Built for kids.®
Nationally ranked
We are proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Whether your child needs routine care or highly specialized treatment, our pediatric experts are here to help. From tiny newborns to growing teens, we’re committed to improving outcomes and making every experience as comforting and supportive as possible.
Top of the charts - again!
We are proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country, ranked in 9 pediatric specialties.
Leading the Charge for Youth Mental Health
Children’s Mercy is reaching more children with a comprehensive approach to youth mental health — driven by innovation and community leadership.
Spinal stress fractures: Kyndall’s story
After 2 years of back pain and no progress, 14-year-old Kyndall’s mom started Googling “top spine doctors in the U.S.” Their search led them across the state to Children’s Mercy physician Dr. Aaron Shaw. In May, Kyndall had spine surgery (using a technique developed here) to help her stress fractures heal. This fall, she’s back to playing volleyball, and her back feels “amazing”!
Unlocking Answers Faster: Children’s Mercy Revolutionizes Genetic Disease Diagnosis with a Single-Test
Children’s Mercy is once again leading the way in genomic medicine. In a landmark study, published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy researchers have demonstrated that a single, advanced long-read sequencing (LRS) test can dramatically improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosing rare genetic conditions in children.
