It’s easy to see why Dr. Toby Rockefeller, Medical Director of our Cardiology Intensive Care Unit in the Ward Family Heart Center, earned our Shining Star award. One family shared about Dr. Rockefeller’s care, “He and his team listened to all of our questions and answered each one. They didn’t make us feel like they needed to rush us out, they took their time and went over everything with our daughter.” With an outstanding provider rating of 4.97/5 stars from his patients, Dr. Rockefeller’s dedication to patient care is truly inspiring. We appreciate his thorough and thoughtful care for our patients and families! #PatientExperience #ProviderRatings #Cardiology
Children's Mercy Kansas City
Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, MO 49,448 followers
Together, we transform the health, wellbeing and potential of children, with unwavering compassion.
About us
Children’s Mercy Kansas City is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, educating caregivers and breakthrough innovation to create a world of wellbeing for all children. With not-for-profit hospitals in Missouri and Kansas, and 20 sites of care in both states, Children's Mercy provides the highest level of care for children from birth through the age of 21. U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly ranked Children's Mercy as one of "America's Best Children's Hospitals," and is one of only 23 children’s hospitals in the nation to rank in all 10 pediatric specialties. For the fifth consecutive time in a row, Children's Mercy has achieved Magnet nursing designation, awarded to only about 8% of all hospitals nationally, for excellence in quality care. More than 700 pediatric subspecialists, researchers and faculty across more than 40 subspecialties are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and education of the next generation of pediatric subspecialists. Thanks to generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children's Mercy provides hope, comfort and the potential of brighter tomorrows to every child who passes through its doors.
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Kansas City, MO
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1897
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- pediatrics, pediatric research, pediatric subspecialties, academic medical center, Pediatric nephrology, Pediatric urology, Pediatric cardiology, Pediatric cancer, Pediatric orthopedics, Pediatric gastroenterology, Pediatric pulmonology, Pediatric diabetes, Pediatric endocrinology, Pediatric research, Pediatric transplants, Research, Hospital, Innovation, and Pediatric health care
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Every day, Children’s Mercy employees are selflessly helping others. Helpers are everywhere you look around here, and we love when they get recognition for the life-changing work they do. Please help us congratulate our Pediatric Medical Specialty Team and Pediatric Pandemic Network teams who were on the scene the day of the February #SuperBowl victory parade shooting. They recently received the LifeLine Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers for their rapid and coordinated response. Our close collaboration with other first responders and health systems in the #KansasCity community allows us to provide top-notch care to all who need it during crisis situations. Way to go, team! 👏 👏 👏 #EmergencyManagement #FirstResponders #PediatricPandemicNetwork #KansasCityStrong
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Give it up for our #VolunteerOfTheMonth, Christy! 👏 Christy started her journey at Children’s Mercy as a dedicated employee spending 10 years in our Gastroinestinal Department, then another 5 years in our ENT Department at Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas. After an impressive 15-year tenure, Christy retired but couldn’t stay away for long. Inspired by the mission and the incredible patients, she returned to volunteer in our gift shop! Christy cherishes the chance to interact with patients and their families, and she loves staying connected with her former colleagues. Thanks for all you do, Christy! 🌟
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“There were several times we thought Brecklynn wasn’t going to live. But we’ve had an awesome amount of support here at Children’s Mercy,” shares Brecklynn’s mom, Amber. Strong, 💪 sweet 🥰 and bright ☀️ 9-month-old Brecklynn has faced immense challenges, including probable VACTERL association disorder and a restricted rib cage. Her condition causes spine, kidney, esophagus and heart defects as well as limb abnormalities. After experiencing severe vomiting episodes at 3 months old, she was transferred to Children’s Mercy, where she has received extraordinary #BuiltForKids care. Several intubations led Brecklynn’s care team to recommending a tracheostomy, which has made a world of difference in her day-to-day life. Brecklynn’s trach has enabled her to progress significantly in the last 6 months that she’s been in our PICU. So much so, her mom Amber is expecting she will be able to go home in September. “The doctors and nurses have been phenomenal and Brecklynn’s care in the PICU has been exceptional,” Amber said. “With Children’s Mercy, we found that trust, which made all of our struggles a lot easier.” 🩷 We’re so proud of you, Brecklynn! Keep shining!
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Have you dreamed of becoming a pediatric nurse and helping kids heal? We’d love for you to join us at our Discover Nursing at Children’s Mercy event on Sept. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m.! Learn about current openings, meet unit leaders and staff and hear from our talent acquisition team. We hope to see you there! Register here: https://cmkc.link/4cEiYVl #NowHiring #NursingCareers #Pediatrics #NurseJobs
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Congrats to our July #VolunteerOfTheMonth, Tracy! 🎉 Tracy has been a volunteer in our Oncology Unit onsite parent room for almost 2 years. She was inspired to serve after her son began receiving treatment for leukemia in 2018. “Everyone was so amazing when my son was going through treatment,” Tracy said. “It made the hardest days something we could get through. I knew I wanted to give back – Children’s Mercy was such a big part of our story that it only made sense to volunteer here.” Thank you for your dedication to our patients and families, Tracy! 💙
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🚨 Accreditation Alert! 🏆 As researchers and clinicians discover more and better treatments for conditions like congenital heart disease (CHD) that were once life-limiting for children, new partnerships between pediatric and adult hospitals are emerging. For 28 years, our Heart Center has teamed up with Saint Luke's Health System Mid America Heart Institute to provide the Kansas City Adult Congenital Heart Association (KCACHD) program. This partnership provides a seamless continuum of care for individuals with CHD from childhood to adulthood. Now, the joint program has earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), and the clinic team could not be happier. “As the only ACHA accredited program in Kansas or Missouri, we continue to showcase the great work done by both Children’s Mercy and Saint Luke's in congenital heart disease care, the strong collaboration our programs have — and the ongoing commitment to lifelong treatment of congenital heart disease in this region,” said Children’s Mercy Heart Center physician Dr. Brian Birnbaum. Learn more: https://cmkc.link/4fUXTsr
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Join our Ward Family Heart Center on Oct. 4 and 5 for the 7th Annual Cardiac Forum. Hear from our speakers about imaging, cardiovascular surgery, and electrophysiology innovations, as well as complex conversations around equity and inclusion, provider burnout, and new programs. Register here: https://cmkc.link/3WUfhWR
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Clinicians know that when your patients are kids, it’s vital for parents and caregivers to understand their child’s condition and treatment options. That’s why our Cardiac Patient & Family Advisory Council in collaboration with our Ward Family Heart Center team organized a Heart Parent Symposium. Parents and caregivers got a behind-the-scenes look at the cardiac catheterization lab and operating room, plus updates on the latest advances in heart research, from the team. They also had the opportunity to learn about trauma-informed parenting and connect with other families who are going through a similar situation. 🩺 Thank you to our incredible Heart Center team for bringing parents even more deeply into their child’s care.
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Having a sense of purpose, being supported and feeling happy in your work are vital – especially for those caring for the littlest and most vulnerable of patients. We’re thrilled to be recognized as a Joy in Medicine program by the American Medical Association, which honors organizations for their commitment to physician wellbeing. For tips to avoid provider burnout and ways to prioritize wellbeing, listen to our Transformational Pediatrics Podcast episode featuring our Chief Wellbeing Officer, Dr. Stephanie Burrus. https://cmkc.link/4a0VVD2