Children’s Mercy Brings Top Pediatric Care to Southwest Missouri
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Families in Southwest Missouri now have access to nationally recognized pediatric specialty care—right in their own community. Children’s Mercy, a leader in children’s health care and research, has partnered with Mercy Hospital Springfield to provide expert care for kids, close to home.
Key benefits for families in Southwest Missouri
- Expert pediatric care, close to home: Families in Southwest Missouri can now access nationally recognized pediatric specialists without traveling far.
- Comprehensive services under one roof: From inpatient care and intensive care units (PICU & NICU) to surgery, emergency care, and therapy services, children can get the full spectrum of specialty care at Mercy Hospital Springfield.
- Seamless, coordinated care: The partnership ensures smooth collaboration between local Mercy teams and Children’s Mercy experts, making care more connected and easier for families to navigate.
- Child-focused approach: Services like Child Life, pediatric social work, and specialized therapies are designed to support not just medical needs, but the emotional and developmental well-being of children.
- Community commitment: Both organizations are dedicated to improving children’s health and making high-quality care more accessible for families in the region.
- Leadership and innovation: The partnership brings together local knowledge and national expertise, with dedicated leadership focused on continuously enhancing pediatric care.
Clinical services now available
- Pediatric Inpatient Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Pediatric Operating Procedures
- Child Life Services
- Pediatric Social Work
- Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
- Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy
Kids come first
“At Children’s Mercy, kids are at the heart of everything we do,” said Amy Fallon, President of Regional Operations at Children’s Mercy. “We’re excited to work alongside Mercy to make sure families have seamless access to the specialty pediatric care their children need—right where they live. This is a meaningful step forward for the region, and we’re just getting started.”
John Myers, President of Mercy Springfield Communities, adds: “By combining Mercy’s deep local roots with Children’s Mercy’s specialty services, we’re building a stronger, more connected system of care for our youngest patients.”
Built for kids. Close to home.
When it comes to your child’s health, you want the best. Children’s Mercy has been treating kids for over 125 years, and we’re excited to bring our care to new families in Southwest Missouri.
Meet some of our Southwest Missouri families
Frankie’s Story: Complications of Prematurity
Frankie burst onto the scene at just 25 weeks, 3 days gestation. But the 1.5-pound little guy was a true fighter. In spite of many setbacks, Frankie has overcome each obstacle with the help of his fiercely dedicated family and his medical care teams in Kansas City and Springfield, Mo.
Cameron’s story: Adult Congenital Heart Center
Springfield parents Chris and Kristi traveled all over Missouri to get the care their son Cameron needed for his heart and GI conditions. They’re glad to be able to see his Children’s Mercy cardiology team in their hometown, where Kristi is one of the cardiac sonographers at our clinic.
Julia’s Story: Abdominal Pain Clinic
For two years, Julia fought to understand why eating was so painful. Her team at the Children’s Mercy Abdominal Pain Clinic helped get to the bottom of her digestive issues and develop a plan to fight back against the overactive immune system cells that were attacking her healthy tissues.
McKinley’s Story: Digestive Problems
Softball star McKinley was sidelined by chronic, severe constipation. With the help of her team at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center, McKinley finally found a solution and is back to her healthy, active self.
Matney’s story: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Matney is 15 years old, but she likes to celebrate bonus birthdays on the 18th of each month. That’s the day she received a totally new immune system thanks to a bone marrow donation from her younger brother, Maverick. Read Matney’s story of overcoming acute myeloid leukemia through a bone marrow transplant.