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In the Community
Wellbeing begins in the places where we live and work each day—our homes, schools and neighborhoods. That’s why Children’s Mercy is working to find new and innovative ways to improve the lives of children...
Hirschsprung Disease: Taitum's Story
Meet Taitum Meet Taitum photo Ariel Ellis had a normal pregnancy and delivery in a Springfield, Mo., hospital. But shortly after giving birth on Oct. 18, 2018, her newborn son’s health quickly declined.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Suela's Story
Persephone Consuela (Suela) Duran had a better chance of being hit by lightning than developing rhabdomyosarcoma. Suela was a 12-year-old when she began experiencing what seemed to be harmless, though...
Critical Care Transport: Xavier 's Story
What started as a normal school day for Xavier Scruggs, 17, quickly changed when he passed out at soccer practice. Revived by CPR, Xavier was taken to a local hospital. Unable to explain what had happened...
Critical Care Transport: Knox's Story
From the beginning, Knox Yurth was a happy, healthy baby. So, when he began crying inconsolably at only 3 weeks old, mom Kristin felt in her gut that something must be wrong. “Our first child had colic, so...
Critical Care Transport: Matthew's Story
First-time parents Natalie and Phillip Meznar breezed through pregnancy, labor and delivery without complications. But all that changed shortly following the birth of their son, Matthew. “At birth, we only...
Pediatric Proton Therapy
Children’s Mercy is the region’s leading pediatric health system, with more than 750 pediatric subspecialists and researchers, including more than 20 doctors who specialize in children’s cancer. As a...
Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Sports Medicine Fellowship
Weekly sports medicine didactic sessions Monthly, multidisciplinary sports medicine conference Monthly, pediatric orthopedic Grand Rounds National conference attendance and participation Hospital wide...
Apply for the Pediatric Sports Medicine Fellowship
Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). Specific application requirements and materials are available through the ERAS system. We also participate...
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
Children's Mercy Kansas City offers a comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for children and adolescents with brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurologic disorders, brain/spinal cord tumors...
Constipation in Kids: Your Family's Guide to Getting "Unstuck"
Most childhood constipation is functional constipation, which means there’s no underlying disease or problems. Some kids with functional constipation need help getting "unstuck."...
Abnormal Menstrual Patterns
Recommendations for pediatricians regarding diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a Children's Mercy specialist.
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
Learn about Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), a condition that impacts the blood flow between identical twins who share one placenta. Explore the diagnosis and treatment options available at...
Departments and Clinics
Learn about the wide range of pediatric clinics and departments at Children's Mercy, ranked among America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Careers at Children's Mercy
Children's Mercy is widely recognized for outstanding clinical achievements and compassionate care. But we're also known for taking great care of our employees.
International Services
Children's Mercy receives requests for services from more than 36 countries. Children's Mercy International Services coordinates care for children and their families who come from abroad and...
Children's Mercy Urgent Care: East
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children in Eastern Jackson County. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.
Blood and Marrow Transplant: What to Expect
Your team at Children’s Mercy is here to help you and your family every step of the way through a blood or marrow transplant (BMT). Learn more about what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
Bladder Exstrophy
When a baby is born with the bladder and urethra exposed on the outside of the abdomen, this is called bladder exstrophy. The open urethra is called epispadias. The Children's Mercy Comprehensive...
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Combined Training Fellowship (one year)
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Combined Training fellowship is accepting one fellow for the 2023-2024 academic year. The fellow will have similar educational opportunities as the other fellows in...