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COVID-19 Information
Learn about COVID-19 from the experts at Children's Mercy. Read information on coronavirus, COVID testing, vaccines and how we've prepared a safe environment for our patients, families and staff.
Doctoral Internship Program
The internship is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Information about the program's accreditation status can be obtained from: Commission on Accreditation c/o Office of Program...
Dermatology
The Pediatric Dermatology department at Children's Mercy is the only pediatric-focused dermatology clinic in the region and one of the largest academic pediatric dermatology programs in the country.
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...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: The Importance of Penicillin Allergy Evaluation and Delabeling
Penicillin Allergy Prevalence and Mislabeling Around 10% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, yet only about 1% has a true allergy when tested. Mislabeling often occurs due to confusion between side...
Clinical Experience - Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
Our broad clinical training allows the fellow to obtain significant experience in assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases that affect the adolescent and young adult age group. First year...
Ischemic Brain Injury on ECMO Neuromonitoring and Neuroprotection
Neuromonitoring Techniques to aid in the early recognition of worsening neurological function Neurological examination A comprehensive neurological examination, including pupillary reactions and changes...
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of...
Guidance for prescribing dexamethasone for home
Dexamethasone 4 mg tablets of 0.6 mg/kg PO (max 12 mg) Tablets can be split if needed for convenience dosing If needed, tablets can be crushed and mixed in a spoonful of applesauce...
Severe Constipation: McKinley’s Story
McKinley went from repeated hospitalizations and weeks of school absences to playing travel-team softball — with patient-focused care at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC) at Children’s Mercy. With...
The Link - April 2025
Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - April 2025 Mental Health: Anxiety Management in Pediatric Practice: Evidence-Based...
Trigger Thumb
What is trigger thumb? Tendons are attached to your bone and held on by pulleys or “loops.” Tendons bend and straighten our fingers and thumbs. A lump develops on the tendon in trigger thumb. As the tendon...
Take CARE Employee Clinic: Appointments, Hours and Parking
Appointments Call (816) 412-2355 to schedule an appointment. Dial the pharmacy direct at (816) 412-2358. Note: The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy accepts only credit, debit and Flexible Spending...
Nephrology
The pediatric nephrology team at Children's Mercy provides high-quality care to children and teens with kidney and urinary tract disorders. Our commitment to care and innovative research earned us...
Annual Report Children's Mercy
For more than 127 years, Children’s Mercy has built upon a legacy of pioneers – two visionary sisters, both doctors – who were light-years ahead of their time. Emboldened by their pioneering spirit, our...
Outpatient Therapy Services
Children’s Mercy physical and occupational therapists complete assessments and treatment interventions for children on an outpatient basis at several locations throughout Kansas City. Goals for therapy...
Promoting Health in Teens and Kids (PHIT Kids) Clinic
PHIT Kids is a weight management clinic for children and teens with obesity who want to make positive lifestyle changes. Our team of experts—pediatric weight management physicians, nurses, registered...
Pain Clinic
Amplified Pain Clinic (APS) Amplified pain syndrome (APS) is a condition in which the child’s perception of pain is increased due to the abnormal firing of nerves which sense pain and control vascular...
Adult Volunteer
As one of our adult volunteers, you play a central role in creating a positive experience for patients and families during their time at Children’s Mercy. Our volunteers are stewards of our hospital...
When the Levees Failed, Children’s Mercy Prevailed 20 Years Later: A Hurricane Katrina Retrospective
20 years ago, more than 20 children were rescued from the rising floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina and airlifted to Children’s Mercy. Our Critical Care Transport team flew into the storm to rescue as many...