Children's Mercy

03/12/2026

Here we grow! The energy never stops at Children’s Mercy. And this time, it’s headed to south central Kansas. Our Children’s Mercy in Wichita multispecialty clinic expansion is opening this summer, giving families easier access to expert pediatric care without having to travel far. From immunology and gastroenterology to nutrition, surgery and more, we’re ready with 20+ specialty ways to care for even more kids and support families every step of the way.

Learn more about the clinic and its offerings: https://cmkc.link/3NaC9iT

03/12/2026

Helping kids name their emotions is the first step toward emotional intelligence. Our latest Parent-ish post shares quick, everyday ways to build emotional vocabulary. Read more!

Empower kids with emotional vocabulary through engaging activities, helping them identify and express their feelings effectively.

03/11/2026

For families facing movement disorders, hope begins with progress. And today brings a reason to believe. 💙

A discovery at Children’s Mercy is moving closer to becoming a new oral treatment option for conditions like dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. Dystonia is a disorder that impacts about 1 million people, and often begins in childhood, affecting everyday moments like walking, eating and speaking.

Designed to help better control movement while being easier to tolerate, this potential therapy offers real hope for families who have waited far too long for better answers.

This is why research matters. And why we keep pushing care forward, for children, for families, and for the future.

Get the details: https://cmkc.link/4s8zrcS

03/10/2026

While in the hospital for flu symptoms, 5-year-old Callan’s heart stopped. It didn't start again for 4 days. A huge team came together quickly to support this little cowboy through myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle, usually caused by viral infections.

Critical Care team members performed CPR on Callan while traveling down several floors to meet the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Team. ECMO would act as Callan’s heart and lungs until his own could work again. It was all-hands-on-deck: Callan needed emergency surgery to drain fluid from his heart and kidney dialysis as well.

Callan’s family believes it was the combination of medical science and miracles of faith that led to his eventual recovery.

With support from his family and multiple Children’s Mercy divisions, Callan was able to go off ECMO after 12 days and begin inpatient rehab with our therapy teams. Before long, he was quoting "The Sandlot" and tossing football spirals – surprising everyone with his resilience. After 43 days in the hospital, cowboy Callan rode home – healthy, hopeful and ready to focus on simply being a kid again.

Read Callan’s full story: https://cmkc.link/4b0eWJl

03/09/2026

What if the perfect match didn’t come from AI or an algorithm, but an actual human?

That’s how it works in our POPS (Parents Offering Parents Support) program, where Patient and Family Engagement Specialist Katy holds hundreds of families' stories in her heart. Katy connects parent mentors like Cassie, Denae, Tara, and many more with families in a similar situation.

Any parent or caregiver of a Children’s Mercy patient can request to be paired with a mentor: someone who understands the complexity of having a child with significant medical needs. Katy then looks for similarities between the requesting family and the list of mentors – all of whom are vetted volunteers who want to help answer questions and provide support for someone walking a similar path.

Learn more about the POPS program and how you can participate: https://cmkc.link/3nleKhv

03/08/2026

Behind every brick at Children’s Mercy is a story — a story of generosity, persistence and hope, written by women throughout the years. It started with our founders, the Berry sisters, and grew by leaps and bounds thanks to incredible women like Adele Hall, Helen Sutherland, Betty Henson and Elizabeth Ann Hall.

Their dedication and commitment to caring for every child continue to grace our hallways, guide our purpose and inspire brighter futures for families across our region. 💙

Learn more about the phenomenal women of Children's Mercy and their legacy: https://cmkc.link/48Yzmy6

03/07/2026

Our Big 12 Conference Kid Commissioners, Maclee and Bode, helped kick off tournament time by lighting the KCTV5 News Kansas City Tower in rotating colors to represent every Big 12 school. Watch them count it down and light it up together! 🌟 https://cmkc.link/4std9lR

Basketball Days got a little brighter thanks to two amazing Kid Commissioners for the Day — Maclee and Bode!

03/06/2026

What happens when a community shows up with heart and purpose?
A record $5.5 million raised in one night. 🔥

Our 22nd annual Red Hot Night helped propel Illuminate past its $150M campaign goal, proving what’s possible when generosity leads the way. Thank you to every donor, partner and supporter who made this milestone moment possible.

03/05/2026

Proof that small treats can make a big difference. 🍪

Last week’s check presentation showed how generosity in our community can make a meaningful impact. Through Cookies for a Cause, Chick-fil-A 113th & Nall and CFARaymore raised more than $5,000 to support pediatric care at Children’s Mercy.

Thank you for helping us care for kids and families when they need it most!

03/05/2026

It’s time to ball! 🏀 The Big 12 tournament is in full swing (or should we say full court?) here in KC and fans are hyped for the games. To join in the fun, mascots and cheerleaders paid a visit to Children’s Mercy yesterday, serving as a furry and friendly reminder that no matter what the score, this year’s for the kids.

Thank you, Big 12 Conference, for the assist to make our hospital visitors smile. They’re huge fans of the teams, and we can’t wait to see our Kid Captains out on that LED court these coming days. Here’s to all the big-time fun and bracket-breaking ahead.

03/05/2026

Caring for the future means planning for it. 🏗️
Something big is taking shape, built on 128+ years of heart hope and care for kids and families.
We’re getting ready for what’s next.
Stay tuned, KC. 💙

03/05/2026

You may have seen the news headlines about one confirmed case of measles in Kansas City. We know information like this can raise questions for parents and caregivers, so we’ve gathered helpful resources to support you, including what measles is, symptoms to watch for, when to see a doctor, ways to protect your family, possible complications and how to help prevent the spread.

If you have questions or need guidance, your primary care office is a good place to start. Our Nurse Advice Line is also available at (816) 234‑3188.

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