percent of the population has a language-based learning disability. Of the children with specific learning disabilities receiving special...

Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review

This review looks at literature surrounding rumination syndrome with a focus on neurotypical youth. Authors found higher prevalence in patients with other gastrointestinal (GI) issues. However, more...

Genomic Answers for Kids: Sharing Project Data

Genomic Answers for Kids uses new and innovative ways to share project data, publications, and guide researchers on accessing the data.

COVID-19: Instructions for After Receiving the Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Read instructions to follow after you or your child receives the COVID-19 vaccine.

Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication

Naloxone (Narcan®) is an emergency medication to use to reverse an opioid overdose. Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone. Giving someone naloxone won’t hurt them, so don’t...

Hip Dysplasia: Kayse's Story

Kayse with Dr.Grote 18-year-old Kayse Cooper was an active multi-sport athlete until persistent leg and hip pain sidelined her from her favorite activities—track, cheer and volleyball. With the help of...

Hypertension in Children

What is hypertension?  Hypertension is a medical condition where a person’s blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is an important measure of health. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing...

Appointments, Hours and Parking

Appointments Call (816) 412-2355 to schedule an appointment. Dial the pharmacy direct at (816) 412-2358. Note: The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy accepts only credit, debit and Flexible Spending...

Children's Mercy Affiliated Practices

Children’s Mercy Affiliated Practices (CMAPs) are committed to working together for healthier kids, sharing best practices, and collaborating with like-minded pediatricians to improve how care is...

ACCESS Behavioral Health Lab

About the Team The ACCESS (Adolescent and Child Centered Engagement to Supports and Services) Behavioral Health Lab at Children’s Mercy conducts research on increasing access to behavioral health services...

Facility Dog Program

Studies show that dogs can reduce stress and help people feel better. Children's Mercy's facility dogs provide comfort, motivation and smiles to our patients and families.

Children's Mercy Wichita

Located near the campus of Wesley Medical Center, Children's Mercy Wichita is home to more than 30 specialty clinics that provide in-person, telehealth and follow-up visits.