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Built for Kids™

Built for Kids™

Simply the best: Proudly ranked in 11 specialties

Children aren’t just little adults. They require specialized care that can only be offered by doctors, nurses and staff who are trained experts in pediatrics. That's why we’re proud to be named one of the best children’s hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in all 11 specialties. We are also the number 1 children’s hospital in Missouri. So, when your child needs care, you can be sure Children’s Mercy will provide the best – because simply, our patients deserve the best. Learn more about our rankings here.

Children's Mercy nurse holds a infant patient in a lion costume.

Spirit of children brings the magic of Halloween to Children’s Mercy

As you are preparing for Halloween and helping your little ones plan their costumes, consider shopping at Spirit Halloween, where your purchase can make a difference. Shop in-stores, where 10% of your purchase will benefit patients and families, or shop online using code DONATE24 to save 10% and give 10% back to Children’s Mercy.

A white boy with brown hair flexes his muscle and shows a bandage on his arm.

Be an inFLUencer this flu season

Go viral in a good way – get your child’s flu shot as soon as it’s available! Ask your child’s primary care provider or visit our flu information page to find out more about the benefits of getting kids their flu shot.

Tips for staying healthy
A teenage girl without hair smiles as she sits in a blue chair.

Ewing sarcoma: Annabelle’s story

College freshman Annabelle is anxious to return to her favorite sport, and Children’s Mercy is helping return a fierce competitor to the soccer field. Learn about how our Cancer Center has supported her through Ewing sarcoma, a bone and soft tissue cancer.

Meet Annabelle
Members of the School KIDS team. Back row: Hannah Kirking, Luke Gard. Middle row: Chris Young, Jen Goldman, Olivia Almendares, Brian Lee, Rangaraj Selvarangan. Front row: Jennifer Schuster, Brittney Fritschmann, Jasmine Ruffin.

School KIDS study team receives new CDC contract

The new study gauges the impact of ventilation and environmental factors on the spread of respiratory illnesses in schools and investigates potential interventions that could be implemented to mitigate.

Learn more about the study