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Critical Care Transport: Parker's Story
Born six and one-half years ago at only 23 weeks, 5 days of gestation, and weighing l pound, 12 ounces, Parker McElroy’s mother, Kylie, said he is alive today thanks to the Children’s Mercy Neonatal...
Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinic
Our experts work together to provide the best treatment for your child, which may include selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), deep brain stimulation, or other surgeries.
Conditions Managed by the Fetal Health Center
Discover the range of fetal conditions treated at the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center.
Epilepsy Keto: Reed's Story
Reed Williams was seemingly healthy the first 12 months of life, but shortly after his first birthday, he was sitting at the dinner table one night when suddenly his whole body drooped to one side. “We...
Durable Medical Equipment Providers
If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If you currently have no...
Sickle Cell
Adult sickle cell providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If...
GI Connect
Children's Mercy Kansas City Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Children’s Mercy is nationally recognized for pioneering groundbreaking approaches...
Drug-Resistant Seizures: Derek’s Story
Meet Derek Thirteen-year-old Derek Ahlstedt just wants to do what other teens his age do—play baseball with his friends, go to scout camp, and one day, drive a car. But a lifetime of epileptic seizures put...
Preparing for a Renal Scan
A renal scan provides pictures of your child's kidneys to see how the kidneys are working, including size, shape, position, and urinary flow. The following information will help prepare you and your child...
Patient and Family Seal of Collaboration
Patient Family Seal Button: View page in Spanish At Children’s Mercy, we place the highest priority on patient and family partnership in the care of the children in our community. Our Seal of Collaboration...
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta involves narrowing of the large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body. Learn how Children’s Mercy treats this condition in its Heart Center.
Application examples
Examples and information that will help you complete your STAR 2.0 Program Application SECTION 1 Questions you will have to answer on the electronic application form: • Tell us why you are interested in...
JAWS Clinic
Jaw, airway and sleep clinic The Children’s Mercy JAWS (jaw, airway and sleep) Clinic provides a single point of contact for children with jaw deformities that often require the expertise of specialists...
Child and Adolescent Epilepsy: Video Resources
Our pediatric epilepsy specialists have a library of video resources to learn more about epilepsy and how it can be treated and managed in children.
Manifestations of GAS Other Than Pharyngitis
Manifestations of Group A Streptococcus Other Than Pharyngitis The majority of GAS manifestations do NOT represent complications of GAS pharyngitis Manifestations, Non-invasive Scarlet fever1...
Obtain CT or rMRI and Shunt Series
If possible, it is preferable to be consistent with imaging when evaluating for ventricular changes (such as if the patient had a prior CT, then obtain CT now or if patient had a prior rMRI...
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Biostatisticians publish research papers, serve as mentors, work as investigators, review manuscripts and provide statistical support on collaborative projects.
Pairing hearing aids
Help you and your child learn how to better utilize your hearing aids. Below you will find resources to different hearing aid companies on how to pair your hearing aids to phones and other Bluetooth...
Endometriosis: Taylor’s Story
Meet Taylor Meet Taylor photo Thirteen-year-old Taylor Stewart looks like the picture of health, but looks can be deceiving. Behind her big, beautiful smile and bubbly personality is a teen who once...
Hypersensation of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Amarissa’s Story
Meet Amarissa Ice cream, popsicles, pepperoni pizza and fish sticks are just a few of 4 ½-year-old Amarissa Hampton’s favorite foods. But until just a few months ago, the tiny girl with the wispy light...