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Rehabilitation Medicine: Outpatient Clinics
The Division of Rehabilitation Medicine operates a variety of clinics tailored to the specific needs of the children we serve. We provide outpatient services at several locations in the Kansas City...
Down Syndrome - Autism Clinic
The Down Syndrome - Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) Clinic at Children’s Mercy offers specialized services to children with the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder and their...
Aortic Stenosis – Causes and Symptoms
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing at, below, or above the level of the aortic valve, which can lead to reduction in blood flow. Learn how Children’s Mercy Heart Center is dedicated to treating aortic...
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...
Respiratory Care
The Children's Mercy Respiratory Care staff actively works in all patient-care settings, including the intensive care units and the emergency department.
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery that is performed allowing a child to receive an enema through their belly button or abdomen. The goal of the surgery is to make the enema process easier on everyone and work...
Orthopedics Team
Meet the Orthopedics team at Children's Mercy.
Appendicitis Surgery
Symptoms of appendicitis Appendicitis is most common in children and teens, usually between ages 8 and 20. About one in 15 people in the United States will get appendicitis during their lifetime, making it...
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...
Electromyography (EMG) Testing
Children’s Mercy Kansas City's EMG laboratory is the first accredited electromyography lab by the American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) specifically for pediatric patients...
Feeding Clinic Team
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What to expect at a speech evaluation
A speech-language evaluation helps identify and address concerns about your child’s communication skills. During the evaluation appointment, a speech-language pathologist will...
Perinatal Bereavement
If you or a loved one has experienced the death of a baby, it is a tragic and frequently overwhelming experience. Many parents are shocked by the intensity of their grief and wonder when things will ever...
Heart Transplants in Children
The heart transplant process is complex, but you’re not alone. Our team will walk alongside you the whole way.
Trisomy 18
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 18th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
Genetic Testing: Jaden's Story
Jaden York’s life has been a puzzle since the moment he was born on March 31, 2005. In the delivery room, his mom, Julie, said she remembers Jaden didn’t cry like her other two children, and he wasn’t...
Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spinal cord isn’t covered with skin and bone. Spina bifida occurs 25-29 days after conception when the baby's spinal cord fails to develop or close properly and...
Hypertension Clinic
The Hypertension Clinic at Children’s Mercy provides specialized care for children with high blood pressure. Our clinic team includes pediatric nephrologists and highly trained nurse practitioners who work...
When to go: Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care
When your child needs medical care and can’t wait until your doctor’s office opens, where should you go? This chart will help you know whether a visit to Urgent Care or the Emergency Room is best. When To...
Thyroid Conditions
The most common thyroid problems are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules, which are all treatable. Learn from Children's Mercy the symptoms of these conditions and how they are treated.