Children's hospital 📍 Kansas City Creating a world of wellbeing for children. 💙 #BuiltForKidshttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mlmgrb5phs2jProm night is a rite of passage—and at Children’s Mercy, it’s for every teen. For one night, tanks, tubes and trachs give way to tuxes, gowns and the music they love. 🌟 Go behind the scenes of Children’s Mercy Prom and meet the people that make access and joy possible: https://youtu.be/WZek25W4smY11 May 2026 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmgrb5phs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mljglz6muq2hCan’t spell momentum without “mom!” 💙💚 Here’s to all the moms and mother figures who keep things moving—through long days, hard moments and everything in between. The same strength and love you bring every day inspires the future we’re building, together.10 May 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljglz6muq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mlh5krsgd32iPrenatal genetics is complex—but supporting families doesn’t have to be. Listen to Pediatrics in Practice: “From Screen to Newborn” for practical insights for primary care providers. 🎧 Tune in + claim CME credit: https://cmkc.link/495XkHu https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast09 May 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh5krsgd32ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mlgpctqjvh2wMoms do so much every day. When their child is in the hospital, they’re carrying even more. Each Mother’s Day, our Comfort Cup campaign with The Roasterie gifts a coffee + a note to parents at the bedside—a small moment to pause and feel supported. Learn more + donate: https://cmkc.link/49kKZCm09 May 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgpctqjvh2whttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mlexmlu7yg2i“At Children’s Mercy, the focus is simple: kids.” Dr. Allyson Hays, pediatric oncologist, shares how personalized care, research and teamwork come together to support kids with cancer—and why pediatric oncology is full of hope. 💛 ▶️ Watch her full Meet the Experts segment: https://cmkc.link/495uBpt09 May 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlexmlu7yg2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mlein7u3kv2aIn honor of Nurses Week, we went straight to the source to see what makes our nurses special. Watch our patients share how Children’s Mercy nurses have made a difference in their lives. 08 May 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlein7u3kv2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3ml7ea4l3mf2iStill energized by this tower build—and what it makes possible for the future. Take a look. https://cmkc.link/4tipPMg https://youtu.be/Ft2tChzuFwg06 May 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ea4l3mf2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3ml577qtmc622Summer break countdown = more free time + more “I’m bored.” Good news: boredom isn’t bad for kids. It can spark creativity, problem‑solving, and independence—without you planning every second. https://cmkc.link/4tfLjta05 May 2026 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml577qtmc622https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3ml4rlnjhar2hAn advocate. A cheerleader. A steady presence on the hardest days. 💗 This Nurses’ Week, we recognize our nursing team members and the Power of Care they deliver every day. Hear our nurses share where their strength comes from—and what fuels the work they do. https://cmkc.link/4umM58S https://youtube.com/shorts/CFIBzLtOQME?feature=share05 May 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4rlnjhar2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3ml2jbnsttr2kOur Child Life team and some local Star Wars enthusiasts couldn’t miss the chance to host a May the 4th celebration for patients and families today. Kids met special guests from a galaxy far, far away, including Darth Vader, Chewbacca, a Jedi knight and KT-20, a custom-built pink droid. 🤖💖04 May 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2jbnsttr2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mky76kc3qv2fFeeling a little overwhelmed by “Maycember”? Here are some mental health resources to help you and your loved ones navigate stressful times and big transitions. https://cmkc.link/4t5Ijj103 May 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mky76kc3qv2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkvufzbkmh2iHome run fun for everyone! ⚾🦽 Join us for a fun baseball and softball experience for adaptive athletes ages 5-18. Saturday, June 13 from 12-2 p.m. at the Royals Urban Youth Academy. The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more and sign up: https://cmkc.link/42Io9Rq03 May 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvufzbkmh2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkpxylip2p25When 8-year-old Yona’s kidneys were failing, his family crossed an ocean to get him the care he needed. Finally, on his 18th birthday, he received the gift of a new kidney – and a second chance at life. Read his story: https://cmkc.link/42ELQdm30 Apr 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpxylip2p25https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mko3cequyc2qMomentum drives us forward. ➡️ As demand for pediatric care grows, we’re choosing to act. Today, we announce a new acute care tower at Adele Hall to house our NICU and PICU and an expanded Emergency Department. Built so when minutes matter, a bed is there. Read more: https://cmkc.link/4n5xFro29 Apr 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko3cequyc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkm4r7f2c32gStudent nurse preview event this Friday! High school juniors through nursing school seniors, join us May 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus. Meet