Children's hospital 📍 Kansas City Creating a world of wellbeing for children. 💙 #BuiltForKidshttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mrqmjtyh5u25How can primary care providers reduce the long-term impact of painful medical experiences? Amanda Deacy, PhD, shares strategies for managing pediatric pain, improving patient trust & creating more positive healthcare encounters. Listen wherever you get podcasts & claim CME: https://cmkc.link/495XkHu28 Jul 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqmjtyh5u25https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mrqdepe4io2dAfter spending her 17th birthday at Children’s Mercy, Sami created Birthday Brightness to help patients celebrating birthdays in the hospital feel seen and celebrated with gifts, decorations and cards. A meaningful example of kids giving back to kids. See more inspiration: https://cmkc.link/45xzG7q28 Jul 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqdepe4io2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mrpyg7qibq27More than 160 people came together at the 2026 Children's Health Summit. 💙 Congrats to inaugural Community Health Champion Award recipients Dr. Stephani Stancil and Synergy Services, and thank you to keynote speaker Merideth Rose for inspiring us to keep working together for children and families.28 Jul 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpyg7qibq27https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mro4bznyok2tTiny instruments. 💙 Big possibilities for kids. Children’s Mercy Kansas recently completed its first robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci platform, bringing more minimally invasive options to children and families and helping kids get back to being kids.28 Jul 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mro4bznyok2thttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mrj2jf3xt32dHow can pediatric providers spot the early signs of an eating disorder? In this Pediatrics in Practice episode, Dr. Sara Gould shares tips for recognizing warning signs and helping children and teens get the support they need. 🎧 Listen: https://cmkc.link/4vJggHt ✅ Claim CME: cmkc.link/cmepodcast https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast25 Jul 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrj2jf3xt32dhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mr6thgur4n2dThe best ideas for better care often come from the people living it. 💙 Children’s Mercy with Mercy’s new PFAC is helping bring family voices to the table as pediatric care grows in Springfield. https://cmkc.link/4gQddtq21 Jul 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6thgur4n2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mr4i6sgdox2pOR nurses: bring your skills, compassion and calm-under-pressure approach to Children’s Mercy. We’re hiring to care for kids and families through safe, specialized surgical services. Apply today: https://cmkc.link/4b6gbWV20 Jul 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr4i6sgdox2phttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqxinmkcmw2iDr. Terrie Flatt is helping make pediatric cancer research more inclusive, one family at a time. With support from St. Baldrick’s Foundation, his work helps reduce potential language barriers so more families can understand and participate in clinical trials. https://cmkc.link/3Rl2CMv19 Jul 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqxinmkcmw2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mquj7oe5zi2iSummer looks different for kids in the hospital. Child Life specialists use play, preparation & emotional support to help children cope with illness, injury & hospitalization. Donations help create moments of joy, comfort and normalcy when kids need them most. Give today: https://cmkc.link/4fC9n5U17 Jul 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquj7oe5zi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqpg2b4hy62sA big day in Wichita. ✂️💙 Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of our new Children’s Mercy multispecialty outpatient clinic, expanding access to expert pediatric care closer to home for families across the region. Learn more: https://cmkc.link/456pum915 Jul 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpg2b4hy62shttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqnfrshrtc2iHow do you bring behavioral health into pediatric primary care? Our recent podcast episode explores real workflows — warm handoffs, screening and care coordination — plus how to get started. Listen wherever you get podcasts, and claim your CME credit at cmkc.link/cmepodcast. https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast14 Jul 2026 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqnfrshrtc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqmrpwwuxe2qAs KC welcomed the world, Children’s Mercy stood with community partners to help keep kids, families and our community safe. Because here, we do more than host. We prepare. We partner. We care. ✨14 Jul 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmrpwwuxe2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqktp3bwgk2eLilly’s story is a reminder that exceptional care is more than a place. When our teams across Wichita and Kansas City collaborate, families feel the reassurance of one connected team. Read how coordinated care is helping Lilly and her family move forward with hope. https://cmkc.link/4aTJHPI13 Jul 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqktp3bwgk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqfvgzt6xl2tBack-to-school forms have a way of disappearing right when you need them. If your child has been a Children’s Mercy patient, MyChart can help you find completed immunizations, physicals, well checks and more—without the scramble. Learn more: https://cmkc.link/4eV5NDT12 Jul 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfvgzt6xl2thttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqd2huzce42eYour teen’s first job search can feel big—for both of you. A little support goes a long way: help them build a resume, practice interviews and learn from each step. It’s not just about getting hired. It’s about building confidence along the way 💙 https://cmkc.link/3HWrHIF10 Jul 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqd2huzce42ehttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqatbrqlgu2nIn the latest Pediatrics in Practice podcast, Children's Mercy burn specialist Dr. Pablo Aguayo shares guidance on burn severity, first aid and when to refer patients to a burn center. 