Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas offers care through an emergency room staffed 24/7, surgicenter, and more than 22 specialty clinics. The hospital is also home to the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, one of only a dozen such pediatric-focused centers in the United States. Medical imaging and laboratory services are available with a provider's order.

At Children’s Mercy, we believe every kid has amazing potential.

This potential inspires us to offer more leading specialties, to research game-changing innovations, and to provide only the most compassionate, comprehensive care.

Because potential knows no bounds, we are here to help unleash the greatness in every child.

Preparing for a hospital visit
Pre-registration
Common questions about surgery
Visiting hours
Emergency room
Imaging Services
Surgicenter
Outpatient Laboratory services

Patient-Centered Care: UM Health-West Hospital prioritizes the needs and well-being of its patients, ensuring they receive personalized care that considers their individual preferences and conditions.
Comprehensive Medical Services: The hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties and services, including emergency care, surgery, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and more. This comprehensive range of services enables patients to receive integrated care under one roof.
Skilled Healthcare Professionals: UM Health-West Hospital employs highly trained physicians, nurses, specialists, and support staff dedicated to providing expert medical care with compassion and professionalism.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Technology: The hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and advanced technology to support diagnosis, treatment, and patient care across various medical disciplines. This includes diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical tools, monitoring devices, and more.
Commitment to Safety and Quality: UM Health-West Hospital maintains rigorous standards of safety and quality in its operations, striving for excellence in clinical outcomes, infection control, patient safety protocols, and accreditation requirements.
Community Engagement and Outreach: The hospital actively engages with the local community through health education programs, screenings, wellness initiatives, and partnerships with community organizations to promote preventive care and improve public health.
Research and Innovation: UM Health-West Hospital may be involved in medical research and innovation, contributing to advancements in healthcare practices, treatments, and technologies.

mission:

Children's Mercy is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation, and educating the next generation of caregivers.

Together, we transform the health, wellbeing and potential of children, with unwavering compassion for those most vulnerable.

vision:

To create a world of wellbeing for children

Children’s Mercy is proud to have earned recognition from a number of local, national and international organizations. Here are some of the honors we’ve recently received.

Joy in Medicine
America’s Best Children’s Hospitals
America's Greatest Workplace
America's Greatest Workplace for Parents & Families
America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and etc..