nursing leaders, learn about current openings and more. Register: https://cmkc.link/4vwfYEZ29 Apr 2026 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkm4r7f2c32ghttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkl5svy35b2i🎧 New Pediatrics in Practice episode is live! Dr. Kevin Ginn explores why clinical trials are essential—and how pediatricians can help families navigate the process with confidence. Listen + claim CME credit: cmkc.link/cmepodcast https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast28 Apr 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl5svy35b2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkih6wolvu2iFamilies facing complex pregnancy deserve a team that’s built for it. Meet Dr. Jill Westcott from our Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center and watch her full Meet the Experts segment: https://cmkc.link/4vL6BBo27 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkih6wolvu2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkgenomacv22💙 Not all heroes wear capes: Ours wear blue vests. 💙 More than 1,500 volunteers help keep Children’s Mercy running, from the board room to the gift shop. Anywhere a patient, family or team member needs a hand, there’s a Children’s Mercy volunteer. We’re so grateful! https://cmkc.link/3zmaQuA 26 Apr 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgenomacv22https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkbptsysmc2kJoin us for our free Parenting in Practice Series with Mercy Springfield. Get practical tips on screen boundaries + online safety convos from pediatric experts. Kids get an activity with Springfield Cardinals staff! Learn more + register: cmkc.link/parentinginpractice-june202624 Apr 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbptsysmc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkbddd7cki25Snack time can be simpler—and calmer—than it feels. Parent‑ish shares practical, kid-approved snacks made for busy families. Read the blog 👉 https://cmkc.link/3P0oMCF24 Apr 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbddd7cki25https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mkawcuggaf2iAre you at #PAS2026? 👋 So are we! Stop by our booth to connect with our team. 👉 https://cmkc.link/CM-PAS224 Apr 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkawcuggaf2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mk6fbwicof2kOur Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center, in collaboration with the Midwest Transplant Network, is excited to host the Transplant Symposium on 7/17/26 at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute! 🔗 Register here: https://cmkc.link/4cElpci 23 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6fbwicof2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mk4b7y7n4k2fWith hearts full of hope and creativity on display, our patients showed the Earth some love in a big, joyful way. From bedside to playtime, our promise stays true: Children’s Mercy’s great care is here all year through. 🌿22 Apr 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4b7y7n4k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mjurblpztx2iNeed a new read for the family? Here are our favorite books for kids across elementary, middle and high school — some new finds plus a few classics. 🔗 https://cmkc.link/3OdqTCW19 Apr 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjurblpztx2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mjsmgp4pu52b“What do you mean you only have 1 kidney?” Morea’s used to that question. Born with congenital nephrotic syndrome, Morea had both her kidneys removed along with a kidney transplant in 1st grade. Today, she's a healthy competitive dancer getting her driver’s license soon. https://cmkc.link/48AFnDE18 Apr 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsmgp4pu52bhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mjpsnapy3g2pFuture nurses (high school juniors through nursing school seniors): Join us for a student nurse preview event May 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus in Kansas City, Mo. Meet nursing leaders, learn about current openings and more. Register: https://cmkc.link/4vwfYEZ17 Apr 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpsnapy3g2phttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mjninnabez23As Wyatt and his family light the KCTV5 tower blue this week, they’re remembering all the emotions of his kidney transplant process and honoring all organ donors who give someone a second chance at life. Read their story: https://cmkc.link/4cndKk116 Apr 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjninnabez23https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mjd5mnt4n52uLucy and her mom want to thank facility dog Patsy and the infusion team and child life specialists in our Hematology/Oncology department for making infusion days less stressful. We are so grateful for all our amazing team members, including our pups!12 Apr 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjd5mnt4n52uhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mjazivoxkk25Food allergies are overwhelming, but information helps. This Parent‑ish guide covers common allergens, symptoms to watch for and how food allergies are diagnosed and managed, without the confusion. Learn more: https://cmkc.link/3ss9tqM11 Apr 2026 23:47 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjazivoxkk25https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mj3wbuanzv2eA flag filled with hope 💙 The Transplant Games flag stopped at Children’s Mercy, where Caleb and Team Mo‑KAN helped add their stories before it continues on to Ohio. On and off the field, we’re proud to support Team Mo‑KAN, our patients and transplant families every step of the way. 09 Apr 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3wbuanzv2e