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Children's Mercy

@childrensmercy.org

Children's hospital 📍 Kansas City Creating a world of wellbeing for children. 💙 #BuiltForKids

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4d ago

A little poke can go a long way. 💉 Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. Talk with your health care provider if you or your child hasn’t gotten one yet. Resources and tips for staying healthy: https://cmkc.link/48tFnDQ

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 5d ago

When parents have questions, our Nurse Advice Line is here. 💙 Available 24/7, the team supports families when a child is sick or hurt & their provider isn’t available. As a nonprofit, community support helps us be there for kids & families when they need us most. Donate: https://cmkc.link/4yX4vQe

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last wk.

Nearly 10 years ago, Dayna donated blood. Today, she met Tori, one of the people it helped save. ❤️ Now in remission and working for Community Blood Center, Tori's story is a reminder that one donation can change a life. You can help save a life, too: https://cmkc.link/3VDIuY1

Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last wk.

Youth sports don't have to be all pressure and competition. The biggest reason kids play? They want to have fun and spend time with friends. ⚽️ Physically active kids are twice as likely to say they feel happy nearly every day. A little more play. A little less pressure. 💙 https://cmkc.link/4dL5Xc

How to keep youth sports fun

This just in: Kids like to have fun. It shouldn’t be news, but in the current competition-crazy culture of youth sports, it is. “Fun” is the key idea parents should remember from the new State of Play...

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last wk.

🫀 Join us October 20 at 12 p.m. for the 9th Annual Girish Shirali Symposium on Cardiac Care. Connect with fellow clinicians, researchers and health care professionals for learning and collaboration focused on advancing pediatric and congenital heart care. Register: https://cmkc.link/4eqeRQb

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 2w ago

Being a teen comes with a lot of change. 💙 The Children's Mercy Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic helps teens and young adults navigate everything from acne and nutrition to emotional wellness, menstrual health and more. https://cmkc.link/4bol904

Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 2w ago

Shawnee, we're open! 🎉💙 Children's Mercy Shawnee is now offering Sports Medicine follow-up care, Express Care and the Orthopedic Injury Clinic. Walk in or save your spot online for expert pediatric care close to home. https://cmkc.link/4jcsiGM

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 2w ago

Why does chronic pain treatment help some kids more than others? A newly funded Children's Mercy study led by Dr. Jenny Scheurich will explore what happens in the body during recovery, helping pave the way for more personalized care. 💙 https://cmkc.link/4rGlTFW

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 2w ago

Kid has a fever and you're wondering whether to worry? 🌡️ A fever is 100.4°F or higher, and most are simply a sign your kid's immune system is fighting an infection. Know when to call the doctor, fever myths to ignore and tips for managing fevers at home. 👇 https://cmkc.link/4p9tVo3

Child fever management: What every parent should know

Discover essential child fever management advice, including when to call a doctor and practical home care tips for your child's health.

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 2w ago

Every athlete's path back to the game looks different. At our Sports Medicine Center at Village West, physical therapists provide one-on-one care to help student-athletes recover, rebuild strength and safely return to play. Learn more: https://cmkc.link/4hvWqM5

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 3w ago

The rainbow understood the assignment. 🌈💙 #BuiltForKids

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 3w ago

Joshlynn's story starts with immense challenges and leads to extraordinary joy. 💙 Born months early and diagnosed with severe cystic BPD, a serious lung condition that can affect babies born prematurely, she's shown everyone what determination looks like. https://cmkc.link/472O0ps #BuiltForKids

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 3w ago

What if healthy food came with a prescription? 🍎🥕 Dr. Laura Plencner is studying how produce prescription programs may help children eat more fruits and vegetables and improve long-term health. Learn more about Dr. Plecner's study: https://cmkc.link/4rGlTFW #BuiltForKids

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 3w ago

If you're heading to #AAP26, let's connect. 💙 The Children's Mercy team is looking forward to sharing research, exchanging ideas and meeting the people working every day to improve care for kids. See you in San Diego! 👋

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 3w ago

9,000+ team members. 15 locations. One incredible team. 💙 Over the past two weeks, Children's Mercy employees celebrated together with games, treats, photos and plenty of fun. Thank you to every person who cares for kids, families and each other. We’re better together. ✨

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 3w ago

Starting Oct. 1, we're updating hours at two Children's Mercy Urgent Care locations: 📍 Blue Valley: Noon-10 p.m. 📍 East: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 📍 Northland: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (no change) Explore same-day care options built for kids: https://cmkc.link/4rpIgzm

Same-Day Care: Pediatric Urgent Care, Express Care, Orthopedic Injury Clinic and Emergency Room

Pediatric experts at Children’s Mercy are here to help with illness and injuries that need attention today. Use our Save My Spot technology or walk in during open hours. Express Care.

