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Epilepsy Education for Caregivers
Generalized seizures A generalized seizure starts on both sides of the brain at the same time. Generalized seizures will always cause an alteration/loss of consciousness in which your child will not be...
Lilly's Story
Meet Lilly lilly-smiling Some journeys begin with a single step. Lilly’s began with a moment of silence. At just 16 weeks pregnant, Marissa, of Wichita, Kan., went in for what should have been a routine...
The Link - June 2026
Our June issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - June 2026 Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: World Cup, Worldly Infections – Approach...
Research Experience
Pediatric Resident Research Program The Pediatric Residency Program at Children’s Mercy is committed to providing research opportunities and mentorship support for research to pediatric residents. The...
Faculty - Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
The Fellowship Program is directed by highly experienced specialists who are board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Our faculty provides hands-on instruction to help fellows gain comprehensive...
Pediatric Heart Center | Heart Surgery and Heart Transplant
Children's Mercy provides nationally recognized pediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease treatment, heart surgery and heart transplant care for children throughout Kansas, Missouri and the...
Getting an MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless test that uses a powerful magnet and FM radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body’s soft tissue organs and other structures.
Meet Our Faculty
Faculty Spotlight Faculty Spotlight Dr. Ayanda Chakawa (Child Psychology) is the first All Children Thrive (ACT) Scholar at Children’s Mercy. Since 2017, she has been providing behavioral health services...
Meet David Williams
David D. Williams, MPH, Lead Biostatistician, Health Services and Outcomes Research, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career goals, and much more.
Autism Clinic
Comprehensive diagnostic services for children whose families suspect they may have autism or a related disorder. After a diagnosis, we can connect you with treatment and support services, training...
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship: Research Opportunities
The Adolescent Medicine fellowship provides trainees with a solid foundation in research methods that prepares them for an academic career in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. <!-- [if gte mso 9]>...
Language Services Student Practicum
The Language Services Department at Children’s Mercy is recognized in the community as an exemplary training grounds for individuals who are interested in a career as a medical interpreter. Student...
Gastroenterology
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology is nationally recognized for providing excellent care for children with intestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders. Our experienced team provides services based...
Adolescent Gynecology
Description of rotation This is a one month elective rotation with emphasis on outpatient, inpatient and surgical management of pediatric and adolescent gynecology patients. A wide variety of...
Infectious Cause of Chronic Diarrhea
Infectious Causes of Chronic Diarrhea Bacterial Etiologies Risk Factors Testing Information Bloody diarrhea Close contact with person with confirmed bacterial gastroenteritis (household, daycare) Animal...
Common Causes of Bloody, Chronic Diarrhea
Diagnosis Clinical Features Laboratory/Imaging Testing Initial Management Infectious colitis Possible presence of blood and/or mucus in stool Possible fever and/or abdominal pain Exposure to...
Common Causes of Non-Bloody, Chronic Diarrhea: Inadequate Weight Gain
Note: This list is not exhaustive Diagnosis Clinical Features Laboratory/Imagining Testing Initial Management Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Possible blood in stool (blood is more common in colitis)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit The region's highest level NICU. Contact Us (816) 234-3300 Your family’s care team Nationally ranked medical team Your neonatologist will lead your baby’s care team— we have...
Hearing and Speech
The Hearing and Speech Clinic at Children's Mercy is dedicated to providing exceptional care through the latest evidence-based practices and procedures, supported by state-of-the-art technology.
Tarak Srivastava Q&A
Tarak Srivastava, MD, FASN, is a pediatric nephrologist and researcher at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. He runs a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Nephrology Research Laboratory and is actively...