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Pectus Excavatum
Pectus excavatum, or sunken chest, is the most common chest abnormality in children. The experts at Children’s Mercy are recognized leaders in pectus excavatum surgery, including the minimally invasive...
The Link - January 2026
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - January 2026 Evidence Based Strategies: Closing the Gap - Best Practices for...
Pediatric Electrophysiology Fellowship
Our Heart Center Meet the Team Faculty and Fellows How to Apply The Children's Mercy Heart Center is excited to announce it's 18-month advanced fellowship in Pediatric Electrophysiology. Learn more...
Type 1 Diabetes: Logan’s story
“Diabetes doesn’t slow me down!” says Logan, who was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 10. If you saw him on the hiking trail, you’d agree! Cutting-edge tech keeps his blood sugar levels stable. With help...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH): Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) at 9 months old, but a targeted treatment from Children’s Mercy has kept her LCH-free and thriving. Her care team...
The Link - February 2026
Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2026 Evidence Based Strategies: Systemic JIA - Early Recognition...
Early childhood brain development tips
Support early childhood brain development with simple daily activities: reading, play, music, and conversation to build lifelong learning and resilience.
Guidance on Ischemic Brain Injury Patterns for Pediatric Patients on ECMO
References Alexander PMA, Bembea MM, Cashen K, et al. Executive summary: The Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Anticoagulation CollabortivE (PEACE) consensus conference. Pediatr Crit Care Med.
Dr. Venkatesh Sampath Brings Cutting-Edge Research to Improve Care of Sick Infants
Dr. Sampath, the Sosland Endowed Chair in Neonatology Research and the Director of the Neonatal Diseases Research Program, is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and clinical...
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: Sami’s story
Sami battled Superior Mesenteric Artery syndrome (SMAS) for 5 years with determination and positivity. Her care team tried many different approaches to resolve her SMAS and treat its underlying cause...
Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization - Accelerating Commercialization of Children’s Mercy Innovations
The Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization (OTTC) at Children’s Mercy is committed to safeguarding and commercializing Children’s Mercy intellectual property (IP) to transform the ideas of...
“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...
Adaptive Care Plans
What is an adaptive care plan? An adaptive care plan is for children (ages 3 and older) and teens who may have a hard time coping with medical experiences. It gives doctors, nurses and other team members...
JAWS Clinic
Jaw, airway and sleep clinic The Children’s Mercy JAWS (jaw, airway and sleep) Clinic provides a single point of contact for children with jaw deformities that often require the expertise of specialists...
Operation Breakthrough
At Children’s Mercy, we believe every kid has amazing potential. That’s why we partner with Operation Breakthrough, an early education center and social service facility located at 31st and Troost (3039...
Privacy Policy
The Children's Mercy Hospital (“CMH”) has created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its commitment to your privacy rights and protection of personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy...
Tracheostomy Program
At Children’s Mercy, our collaborative trach team works with families in the hospital, at home and in their communities. We support your family through your tracheostomy journey.
Headache Clinic and Services
Children's Mercy provides a variety of services to help children manage their headaches. Learn about treatment options for timely, personalized care.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Description: This rotation is in the Division of Development and Behavioral Sciences. We evaluate and treat a variety of patients, including individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, intellectual disability...
About Us
Jeff Hughley – Senior Director of the Office for Community Impact; jhughley@cmh.edu Elizabeth Friedman, MD, MPH – Medical Director of Environmental Health; Region 7 PEHSU Director; efriedman@cmh.edu Emily...