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“I don’t want to go to school:” What it really means – and how to help

As the new school year quickly approaches, many families are prepping for new routines —packing lunches, managing homework and adjusting to earlier bedtimes. But for some children, the return to school...

Cerner Instructions for Documenting/Removing Allergies

If patient is assessed as "no increased risk" (i.e., history is not consistent with a true medication allergy): Delete allergy in Epic  Select a reason from the drop-down menu Document with whom...

Hearing and Speech

The Hearing and Speech Clinic at Children's Mercy is dedicated to providing exceptional care through the latest evidence-based practices and procedures, supported by state-of-the-art technology.

Student Education

Hands-on education options for pre-med, medical and nursing students as well as those studying in allied health care fields or interested in research careers. Photo media block For medical students...

Research Participants Find Mentorship and Inspiration to Pursue Career in Medicine

Find a Researcher Researcher Network Donate Follow Us See All Stories Research Participants Find Mentorship and Inspiration to Pursue Career in Medicine The first time Jansynn Radford and Chance Friesen...

Two Children’s Mercy Researchers Named Frontiers CTSI FY23 KL2 Scholars

Two Children’s Mercy Researchers received the FY23 KL2 Mentored Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences) via a University of...

Health Benefits

Three medical plans (Cigna) You can choose from three medical plans. The Gold Plan costs the most each paycheck and has the lowest deductible. Children’s Mercy contributes to a Health Reimbursement...

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship - Faculty

The goal of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is to give fellows comprehensive training to establish a successful clinical career. Our staff also provides clinical and didactic training is intended...

The Link - May 2025

Our May issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - May 2025 Vaccine Update: Vaccinate with Confidence: A Guide to Safe Immunization Practice...

Syncope (Fainting)

Neurocardiogenic syncope (SINK-oh-pee) is a sudden loss of consciousness, often called fainting or “passing out.” It occurs in 15 to 25% of otherwise healthy children and teens. Causes of syncope Fainting...

Lucy Raab: Child Life Distinguished Service Award

Lucy's award photo Although Lucy Raab holds a leadership role as Assistant Director of Child Life, you’re just as likely to find her squishing shaving cream with a patient during a difficult procedure...

Corporate Compliance Program

  The Children’s Mercy Hospital Corporate Compliance Program is a formal program to help prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations. In doing so, the Corporate Compliance department works to...

Professional Development

Berry Institute At Children’s Mercy, we treat each of our faculty members as a truly unique individual. We don’t believe there is a “right” career—but there is a right career for you. And you get to...

What to Expect: Medical Imaging

  The Children's Mercy Medical Imaging department offers diagnostic imaging equipment especially designed to accommodate children of all ages and sizes. Our Kansas City-area facilities and diagnostic...

Children's Mercy Joplin

Children's Mercy Joplin provides in-person, telehealth and follow-up pediatric visits for more than 30 specialty clinics.

Financial Resources and Billing Information

Insurance Plans and Coverage Types Accepted Pay My Bill Payment Types Accepted Financial Assistance Understanding health care costs No Surprises Act Billing Process Cost of Care Estimate Tool Insurance...

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Mental health treatment for children age 6 to 17. Patients attend the PHP during the day and return home at night to spend time with family and practice new skills.

Family meetings: A simple way to stay connected

Life gets busy. Between school, sports, work and everything else, it’s easy for families to feel out of sync. That’s where family meetings come in! We talked to a few families in our community to learn how...

Facilitated Telemedicine Visits at a Children’s Mercy Regional Outreach Clinic

Children’s Mercy has Facilitated Telemedicine visits where the patient goes to a Children’s Mercy regional outreach clinic for the appointment.   This type of Telemedicine visit is used when a...