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Tracheostomy Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Tracheostomy Logo The Tracheostomy Patient and Family Advisory Council works in partnership with Children's Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of children with tracheostomies and their...
Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
Our Nephrology Department Faculty and Fellows Meet the Nephrology Team How to Apply The Children’s Mercy Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship is one of the oldest training programs, with continual accreditation...
KIDS KC
PFAC Kids KC Logo Kids and Families Impacting Disease through Science (KIDS KC) is a teen council that works to impact medicine, research, and innovation at Children’s Mercy and internationally. KIDS KC is...
Opportunities for Advocacy
Go ahead, make a difference. We’ll help. Harvesters photo Just like you, we’re passionate about pediatrics because we care about the wellbeing of children, our community – and building a better future.
A Better Quality of Life: Hayden's Story
Meet Hayden After driving nearly three hours to the hospital with an imminent snowstorm, 13-year-old Hayden Murnahan, his parents and his doctors all waited anxiously to find out if his life-changing...
Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (MAPEHSU)
Comprehensive pediatric environmental health services, including free consultation services, referral, outreach and education.
Addressing suicide risk as a parent
The thought of losing your child is one many caregivers try to avoid. And yet, suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens across the nation and in Kansas City. We want to help change this...
Coping Tips for Parents
Coping with the health care experience Helping your child cope with medical tests Helping siblings cope with the health care experience Preparing your child for the hospital Be honest and talk with your...
Clinical Experience - Child Psychology Fellowship
The Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City provides intensive training to advanced-level postdoctoral psychology students in psychological assessment, treatment, and...
Gastroschisis: Warren's Story
500th baby born at Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center thriving When Mariah Schumacher had a blood screening test indicating something was wrong with her baby 18 weeks into her pregnancy, she had no idea...
Trisomy 13
Find comprehensive care and support for trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition caused by an extra 13th chromosome. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and the care team at Children's Mercy.
Liver Care Center Team
The Liver Care Center provides a medical home for children dealing with highly complex liver disease. Our team of liver specialists is committed to providing comprehensive care by partnering with families...
Abdominal Pain Outcomes
Award Why should you care? Chronic abdominal pain is a common problem that affects up to 20 percent of all school-aged children and teens. Despite how many youth struggle with abdominal pain, there is no...
Heartburn in children and adolescents in the presence of functional dyspepsia and or irritable bowel syndrome correlates with the presence of sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression
This study assesses the relationship of heartburn in pediatric patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep disturbances and psychologic...
Hearing and Speech Team
Meet the Hearing and Speech team at Children's Mercy.
Physical Activity for Heart Health
Physical activity, exercise, and limited sedentary time are important for a healthy lifestyle. Not only does physical activity help with keeping your heart healthy, but it also reduces insulin resistance...
Liver Cancer Treatment
The liver cancer treatment team at Children's Mercy combines the medical and surgical expertise of the Division of Hematology and Oncology with the Liver Care Center. This program provides specialized...
Ewing sarcoma: Gavin's Story
Just take one look at his picture, and it’s easy to see that Gavin Beaver is a fighter, but it’s not because he wants to be. It’s because he has to be. At just 9 years old, Gavin was diagnosed with Ewing...
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL): Bryce's Story
Meet Bryce Bryce Munson remembers the very first time he had what he thought was a panic attack. Mom Erryn Westerhold does, too. “I was in my 7th grade math class when I started having trouble breathing...
Laboratory Services Team
Meet the Laboratory Services team at Children's Mercy.