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September
16,
2025
| 14:04 PM America/Chicago

Springfield Business Journal: Children's Mercy names interim leader for Springfield pediatric operation at Mercy

By Geoff Pickle

Kansas City-based Children’s Mercy has named an interim leader to oversee its pediatric operational partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities.

September
09,
2025
| 10:24 AM America/Chicago

KSHB 41: 'There were gaps for kids': Children's Mercy launches program to bridge mental health care gap

By Olivia Acree

Children's Mercy has launched a new partial hospitalization program as part of its Illuminate initiative to address the growing mental …

September
08,
2025
| 10:48 AM America/Chicago

The Beacon: Who can get an updated COVID vaccine and what will it cost? Kansas City doctors say that's still uncertain

By Suzanne King

Dr. Jennifer Mellick, a pediatrician in Olathe, still doesn’t know which of her patients will be getting an updated COVID shot this year.

Like other …

September
04,
2025
| 13:55 PM America/Chicago

Becker's Hospital Review: 109 hospitals, health systems earn AMA’s Joy in Medicine distinction

By Elizabeth Gregerson

The American Medical Association has honored 109 hospitals, health systems and medical groups through its 2025 Joy in Medicine …

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Children’s Mercy Launches Partial Hospitalization Program to Address Pediatric Mental Health Needs in the Community

August
26
,
2025
| 06:55 AM America/Chicago

Children’s Mercy is excited to announce the opening of its new Partial Hospital Program (PHP) designed to support area youth facing mental health challenges. This …

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Nurse.org: He Had 100 Surgeries as a Kid - Now He's a Nurse Helping Patients at the Same Hospital

July
18
,
2025
| 11:21 AM America/Chicago

By Chaunie Brusie

Not every nurse can say they know what it's like to be a patient on the floor where they now work, but Caleb Wolf certainly can. Diagnosed at just two years old with …

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Big Slick's big weekend

June
06
,
2025
| 13:24 PM America/Chicago

Big Slick 2025 kicked off with heart and humor - and a tribute to Kansas City

Big Slick, Kansas City’s favorite celebrity fundraiser benefiting Children’s Mercy, launched its 16th …

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ENA Names Harriet Hawkins 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Award Recipient

May
28
,
2025
| 14:31 PM America/Chicago

It might sound cliché, but Harriet Hawkins, RN, CCRN, CPN, CPEN, FAEN, didn’t know what to expect when she began her nursing career.

Although she experienced it all firsthand over the last …

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August
14,
2025
| 12:00 PM America/Chicago

Mercy and Children's Mercy Announce New Details of Partnership and Expanded Pediatric Care at Today's Community Celebration

Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield Communities are excited to announce new details regarding their transformative partnership that will …

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July
01,
2025
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago

Four New Members Join Board of Directors of Children's Mercy

Children’s Mercy, a nationally recognized pediatric health system and a pioneer in genomic medicine, proudly announces the appointment of …

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June
30,
2025
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago

Children's Mercy Transplant Center Enters Exciting New Chapter, Welcoming Renowned Transplant Surgeon Dr. Clark Andrew Bonham

Children’s Mercy is proud to announce Clark Andrew Bonham, MD, as the new Director of the Division of Transplant Surgery and Director of …

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