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Fetal Cardiac FAQ

Learn about the reasons to have a fetal echocardiogram and what to expect during this important test for your baby's heart health.

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...

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.

Cancer Center Annual Reports

Children's Mercy Cancer Care Annual Reports are carefully written with a purpose to provide hope as we reach new medical advancements. See how our treatment has evolved over the years as the Cancer Center...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Gastroschisis

Children’s Mercy offers expert care for gastroschisis, an opening in a baby's abdominal wall. Trust our experienced team to provide the immediate surgery your baby will need after birth.

What parents should know about autism

Autism is considered a “spectrum” because it often looks different for different people. One person’s autism symptoms may even change over time. This range, or “spectrum,” can lead to...

Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Program

Our Department Faculty and Trainees Follow Us Email The Child Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Children's Mercy provides training as a Major Area of Study as defined by the Stages of Education...

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Description and This rotation is in the Division of Development and Behavioral Sciences. We treat a variety of patients, including individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders and...

Refer or Manage a Patient

Learn how to refer patients, access My Patient Connections, request a consult and find a Children's Mercy provider. In addition, we welcome your feedback and want to hear your thoughts and concerns as well...

Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions May 2021

As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...

Abstract: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in an Ambulatory Pediatric Diabetes Clinic; Examining Data by Race and Ethnicity

Emily DeWit, Brent Lockee, Mitchell Barnes, Katelyn Evans, Mark Clements, Kelsee Halpin, Shilpi Relan Children's Mercy Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri, USA eldewit@cmh.edu Background/Objective: The...

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