A former Children's Mercy's executive returned in an interim role after seven years leading a Chicago-area university.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Children’s Mercy announced Monday that it has developed a “breakthrough” test to help diagnose genetic diseases in children. In a study published in the Journal of the American ...

Before and during game time, there was a lesson on screen time at Route 66 Stadium in Springfield.

Actor Paul Rudd speaks to the crowd at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at T-Mobile Center. The annual ...

Children's Mercy Kansas City has announced the appointment of Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as president and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2025. Quiroga comes to Children's Mercy from Corewell ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The president and CEO of Children’s Mercy announced his plans to retire after more than 40 years in healthcare leadership. Paul Kempinski has seen tremendous growth during his time ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KCTV) - A partnership between Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield Communities will bring expanded services to southwest Missouri, the organization announced Thursday. Children’s ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s been a year since Children’s Mercy Hospital announced an ambitious program called Illuminate, which aims to dramatically expand the rising need for youth mental-health services ...

Homegrown stars like Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd were joined by other actors, musicians and performers to raise money for ...