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

BS: We all want to believe our kid would never bully someone. But if it happens, what matters most is how we respond. Learn what bullying really is, why kids do it and what to do if your child is the one causing harm. 💙 https://cmkc.link/478yXKb

Teaching kids not to bully – and how to react if you find out they are

We all think the best of our kids – but that doesn’t mean at some point, they won’t exhibit bullying behaviors. Why does this happen, how can you teach your kids not to bully and most importantly…how ...

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

The CMRI went gold for #ChildhoodCancerAwareness Month. 💛 Childhood cancer receives just 4% of the federal cancer research budget. That's why we're grateful to Braden's Hope for its investment in pediatric cancer research. You can help make a difference, too. Donate today: https://cmkc.link/4yWIiBo

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

Same-Day Care: Pediatric Urgent Care, Express Care, Orthopedic Injury Clinic and Emergency Room

Pediatric experts at Children’s Mercy are here to help with illness and injuries that need attention today. Use our Save My Spot technology or walk in during open hours. Express Care.

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

Big news, Shawnee! 💙 Children's Mercy Shawnee opens soon, bringing expert pediatric care closer to home. 🏃 Sports Medicine services opens Oct. 5 ✅ Express Care & Orthopedic Injury Clinic open Oct. 12 Walk in or save your spot online. https://cmkc.link/4jcsiGM

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

When ear infections keep coming back, kids deserve care built just for them. 👂💙 Our Ear Tube Priority Pathway offers faster access to pediatric ENT specialists and a team that includes pediatric anesthesiologists, Child Life specialists and more. https://cmkc.link/3V4uAOk

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

Lewis is a friendly 5th grader with serious Minecraft skills. Our Partial Hospitalization Program taught him to manage unsafe behaviors he’d been struggling with since he was 5. “They helped me with strategies to stay calm,” he said. Read more: https://cmkc.link/3TggDMF

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 4w ago

Behind every strong nursing team is someone helping build it. 💙 Graduate Nurse Recruiter Kelli supports future nurses from interview to onboarding, helping them find their place at Children's Mercy and strengthening the teams that care for kids and families.

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

A social worker asked, "Can Children's Mercy do something?" 💙 Today, our Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center & PATHA Clinic are helping kids find support when they need it most. ✅ 58% fewer staff injuries ✅ 97% of PATH patients don't return while in care Read more: https://cmkc.link/4iEcFHW

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

For 4-year-old Daija, a new heart changed everything. After weeks on ECMO, life support and a Berlin Heart, she received a donor heart on July 22, becoming Children’s Mercy’s 75th heart transplant recipient. More time. More hope. More moments ahead.

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

Children's Mercy will continue to serve as one of 10 national sites in the Pediatric Prevention Network. With renewed federal funding for another five years, our teams will advance pediatric disaster preparedness, emergency response, mental health support and health care system resilience.

Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

This week, people from KC-area hospitals gathered to honor physicians, colleagues, friends and loved ones lost to suicide. It was a quiet, powerful reminder: those who care for others need care, too. To every physician and caregiver: You matter. You are not alone.

Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

Hope is in the driver’s seat. 💙 Hyundai Hope on Wheels awarded Children’s Mercy a $100,000 grant to support pediatric cancer research, with kids adding colorful handprints as a symbol of strength and brighter tomorrows.

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

A little rain couldn't stop this community. 💙 Together, Dream Big Day participants, families, volunteers, sponsors and supporters raised $426,181 for Children's Mercy. Thank you for showing up, dreaming big and making a difference for kids. #DreamBigDay #BuiltForKids

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · last mo.

💙 Built for kids. Powered by people who make extraordinary care possible every day. Today, we celebrate the teams behind the moments, milestones and breakthroughs that help kids thrive. 🎉 https://cmkc.link/4htI6Uc

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