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Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that affects some babies born prematurely, and can result in blindness. Learn more about diagnosis, eye exams, monitoring and potential treatments.
Evidence Based Strategies: Pediatric Scoliosis: An Evidence-Based Framework for Early Identification and Management
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a common condition affecting approximately 1%–3% of adolescents, most of whom never require treatment.1 However, severe cases may result in restrictive pulmonary disease...
Orthopedic Surgery Research Summer Scholar Program
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Mercy offers a summer research experience to two medical students with an interest in orthopedic surgery. This program allows the students to build...
Migraine
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Rising Above Pain Syndromes (RAPS) Lab
About the Lab The Rising Above Pain Syndromes (RAPS) Lab is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric chronic pain and related symptoms. Our research aims to improve the lives of...
2 kids. 2 different needs. 1 easy stop for care.
A busy mom got quick, easy care for both of her children in one visit, with fast answers and reassurance from the Children’s Mercy team. Having everything in one place made the experience simple, helped...
The Link - August 2025
Our August issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - August 2025 Evidence Based Strategies: Transition of Care Read full article Mental...
Vaccine Update: What Can We Expect for Fall Vaccines
Column Author: Maria Martinez RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for Wellbeing, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas...
POPS (Parents Offering Parent Support)
Children's Mercy's Parents Offering Parent Support (POPS) program is a network of parent volunteers who mentor other parents through the challenges of their child's health condition. POPS offers...
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.
Pharmacy Services
The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy features a full-service pharmacy. Note: The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy accepts credit, debit, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings...
Supporting Our Schools
Our commitment to do more for kids is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we are dedicated to partnering with schools to help the kids in our community. From our Athletic Training Program to...
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Clinic
Email Our brains need blood and oxygen from the heart in order to develop and function properly. Neurodevelopment refers to how our brains grow and form the connections that direct all of our behavior...
About Children’s Mercy: A nonprofit children’s hospital serving kids and families
Children's Mercy is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News and World Report, ranking in 9 of 11 pediatric specialties. Learn more about how we care for pediatric...
Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder - The Common Zebra
Bipolar disorder (BD) can be an urgent and severe psychiatric disorder, which could warrant urgent psychiatric evaluation and treatment. However, these disorders are rare in children and adolescents. This...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Using Your Village: How Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaboratives Benefit Everyone
We’ve all heard the adage “it takes a village to raise a child.” Antimicrobial stewardship collaboratives apply this same principle of using a “village” to achieve their goals. Improving judicious...
Myeloid Leukemia Associated with Down Syndrome: Cate’s Story
Born into uncertainty, placed into foster care and diagnosed with cancer before her first birthday, Cate’s life began with extraordinary challenges. Discover how she found healing, hope and her forever...
Project RISE Receives Grant to Continue Empowering Individuals with Disabilities to Build Meaningful, Career-Ready Futures
Project RISE is an initiative at Children’s Mercy that empowers individuals of all abilities by connecting them with meaningful employment and volunteer opportunities that foster independence and purpose.
Avascular necrosis of the hip: Anthony’s story
Anthony was the first pediatric patient in the KC area to have an osteochondral allograft! This newer surgery helped heal bone tissue death in his right hip. One year later, he’s made a full recovery and...
Paging Dr. Harley: 11-Year Old Patient “Scrubs In” to Fill Her Dream to Be a Surgeon
Eleven-year-old Caoimhe, who has progressive hereditary spastic paraparesis, fulfilled her longtime dream of becoming a surgeon for a day at Children’s Mercy. Guided by Dr. Kathyn Keeler and supported by a...