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Ophthalmology
Adult ophthalmology providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If...
Getting a MACE
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy help children cope with the feelings they may have about their illness, injury, disability, or hospitalization. They have provided the information below...
Room Amenities
Our general unit patient rooms feature: Private bathrooms. A bed for one parent to stay/sleep on. A TV and DVD player with: A variety of stations. A relaxation channel featuring scenery and music. Access to...
Adult plastic surgery providers
Plastic Surgery Adult plastic surgery providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of...
Opioid Addiction Treatment Resources
Missouri and Kansas both have regional gatekeepers to addiction services. Both will complete assessments and make referrals directly to services available in the community. Missouri Firstcall Adolescent...
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is offered for children and families in all inpatient units at Children’s Mercy in order to help children feel more confident to express themselves, take risks, and experiment.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Family Training Opportunities
Children's Mercy Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health offers family trainings on topics related to autism. Go to our Autism Clinic Upcoming Live Events page for more detailed information...
Parent Exercise Room
The Parent Exercise Room at Children’s Mercy Adele Hall is a space for inpatient parents and caregivers to exercise. The room includes access to a treadmill, bike, free weights and more.
Getting a Nasogastric (NG) Tube
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, flexible tube that goes into your nose, down the back of your throat and into your stomach. It can give your body medicine or liquid food.
Helping Your Child Take Medicine
Learning to take medicine can be hard for kids. Here are some ways to help your child learn: Helping Your Child Take Medicine (PDF) - English Helping Your Child Take Medicine (PDF) - Spanish Pill...
Palliative Care
Meet the Team The Children’s Mercy Palliative Care Team is a select group of providers dedicated to supporting your family as you care for a child with significant health care needs. We can help you better...
Music Therapy
The Music Therapy Program at Children's Mercy provides music specifically planned for each child and family's needs by a trained professional. Our music therapists have graduate or undergraduate...
Out-of-Pocket Cost Comparison
Below are actual claims for children insured by major health insurance companies to show the difference in out-of-pocket costs when Children's Mercy is included in a plan and excluded from a plan.
Finding an Adult-Care Doctor
Tips for finding a provider Our team will guide patients through the process of finding an adult care doctor. Here is a list of things for patients and families to consider. Ask for a suggestion from your...
No Surprises Act
When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.
Library Services for Patients and Families
At Children’s Mercy Kansas City, we understand how important it is for patients and families to have high-quality, trustworthy health information. If you have a question about a new diagnosis...
Helping Your Child Eat or Drink While in the Hospital
Tips for drinking Use a cup from home. Help your child decorate a cup to make drinking more fun. You can use things such as stickers or markers. Offer a different type of cup. Some choices may be a paper...
Transition to Adulthood - Medical Insurance Choices for Adults
There’s a lot that goes into “adulting” – including choosing insurance. As you and your family work to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. To make...
Resources
Helpful tips for transition Practice three sentences that describe your health condition. Carry the names and phone numbers of your doctors, medical conditions, medicines and allergies with...
Billing Process
At Children’s Mercy, we understand that the billing process can be overwhelming, so we’ve created an outline of what to expect from our billing process.