Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 386-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City, our faculty of more than 750 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.  

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine-story, 375,000-square-foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care.  

About Kansas City  
Kansas City is a bi-state community of nearly 2 million residents. Friendly and down-to earth, the city has one of the lowest costs of living of all major U.S. cities. There is a robust offering of arts and entertainment and excellent opportunities for K-12 education in both public and private school venues. For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City, and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org.