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August 2026
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Child Life Clinical Internship Program
The Child Life Department at Children’s Mercy Hospital offers a 16-week, 640 hour, comprehensive, competency based child life internship program at the undergraduate and graduate level. Students are given...
Happy Kits
Thank you for supporting Children’s Mercy! PHOTO: Teen Happy Kit As a nonprofit hospital, we rely generously on the support of caring community members to help us provide the highest level of care to all...
Is my child too short? And other things explained by a pediatric endocrinologist
Many kids aren’t as tall as their classmates, both boys and girls. Often, parents worry that height might affect their kid’s ability to play sports, how their friends treat them, their self-esteem and even...
Children's Mercy Locations
Get information on Children's Mercy locations, including hours and what to expect from your visit. Save your spot for urgent care.
Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion: Kiki's Story
Meet Kiki By the time she started kindergarten, Kiki Moon was an accomplished athlete, tumbling, dancing and cheering in national cheerleading competitions. Meet Kiki Photo “At 2, Kiki was doing cartwheels...
Children's Mercy Urgent Care Locations
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children. Three KC metro area locations available. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.
Find Your Opportunity | For Physicians
Our vision is to create a world of well-being for all children. View job opportunities.
Febrile Infant Quick Guide
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5 tips for “balance” as a working mom
My phone rang and I went into full panic mood. My son was supposed to be napping but was screaming in his crib. It was time for my weekly conference call with a client and I was home with my son without...
Kidney Transplant Then and Now: Katelyn and Mariah’s Stories
Once patients themselves, Katelyn and Mariah have come full circle — returning to Children’s Mercy as transplant coordinators working alongside the physician who helped save their lives.
The Link - July 2026
Our July issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - July 2026 Outbreak, Alerts & Hot Topics: Cyclospor-what?! Read Full Article...
Comfort Promise for Needle Procedures: Anna's Story
The Children's Mercy Comfort Promise helped patient Anna Beach face and overcome her extreme fear of needles used for vaccinations or to draw blood for testing.
Employment Resources
Employment can have a positive impact on long-term health and quality of life for our patients with chronic health conditions and disabilities. Employment success stories Adults with disabilities describe...
Febrile Infant: Antibacterial Therapy and Empiric HSV Therapy
Initial Empirical Antibacterial Therapy for Well-Appearing Infants 0 to 60 Days Old (These are INITIAL antimicrobial recommendations and should be re-evaluated for appropriateness at 48 hours after...
Meet the Trainer
Meet Your Environmental Services Trainer: Carmesha Davis View Story Carmesha Davis has been part of Children’s Mercy for 16 years and now trains new Environmental Services (EVS) team members through...
Financial Assistance
At Children's Mercy, we're here to support you every step of the way. Our Financial Counselors can help you find programs that may reduce the cost of your child's care. If you qualify for financial...
Parents as superheroes: Kids' view of mom and dad
Cute stories showing parents as superheroes—turning off the sun, defeating monsters and making kids feel safe.
Injury Management
Whether it’s on the practice field or under the lights on Friday night, injuries can happen when kids play sports. Children’s Mercy cares for student-athletes of all ages with advanced diagnostic tools and...
Philanthropy Internship
Children’s Mercy provides an excellent learning environment for those interested in a career in philanthropy. Each quarter, Children’s Mercy offers a meaningful opportunity for college students or college...