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Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO), Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
Inducible laryngeal obstruction is an inappropriate, transient, reversible narrowing of the larynx to external or internal triggers. The true vocal folds, false vocal folds or supraglottic tissue can...
Celebrity Visits and Support
As Children's Mercy Kansas City continues to celebrate the tremendous success of the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, it’s fun to remember another baseball game benefit almost 100 years ago. Photo collage...
The Importance of teaching kids about systemic racism
Institutional racism, or what is sometimes called structural or systemic racism, is what Solid Ground defines as “the distribution of resources, power, and opportunity in our society to the benefit of...
Dysfunctional Urological Conditions in Kids
The Dysfunctional Urological Conditions in Kids (DUCK) Clinic is dedicated solely to children with voiding dysfunction, a common issue. ...
Epilepsy Diagnostic Tests
Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers several different treatment options for all types of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Your epilepsy team may recommend more than...
Developmental and Behavioral Health Team
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Developmental and Behavioral Health Team Contact Us Patient Review (816) 234-3674...
Prader-Willi Syndrome Clinic
Experts in several specialties provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Pharmacies Open Late in the Kansas City Area
The Urgent Care team at Children's Mercy Kansas City has put together a list of pharmacies in the Kansas City area that are open late and open 24 hours.
Advocacy Track
There are additional educational opportunities available for residents who are passionate about improving the systems that impact child health and well-being and would like to take leadership roles...
School Based Social Work Program
The Children’s Mercy School Based Social Work Program is a partnership between Children’s Mercy and Blue Valley School District that began in 2017 as a front-line intervention program supporting the social...
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work Students The Social Work Department at Children’s Mercy has a long history of supporting social work education and is committed to providing quality field instruction for Masters of Social Work...
Severe Spasticity and Dystonia: Josie's Story
Meet Josie Josie Chairez was a happy, healthy 3-year-old until June 22, 2017. That’s when she developed what seemed like a stomach virus. “At first we thought Josie had a flu bug,” said Johnna Chairez, her...
What to Expect During a Liver Transplant
At Children's Mercy, we know that receiving a liver transplant is a long journey that can be filled with complicated emotions and many questions. Our goal is prepare patients and families for what to...
Spine Surgery: What to Expect
Spine surgery is a very complex operation and can affect many body systems. Because of this, you will be scheduled to meet with some of our specialists prior to your surgery in order to assure that we have...
Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization
The Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization provides guidance to Children’s Mercy staff on intellectual property and technology commercialization matters. It identifies, evaluates, protects...
Ophthalmology and Optometry Team Members and Roles
The Ophthalmology and Optometry Department at Children's Mercy Kansas City is made up of different team members. Learn who the team members are and what they do.
Specialties
Children's Mercy faculty are leaders in their fields, offering extensive expertise across more than 50 specialty areas. Pursue your area of interest and help us create a world of well-being for all...
Conversations about weight: A focus on overall health
Talking about your child’s weight may feel uncomfortable or challenging to bring up for a variety of reasons. But what if “weight” wasn’t the main focus of the conversation? While weight and height are...
Hematology, Oncology and BMT Family Care Team
At Children’s Mercy, your child’s care involves so much more than medical treatment. Our Family Care Team looks at your child’s unique needs—physical, developmental, emotional, educational and...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatments
Children’s Mercy rehabilitation medicine physicians offer cutting-edge treatments for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Currently, there are two FDA-approved treatment options for SMA, Spinraza...