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Cardiomyopathy Center of Care
Congratulations to the Heart Center for being named a Cardiomyopathy Center of Care by the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF), a national nonprofit committed to improving the health outcomes and...
Heart Transplant Program: 10 yr. Anniversary
It's two high-fives to 10 years and top 10 U.S. News ranking for our heart transplant program! To celebrate, heartfelt congratulations were given to care team members who dedicate their service and...
Syncope
Neurocardiogenic syncope (SINK-oh-pee) is a sudden loss of consciousness, often called fainting or “passing out.” It occurs in 15 to 25% of otherwise healthy children and teens. Causes of syncope Fainting...
Endometriosis: Avery and MK's story
Avery and MK are siblings who struggle with pain from endometriosis. With help from Children's Mercy, they've been able to get back to normal teen activities.
Pain Management FAQ
General First Appointment Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes (RAPS) Program Pain Management Clinic Frequently Asked Questions What age of patients does your clinic see? Why are my child’s...
Pharmacogenetic Testing FAQs
Pharmacogenetic Testing Frequently Asked Questions What is pharmacogenetic testing? How is the test performed? Who should consider pharmacogenetic testing? How long does it take to get the results? Is...
Inside Out: Exploring Emerging Anxiety in Adolescents
Join us for a viewing of clips from the Inside Out movies, alongside a guided discussion about anxiety experienced by adolescents.
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
ACS Media Block Spondylolysis Spondylolysis is a defect in the pars interarticularis (pars), a part of the posterior aspect of a vertebra. It is often referred to as a “stress fracture.” It is quite common...
Ewing Sarcoma: Annabelle’s Story
Watch how the Cancer Center at Children’s Mercy is treating the amazing Annabelle after she was diagnosed with localized Ewing sarcoma. Nothing is better than helping a fierce competitor get back on the...
Adult Congenital Heart Program
At Children’s Mercy, the medical providers in our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program are experts at treating and monitoring both children and adults with CHD. They also specialize in helping teens...
Case Study: VACTERL Association
The Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City specializes in pediatric heart, liver and kidney transplants as well as multi-organ transplants like heart-liver, heart-kidney and...
Case Summary: Shone’s Complex
The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy provides comprehensive care for children with all types of heart conditions. Our team of 35 pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons, together with...
504 Plan Resources
Daycare/Early Education View Story Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) View Story College View Story Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs...
ECMO: What to Expect
Your health care team is here for you and wants to make sure you understand ECMO and how ECMO is affecting your child. Please ask your care team any questions that you have. Here are answers to some of...
ECMO Conditions
What is ECMO? Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, or ECMO, is a temporary machine that adds oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from your child's blood outside the body and returns the blood to your child...
Operation Breakthrough
At Children’s Mercy, we believe every kid has amazing potential. That’s why we partner with Operation Breakthrough, an early education center and social service facility located at 31st and Troost (3039...
Cancer Research: Elsie's Story
“I don’t think there’s anything that can dull Elsie’s sparkle,” her mom says. For 4-year-old Elsie and her family, being part of a research study during her acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment is their...
Children’s Mercy Primary Care Clinics
Board-certified pediatricians and board-certified nurse practitioners work closely with other providers to ensure a strong continuum of care for every child we serve.
Milestone Moment: Dr. Hendrickson’s 100th Liver Transplant
Hendrickson's 100th liver Richard Hendrickson, MD, FACS, FAAP, Surgical Director, Small Intestine Rehabilitation and Surgical Director, Prenatal Consultation, Surgery, recently completed his 100th...