🎧 Listen now: https://cmkc.link/4fpV7NB ✅ Claim CME: https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast09 Jul 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqatbrqlgu2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mqacu3sfp22tFloat pool nurses at Children’s Mercy support changing care needs across units, including ICU, Intermediate Care and Med/Surg. If you’re an adaptable nurse looking for variety, collaboration and purpose, explore float pool nursing opportunities at Children’s Mercy. https://cmkc.link/3SMnjl609 Jul 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqacu3sfp22thttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mq3laxekn32eCareerWay Healthcare, launched by Children’s Mercy and the community with support from the Bloch Family Foundation, is expanding access to health care careers through paid, on-the-job learning and real growth opportunities. https://careerway.org/ 07 Jul 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3laxekn32ehttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpw4ooztnk2tIt started with a need—and a belief that children deserved more. 💙 Forty years later, Children’s Mercy continues to care for kids with kidney disease through innovation, compassion and connection. From dialysis to transplant to Camp ChiMer, this is a story worth sharing. https://cmkc.link/4gm9Yd1. 05 Jul 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpw4ooztnk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mptg6vpudd25As an independent, nonprofit children’s hospital, Children’s Mercy can focus every decision on what kids and families need most: specialized care, research and innovation built around children. This Fourth of July, we’re proud to celebrate independence with purpose. ❤️🤍💙04 Jul 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptg6vpudd25https://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mprchhhdt32zChildren’s Mercy Research Institute shines in recognition of summer soccer and the energy it brings to Kansas City, including tonight’s match on the world stage. ⚽✨ 03 Jul 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mprchhhdt32zhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpowwqhqkd2uTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s generous gift will help create brighter hospital days for patients at Children’s Mercy, supporting programs, spaces and experiences that bring comfort, joy and more chances to simply be kids. 💛❤️ We’re officially in our grateful era. ✨ 02 Jul 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpowwqhqkd2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpmu372ivy2kChildren’s Mercy has named Kevin Barth Board Chair and Mark Jorgenson Vice Chair, and welcomes Terry Bassham to the Board of Directors. We also thank Diane Gallagher for her leadership as Chair and continued service on the board. Learn more: https://cmkc.link/4vaYz3p 02 Jul 2026 01:12 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmu372ivy2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpm6hbm35o2kCare questions don’t always keep office hours. Families can use MyChart to securely message their child’s care team, view appointments and medications and check test results in one convenient place. Learn more or enroll at https://cmkc.link/44AQdqP01 Jul 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm6hbm35o2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpk2a4u7pm2kCollaboration drives discovery. 💙 Our Cardiac Imaging Research Core supports high-impact research through advanced imaging expertise and strong partnerships. This amazing team recently represented the Heart Center at ASE Scientific Sessions. Learn more about the CIRC: https://cmkc.link/443eRQI30 Jun 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpk2a4u7pm2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpjou4ah442iEvery child deserves a care plan as unique as they are. 💙 Meet Dr. Jade Tam-Williams and learn how she helps create personalized treatment plans for children with respiratory conditions. 🎥 Watch her full Meet the Experts segment: https://cmkc.link/4xRQ9jW30 Jun 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjou4ah442ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpgw5g63ju2gProcedural pain in childhood can have lasting effects. This CME episode shares practical strategies to reduce pain and distress — and prevent long-term harm. Listen wherever you get podcasts, and claim your CME credit at cmkc.link/cmepodcast. https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast29 Jun 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgw5g63ju2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mpf4spzk7e2mSubtle neurologic symptoms aren’t always obvious—but they matter. This Pediatrics in Practice episode breaks down early red flags, age-specific warning signs + when to refer. 🎧 Listen here: https://cmkc.link/4exevqc ✅ Claim CME: https://cmkc.link/cmepodcast28 Jun 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpf4spzk7e2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mp7t7wav5u2sPatsy turned 3 this week. 🐾 At Children’s Mercy, she brings comfort, calm and connection to kids and families when big hospital moments need a softer touch. Happy birthday to one very good teammate. 💙26 Jun 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7t7wav5u2shttps://bsky.app/profile/childrensmercy.org/post/3mp5mng4llj2nA Facebook post + a little kindness = something really special. ⚽💙 When Christian lost his Messi jersey in an accident, fellow Children’s Mercy patient Matteo stepped in and gave him his signed jersey from a Make-A-Wish experience. The best part of the game isn’t always played on the field.25 Jun 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:kalcollnpe3ccalgldwbhfyo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5mng4llj2n