Children's Mercy is a pediatric medical center located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It is a comprehensive pediatric healthcare facility that provides specialized care to children from birth through the age of 21. The establishment of Children's Mercy dates back to the late 19th century when two physicians, Dr.

Alice Berry Graham and Dr. Katharine Berry Richardson, recognized the need for specialized medical care for children in Kansas City. In 1897, with the help of the Kansas City community, they opened the Free Bed Fund Association for Crippled, Deformed, and Ruptured Children.

Over the years, the organization expanded and evolved, eventually becoming Children's Mercy in 1938. Children's Mercy operates from its main campus in Kansas City, which serves as its headquarters. The campus spans over several city blocks and includes several buildings dedicated to different specialties.

In addition to the main campus, Children's Mercy has multiple outreach clinics throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and a location in Joplin, Missouri. Children's Mercy offers a wide range of medical services and specialties to cater to the unique needs of pediatric patients. These services include cardiology, oncology, nephrology, gastroenterology, neurology, and many more.

The medical center also provides surgical procedures, emergency care, behavioral health services, and research opportunities. While Children's Mercy primarily focuses on serving the local community, it does have collaborations and partnerships on a global scale. The medical center participates in international research collaborations, as well as educational and telemedicine initiatives to extend its expertise beyond its immediate vicinity.

Children's Mercy is highly regarded in the pediatric healthcare industry and has earned numerous accolades and recognition. It consistently ranks as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States by U. S.

News & World Report. The medical center is also actively involved in research and innovations to advance pediatric medicine. As of the latest information available, Children's Mercy continues to expand its capabilities and services, aiming to provide the highest quality care for children.

It remains dedicated to its mission of improving the health and well-being of children, both locally and globally