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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...
Wise Use of Antibiotics
Antibiotics can be very helpful for treating infections caused by bacteria, like strep throat or urinary tract infections. But, it is important to use antibiotics only when they are needed. Antibiotics do...
Dermatology
Adult dermatology 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...
Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) After a Urodynamic Study
A VCUG helps your child’s doctor learn more about your child’s bladder, ureters and kidneys. This information will help prepare you and your child for a VCUG.
Getting a Joint Injection or Joint Aspiration
Read the steps your child will take when getting a joint injection or aspiration at Children's Mercy.
Surgery Teaching Books
Children's Mercy Hospital - Adele Hall Surgery Teaching Book (Ages 4-7) Surgery Teaching Book (Ages 4-7) Spanish Surgery Teaching Book (Ages 8+) Surgery Teaching Book (Ages 8+) Spanish Children's...
Building Your Own Comfort Kit
Facing a health care procedure that involves getting a shot can be scary for children. Learn how you can prepare your child by planning ahead with your own comfort kit.
CARE Workshops
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Workshops CARE Workshops were developed for parents and caregivers of youth ages 2-18 who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children...
Getting an IV
This is an IV. An IV is a small tube that is used to give your body water or medicine. It may also be used to get blood for a blood test. Numbing options At Children’s Mercy, we often use a J-tip or...
Bleeding Disorders
Adult vascular bleeding disorders 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...
Aftercare Program
The Children's Mercy Aftercare Program provides a compassionate support system for terminally ill children and their families, families experiencing a death of a child, and the staff who care for the...
Financial Assistance FAQs
I can’t afford the payment arrangement that was offered by Customer Service. Can I apply for financial assistance? I owe Children's Mercy money for previous visits. Can I still bring my child to their...
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work Students The Social Work Department at Children’s Mercy has a long history of supporting social work education and is committed to providing quality field instruction for Masters of Social Work...
Allergy
Board certified adult allergists 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.
Infectious Diseases
Adult infectious disease 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.
Nephrology
Adult nephrology 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 you...
Explaining an Indirect Calorimetry Test to Your Child
Children's Mercy offers a social story showing each step that you can use with your child to help them know what to expect during their indirect calorimetry test.
Pain Management
Adult pain management 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.
Sleep (Narcolepsy)
Adult narcolepsy 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 you...
Illegal Fentanyl
Facts about Illegal Fentanyl My daughter is hanging out with a new set of friends and has started acting differently. I think that she may be using drugs. How can I tell? It seems as if teens pay no...