Children's Mercy Hospital
Recent News About Children's Mercy Hospital
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Children's Mercy appoints interim leader for Springfield pediatric partnership
Kansas City-based Children’s Mercy has appointed an interim leader to manage its pediatric operations in partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities.
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Children's Mercy opens partial hospitalization program for children's mental health
Children's Mercy has introduced a new partial hospitalization program as part of its Illuminate initiative to address mental health needs among children in Kansas City.
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Children's Mercy Hospital will offer updated COVID-19 vaccines based on pediatric guidelines
Dr. Jennifer Mellick, a pediatrician in Olathe, is among many physicians awaiting final recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding who will be eligible for the updated COVID-19 vaccine this year.
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Children’s Mercy Kansas City receives gold-level AMA Joy in Medicine distinction
Children’s Mercy Kansas City has been recognized with a gold-level distinction in the American Medical Association’s 2025 Joy in Medicine program.
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Childhood infections, stress linked to higher multiple sclerosis risk, German study finds
Researchers in Germany have identified new details about risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Children’s Mercy Hospital expert urges COVID vaccination for young children amid changing guidelines
COVID-19 cases are rising in the Kansas City area as students return to school, but questions remain about who should receive updated vaccine doses this year.
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Indoor sandbox aims to help families reduce screen time
As technology becomes more common in daily life, concerns about its impact on family relationships and children's well-being are growing. Dr. Libby Milkovich, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician at Children’s Mercy, described the...
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Children's Mercy to manage pediatric care at Mercy Springfield under new agreement
Kansas City-based Children’s Mercy will take over management of pediatric care for Mercy Springfield Communities starting November 1, following the finalization of a partnership that was first announced in March 2024.
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Children’s Mercy Hospital study links complex medical conditions to higher rates of child mental health issues
The relationship between chronic medical conditions and mental health diagnoses in children was the focus of new research presented at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) 2025 conference in Anaheim, California.
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Children’s Mercy to manage hospital-based pediatric care at Mercy Springfield starting November
Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield Communities have announced further details about their partnership to expand pediatric care in southwest Missouri.
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Royals players receive autographs from Children’s Mercy Hospital patients at Kauffman Stadium
On Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City Royals players participated in an autograph session with a twist.
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Children’s Mercy develops mini-heart organoids for personalized drug screening
At Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, scientists have developed miniature lab-grown hearts known as organoids.
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Children’s Mercy researcher finds parental habits key to teen internet use
Parents' digital media habits play a significant role in shaping their children's online behavior, according to recent research led by Dr. Libby Milkovich, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City.
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Children's Mercy adds four experts to board of directors
Children’s Mercy has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
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Children’s Mercy achieves sixth consecutive Magnet designation
Children's Mercy has announced that it has achieved Magnet recognition for the sixth consecutive time.
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Doctors encouraged to use genome tests early in diagnosing children
Clinicians are being urged to prioritize genetic testing for young children exhibiting signs of intellectual disability or developmental delays, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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Kansas City teens gain work experience through ProX internships
Inside the gymnasium of Ewing Marion Kauffman High School in Kansas City, Missouri, 620 teenagers gathered as part of an internship program.
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Children's Mercy uses tech to manage viral illness surge
During the winter of 2023, staff at Children's Mercy Kansas City anticipated a surge in hospital admissions due to viral illnesses like influenza and RSV.
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Children's Mercy announces leadership transitions amid executive retirements
Children's Mercy has announced significant leadership changes as two of its senior executives, Robin Foster and Tom Wright, prepare to retire.
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Big Slick 2025 sets new fundraising record for Children's Mercy Hospital
A lively evening unfolded at T-Mobile Center as a gathering of actors, musicians, and athletes united for a charitable cause aimed at supporting Children’s Mercy Hospital.