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Children's Mercy Urgent Care Locations
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children. Three KC metro area locations available. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.
Vaccine Update: Shingles Vaccine May Reduce the Risk of Dementia and Slow Disease Progression
Ongoing research suggests that the shingles vaccine can not only reduce the risk of dementia, heart disease and death in people age 50 and older but also slow the progression of dementia. Dementia refers to...
Evidence Based Strategies: Closing the Gap - Best Practices for Pediatric Laceration Repair
From playground tumbles to kitchen mishaps, lacerations are among the most common reasons children seek medical care. This article offers an updated, evidence-based guide to pediatric laceration...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Pediatric Pulmonology Year in Review 2025
As 2026 commences, we reflect on the advancements in pediatric pulmonology in 2025. There was an overall theme of improved and personalized treatment plans for children with chronic lung disease, such as...
Mental Health: Anxiety - The Silent Elephant in the Room
The word “anxiety” carries a wide variety of meanings for both clinicians and patients. Understanding the mosaic of anxiety disorders and their varied presentations is essential for treating one of the...
David White Receives Funding to Study Remotely Delivered Cardiac Rehabilitation for Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease
David White, PhD, Cardiology, received a 5-year, $736,540 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Dr. Bridgette Jones Receives NIH Funding to Bring Pediatric Clinical Trials to Rural Areas in Kansas
Drs. Jones and Davis are using this grant to expand their projects work as one of the top Environmental Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) States Pediatric Clinical Trials...
Announcing the Heart Center Wellbeing Program
Integrated emotional, cognitive and mental health support — alongside world‑class cardiac care Children’s Mercy is proud to introduce the Heart Center Wellbeing Program, a comprehensive model of care...
The Link - December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you—our readers—for being part of The Link community. Your interest, feedback and continued support have made this publication a meaningful way...
AGE 2024: C. diff
Clostridioides difficile Infection Risk Factors Testing Antibiotic use within the past 12 weeks Highest risk: fluoroquinolones clindamycin third-generation cephalosporins exposure to multiple...
Bulging Disc Injury and Recovery: Logan’s Story
Meet Logan The music was loud, and the testosterone levels were high in the Lansing High School weightlifting room, as the powerlifting team was getting ready for another season. Logan Buffo, a sophomore...
MACI Surgery Recovery: Hidde’s Story
Meet Hidde Hidde Roessink is known for his strength. As an NCAA Division I athlete recovering from a season-ending injury, he’s had to rely on both his own resilience and the tenacity of his team at...
Childhood Illness Leads to a Lasting Legacy
When Megan Silvey was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the age of two, her family turned to Children’s Mercy. They knew it was the best place to access expert care for their whole...
Philanthropy Internship
Children’s Mercy provides an excellent learning environment for those interested in a career in philanthropy. Each quarter, Children’s Mercy offers a meaningful opportunity for college students or college...
Meet Abby Kietzman
Abby Kietzman, MS, ACRP-CP, Research Informatics Navigator, Research Informatics and Data Science, talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals, and much more.
Building Trust, Sharing Science: Community Engaged Research Team Connects with KC Families
In August 2024, the Community Engaged Research team launched Science Days — a program providing children and families an opportunity to learn about the notable scientific discoveries happening at...
Pregnancy preparation: Your guide to a healthy start
Discover essential tips for pregnancy preparation to support your journey to parenthood with confidence and care at Children's Mercy.
Employment Resources
Employment can have a positive impact on long-term health and quality of life for our patients with chronic health conditions and disabilities. Employment success stories Adults with disabilities describe...
Patellar Instability: Lauryn’s Story
Meet Lauryn The first time Lauryn Jimenez dislocated her right kneecap, she was in the 4th grade, playing with some friends, leaping through the air like a ballerina. “I was just playing around when I...
Miller’s Story
Meet Miller miller cuddled During pregnancy, Mischia Kirkpatrick and her husband learned that their son, Miller, had an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD). “He basically had a big hole in the middle...