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Heart Transplant: Alex and Jaymeson’s stories
Alex and Jaymeson (Jay) bonded over a very unique shared experience: They both received heart transplants at Children’s Mercy Kansas City in February 2024 — less than a week apart!
Anthony's Story
Meet Anthony Anthony in football uniform For 12 years and two days, Anthony and his family waited for an effective treatment for the vascular malformation on his face, which affected his appearance...
13 parent-tested potty training tips
Potty training is a significant milestone in every child's development, but it can also be a challenging time for parents. Whether you're just starting out or looking for new strategies, you're...
Drs. Abdelmoity, Le Pichon Receive $2.25 Million Grant to Improve Transition of Care Process for Youth with Epilepsy
The goal is to create a patient- and family-centered transition program, strengthen the healthcare system's capacity to transition care effectively, and empower youth with epilepsy and special needs...
Insurance Terms and Definitions
We know understanding insurance benefits and coverage can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are some common insurance terms and definitions.
Apps for Providers
Children’s Mercy offers a variety of apps to assist health care professionals. Learn about our Child Protector, Pediatric Decision Support, and Learning Center apps.
Getting an IV
This is an IV. An IV is a small tube that is used to give your body water or medicine. It may also be used to get blood for a blood test. Numbing options At Children’s Mercy, we often use a J-tip or...
Powering Families Webinar Series
A monthly series of free webinars. Connect with Children’s Mercy Kansas City experts and partners on a variety of topics, including healthy eating, financial resources, anxiety and depression, kids’ safety...
Peds Guide References
PedsGuide App References Asthma Atopic Dermatitis Autism Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) Congenital Syphilis Diabetes/Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Febrile Infant Resuscitation Seizure & Epilepsy...
Infectious Disease
The Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Mercy provides inpatient and outpatient care for newborns to young adults. Our experts in infectious diseases provide compassionate care and...
School KIDS 2.0
The School KIDS Program will test for respiratory viral infections in North Kansas City Schools to better understand how these infections affect children in schools.
Constipation: every parent’s favorite topic
It’s amazing how once you become a parent you begin to realize that talking about poop is just part of everyday conversation. Has your child pooped today? What was the consistency? What was the color?
Family Advisory Board Members
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Apply for the Pediatric Ethics Fellowship
The Pediatric Ethics fellowship runs on an academic year: July 1st to June 30th. One position is available each year. Eligibility Applicants should have a terminal degree in their discipline (medicine...
What to Expect During Your Burn Clinic Visit
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy have created a guide to help your child prepare and understand what to expect when they come to the Burn Clinic for treatment.
Internet Access
Children's Mercy Kansas City offers free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) service to its patients, families and guests.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy uses the healing power of water to accelerate your student-athlete’s rehabilitation and fitness. With three different therapy pools to meet all kinds of needs, Children’s Mercy offers the...
Dry Needling and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Dry needling Dry needling video Athletes can develop trigger points, or tight spots within the muscle tissue, due to injury, overuse or dysfunction. Trigger points can cause local pain or “referred pain...
Certificate Program
The Children's Mercy Center for Bioethics offers the only pediatric bioethics certificate program in the world. Students will become knowledgeable in pediatric bioethical issues such as the role of...
Tourette Syndrome Center
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Resource Panel Block Tourette Syndrome Center of Excellence Children with Tourette syndrome receive the highest level of care in the Midwest at the Children’s Mercy...