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Critical Care Transport
Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport is the only 24-hour a day, seven daya week transport program in the region dedicated exclusively to neonates, children and adolescents.
The DAISY Award
Award Children's Mercy joins over 1,000 other hospitals and medical facilities around the country in participating in the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY award was created to recognize...
Parenting in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a part of our daily lives. Whether it is the voice that answers your questions on a smart speaker or the app that recommends your next...
Red Flag Signs
RED FLAGS to consider: Meconium not passed in first 48 hours as a newborn Onset before 1 month of age Family history of Hirschsprung disease Blood in the stools with fever Failure to thrive Abnormal lower...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Getting to the Bottom of That Chronic Cough
Column Author: Christopher Oermann, MD| Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of...
Fever in Outpatient with a Central Line
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 subject...
Vaccine Update: Catch-Up Immunization Recommendations in Preparation for Vaccine Interest
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for Wellbeing, Professor of Pediatrics, University...
Emergency preparedness tips every family should know
Most parents don’t want to consider worst case scenarios. Thinking of your family encountering a natural disaster, fire or the like is scary, but a little preparation can ease worries and help make sure...
September 2025
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Heart Transplant: Alex and Jaymeson’s stories
Alex and Jaymeson (Jay) bonded over a very unique shared experience: They both received heart transplants at Children’s Mercy Kansas City in February 2024 — less than a week apart!
Anthony's Story
Meet Anthony Anthony in football uniform For 12 years and two days, Anthony and his family waited for an effective treatment for the vascular malformation on his face, which affected his appearance...
Trauma Informed Care
Every child and family deserves emotionally safe, trauma-informed care. What does that mean? We know that children and families have faced events in their past or have current stressors. Stressful events...
Participate in an Event
Be a part of transforming the lives of kids in need by attending a special event right in your community. These fun events support the life changing work being done at Children’s Mercy every day. Learn...
Community of Bilingual Practice
CBP image The Kansas City Community of Bilingual Practice (KC CBP) is an active community of bilingual health and human services professionals, the programs that educate them, and organizations that...
Insurance Terms and Definitions
We know understanding insurance benefits and coverage can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are some common insurance terms and definitions.
Lab Services
The Take CARE Employee Clinic and Pharmacy provides lab services. Anytime your provider recommends lab work, collections will be made within your care suite at the time of your appointment. From throat...
Stressing about what to do with your teen this summer?
Summer is coming. You have a teen at home. Did your heart just start pounding a little faster? Don’t freak out. We at Parent-ish have compiled a whole list of ideas to help keep your teen busy this summer.
Project ADAM: Become a Heart Safe School
Become a Heart Safe School with training for faculty and students to learn CPR, operate an AED and other skills to help a person experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.
Clínica Hispana de Cuidados de Salud (CHiCoS)
Clínica Hispana de Cuidados de Salud (CHiCoS) is a culture and language coaching program for bilingual pediatric residents aiming to become professionally qualified providers of Spanish-language care.
Getting an IV
This is an IV. An IV is a small tube that is used to give your body water or medicine. It may also be used to get blood for a blood test. Numbing options At Children’s Mercy, we often use a J-tip or...