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Family and Community Research Advisory Board
Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) is looking for volunteers to be a part of the Family and Community Research Advisory Board. Volunteers will collaborate with researchers and provide input on...
Perinatal Bereavement
If you or a loved one has experienced the death of a baby, it is a tragic and frequently overwhelming experience. Many parents are shocked by the intensity of their grief and wonder when things will ever...
Trisomy 18
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 18th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
Room Amenities
Our general unit patient rooms feature: Private bathrooms. A bed for one parent to stay/sleep on. A TV and DVD player with: A variety of stations. A relaxation channel featuring scenery and music. Access to...
Minimally Invasive Services
Our surgeons use minimally invasive surgical approaches whenever possible. These approaches are beneficial for patients because they help reduce recovery time and scarring. Minimally invasive techniques...
Family Support Fund
An unexpected illness, injury, or chronic medical condition can be traumatic for the entire family, both emotionally and financially. The Family Support Fund at Children’s Mercy uses criteria based upon...
Getting a Cast
What is a cast? A cast is a hard bandage that protects your bones and keeps them still while they heal. Why do you need a cast? You will need a cast: If you have a broken bone. After some types...
Physical Therapy Services
The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy offers physical therapy services to help meet a growing need and advance efforts by Children’s Mercy to provide leading-edge benefits. Musculoskeletal...
Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment at Children's Mercy
Osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD, is an articular cartilage defect that develops most often in adolescents. The Children's Mercy pediatric orthopedic surgeons have seen more than 500 patients in the past...
Pediatric Marketplace (PedsMarket)
PedsMarket, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Children's Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) established by the Center for Pediatric Innovation with the sole focus of advancing pediatric innovation.
Lexy’s Story
Meet Lexy lexy-with-therapy-dog Lexy is a strong-willed five-year-old who loves art projects, tater tots, facility dog Jellybean and her big brother, Klay. Her fierce disposition has led the way...
Certificate Program Scholarship Application
Scholarship application for students from developing countries for the Pediatric Bioethics Certificate Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a small, medium or large program? We are a medium to large-sized program with 72 categorical pediatric residents, 24 internal medicine/pediatric residents, six pediatric/child neurology...
5 Ways to Make Magical Memories this Holiday Season
I can’t remember the gifts I received on Christmas morning. But I remember how I felt. A mix of excitement, pure joy and anticipation for a day spent together as a family. I remember waking up way too...
Anorectal Malformation surgery after care
Instructions and important information for families, caregivers and patients for caring for a child after anorectal malformation surgery.
Institutional Partnerships and Collaborations
Building a network to enhance research, improve health care Collaboration is the cornerstone of research at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) and a key to our success in improving the...
Ophthalmology and Optometry Exam Room Tools
Learn about the different tools the technicians and doctors use during exe exams in the Ophthalmology and Optometry Department at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Same-day Discharge After G-tube Placement
Through the development of a FASTDischarge (Feeding Advancement and Simultaneous Transition to Discharge) protocol, Children's Mercy proved it was safe to allow a child's tube feeds to be started four...
Heart Transplants in Children
The heart transplant process is complex, but you’re not alone. Our team will walk alongside you the whole way.
Culture and Language Coaching Program Partnerships
The Culture and Language Coaching Program at Children's Mercy and Mattie Rhodes Center in Missouri have transferred the coaching model from CHiCoS to providers serving the community in social work...