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Your Fetal Cardiology Visit

Learn what to expect at your fetal cardiology visit, from the diagnosis process to next steps after your initial evaluation.

Genetic Testing: Jaden's Story

Jaden York’s life has been a puzzle since the moment he was born on March 31, 2005. In the delivery room, his mom, Julie, said she remembers Jaden didn’t cry like her other two children, and he wasn’t...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

ECMO: What to Expect

Your health care team is here for you and wants to make sure you understand ECMO and how ECMO is affecting your child. Please ask your care team any questions that you have. Here are answers to some of...

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...

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.

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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