Built for Kids™
Tiny heart, beating strong
Delivered premature at just 4 pounds, 11 ounces, little Johnny also was born with critical aortic valve stenosis. Caused by a rare genetic condition, he would need multiple catheterizations and open-heart surgery at just three months old.
Yet, because of the talent and compassion of the team in the Ward Family Heart Center – and the incredible strength of Johnny and his family – this brave boy is now 2 years old and learning how to be a regular toddler. Read Johnny’s story.
Magnet re-designation site visit
Children's Mercy Kansas City is preparing for our Magnet re-designation site visit. Learn more about Magnet and provide feedback to the Magnet Program office.
March Match
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The definition of determination: How Mohamed went from war zone to walking tall
From a harrowing birth in a bombed-out hospital to relocating their entire family, Mohamed’s family has been through a lot. In spite of many challenges, including cerebral palsy, Mohamed is making amazing progress toward his personal goals with the help of his Children’s Mercy team.
Nature publishes transformative Children's Mercy Research Institute study
For the first time in five years research led by a Kansas City institution has appeared in the influential journal, Nature.
