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Sports Medicine Surgery

Children’s Mercy sports medicine surgeons specialize in expert care and treatment for student-athletes of all ages. When you visit with your surgeon and their team, your student-athlete is the center of...

EMS Heroes

Children’s Mercy recognizes and applauds the first responders who work with our patients every day. Read on to find out more about one of our EMS heroes. Ryan Koehler What's your name and current position?

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.

Comprehensive care for children with differences of sexual development

Children with differences of sexual development face new challenges and opportunities as they grow. The GUIDE team has provided some information and ideas for families to consider as they navigate these...

Ear infections in children: What you can do and when it’s time for ear tubes

Ear infections are one of the most common medical issues among young children and can be frustrating for both parents and kids. As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to keep your child...

Epilepsy Diagnostic Tests

Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers several different treatment options for all types of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Your epilepsy team may recommend more than...

What's the Diagnosis? January 2022

A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...

Unique Experiences

Besides the core rotation curriculum, our program offers a variety of unique experiences. These additional opportunities give residents the ability to add to their knowledge of pediatrics in ways that are...

Faculty Support

We believe that everyone benefits when we support our faculty in growing professionally and personally. Unlock your potential at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

4 Summer job ideas for kids

While many kids are looking forward to the summer break as a chance to relax and have fun, some might want to earn some play money. Summer jobs are usually thought of as lawn mowing and lifeguarding, but I...

Faculty - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship

Our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program is led by highly experienced, knowledgeable clinicians who are committed to helping fellows become leaders in the field of pediatric emergency medicine.

Special Opportunities

Have a clinical pharmacology interest? We have the only accredited training program in the country. T32 programs are available and would represent a 4th year of training. Learn more by visiting...

Beta Thalassemia Major: Hadil's Story

Hadil Alkhatib was born half a world away with an inherited blood disorder called beta thalassemia major. The form of this disease that Hadil has reduces her body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, the...

Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Monitor photo Didactic curriculum     Clinical exposure and mentorship are supplemented by a multitude of didactic educational offerings. Fellows attend monthly Core Curriculum conferences focus on...

Sleep Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine

The psychology of sleep   Sometimes, behavioral or psychological factors may contribute to your child’s sleep problems. Children’s Mercy has a specialized Sleep Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine...

Dads in delivery room

Giving birth began exactly how I always imagined it to be: Rushing to the hospital in the early morning hours, pushed in a wheelchair by my husband and feeling painful contractions that left me breathless.

Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship

The Division of Dermatology holds several educational conferences per month. Many of these are multidisciplinary in nature and enhance communication between our division and other subspecialists.

Parents beware: gruesome injuries caused by toys

Any parent or pediatrician can agree – children will try to swallow almost everything. Some say, there is nothing quicker on Earth than a child’s hand reaching for something they shouldn’t have. When kids...

Year 2 Progress Updates

Children’s Mercy is proud to participate in efforts to bring solutions to some of our region’s most pressing issues that affect the well-being of children. In 2013, Children’s Mercy conducted a community...

Heart Failure Program

Request an Appointment Refer a Patient The Heart Failure and Transplant Program team is part of the Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy. This team combines experts from several departments of the...