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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...

Liver Transplant: Brendan’s Story

Meet Brendan Brendan Elam is a typical college student. He loves spending time with friends, is majoring in music education and says the song, “Young and Unafraid,” is one of his favorites. But this 19...

Rett Syndrome: Quinn's Story

Living with Rett syndrome Angie Cunningham will readily admit that having a child diagnosed with Rett syndrome makes life a bit more complex. This rare neurodevelopmental disorder begins to show its effects...

Anorectal Malformation surgery after care

Instructions and important information for families, caregivers and patients for caring for a child after anorectal malformation surgery.

Cloaca (Cloacal Anomaly)

Cloaca is a birth defect in which a baby's rectum, vagina and urinary tract are fused together. This common channel ends in a single opening on the baby’s bottom.

Endometriosis in Teens

Children’s Mercy is here to help girls having symptoms of endometriosis by offering several treatment options from a team of experts trained specifically to address endometriosis in teens.

Bowel Management Boot Camp FAQ

The Children’s Mercy Bowel Management Boot Camp is a week-long outpatient program in Kansas City for children who want to gain confidence with their bowel control. The program is offered by the...

Emergency Room Team

Meet the Emergency Room team at Children's Mercy.

Ovotesticular Differences of Sexual Development (DSD)

Ovotesticular DSD is a rare condition both ovary and testis are present, sometimes even combined in the same gonad. Previously, the syndrome was referred to as true hermaphroditism. The condition...

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.