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Anesthesiology
The pediatric anesthesiologists at Children’s Mercy are experts at providing for the unique needs of children who are undergoing surgery or other procedures.
Pain Clinic
Amplified Pain Clinic (APS) Amplified pain syndrome (APS) is a condition in which the child’s perception of pain is increased due to the abnormal firing of nerves which sense pain and control vascular...
Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Adopted June 18, 2025 Children's Mercy Children's Mercy Kansas Implementation Strategy Approved October 1, 2025 2025-2028 Implementation Strategy 2022...
Evidence Based Strategies: Transition of Care
Summertime marks a season of transition for pediatric patients. Those in school are enjoying the weather while the next academic year looms, and others are stepping out of high school into adulthood. It’s...
Mental Health: Double Trouble – Problematic Internet Use and ADHD
Problematic internet use (PIU) has been highly deliberated in medical and social circles. Despite its general appeal for discussion, it remains a highly nebulous topic without a commonly agreed upon...
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...
Evidence Based Strategies: Primary Care, Lifelong Impact: Pediatricians’ Role in the Diagnosis of Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency or absence of clotting factors. Hemophilia can be further broken down into hemophilia A, B and C. Factor VIII deficiency is known...
Dr. Todd Bradley Receives NIH Grant to Develop Vaccine to Prevent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
In this project. Dr. Bradley and his team plan to create an mRNA vaccine that protects against many types of the virus that causes Hand Food Mouth Disease (HFMD), and to find special antibodies that could...
Faculty and Staff
Jodi Coombs, MBA, BSN, RN Exec VP, Chief Quality Officer (816) 234-3623Ext. 53623 Robert "Bobby" Schremmer, MD Pediatric Emergency Physician Medical Director, Center for Pediatric Simulation...
Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF or NF1) is an inherited condition that may cause changes in the skin, nervous system, bones, and endocrine glands. NF1 occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3,000 individuals.
Your Experience
We keep your days and nights rewarding. So many factors contribute to what sets Children’s Mercy apart. But they all come down to designing a graduate medical experience that creates the best doctors...
Visiting the Outpatient Infusion Clinic
Why are you visiting the Outpatient Infusion Clinic? You will be going to the Outpatient Infusion Clinic at Children’s Mercy to get some medicine that needs to be given to you by a nurse. Checking into...
Explaining a Blood Draw to Your Child
You need to have your blood checked today. This is called a “blood draw” or “lab draw”. Checking your blood gives the doctors and nurses important information about how your body is doing. Numbing Cream At...
Hospital-Based School
The Hospital-Based School Program at Children’s Mercy provides efficient and effective educational experiences for the hospital school-aged population who choose to accept their services. School services...
Patient Progression Hub
What is the Patient Progression Hub The Patient Progression Hub is a 6,000-square-foot hospital operations center that uses data intelligence, predictive analytics and real-time data to optimize care...
Order a Diagnostic Test for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Order a Diagnostic Test for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine technology provides opportunities for patients who live far from a Children’s Mercy location to receive care closer to home. Telemedicine services are part of our commitment to provide an...
Tuition Assistance
Tuition discounts and academic advising available If you've considered starting school or finishing a degree, you should learn about the Tuition Assistance Program. Full-time and part-time employees...
International Services
Children's Mercy receives requests for services from more than 36 countries. Children's Mercy International Services coordinates care for children and their families who come from abroad and...
“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...