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Children’s Mercy 2022 Mental Health Report
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Nick Timmons Endowed Professorship in Suicide Prevention Research
The past two years, through the Nick’s Voice Fund, “Fore the Kids” has devoted its resources to enhancing a school-based mental health initiative between Children’s Mercy and the Blue Valley School District as well as hosted the Nick’s Voice Community Report, a public...
Fore The Kids Founding Story
In 2005, Jordan Paden checked into Children’s Mercy at 11 years old knowing something was wrong. 4 ½ months later she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Jordan would end up in and out of the hospital for years to follow. The Paden family had been close with Nick and...
Serial Killer Loose in Johnson County
Written by Dr. Mike Artman, Senior Vice President and Head of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy I’m here to tell you that there is a serial killer on the loose in Johnson County. This killer strikes every 4-5 days. Every 4-5 days someone dies at the hands of this...
In Memory of Leo Andrew Scott
In January of 2015, our world was devastated by the lost a great man. A native of Kansas City, Leo was many things to many people but the roles he cherished most in his lifetime were those attached to his family and friends. He was at his core: a son, a brother, a...
Fuzz Therapy at Children’s Mercy Hospital
Two of the newest members of the Children’s Mercy staff are bringing to the hospital their special brand of what cartoon characters Calvin and Hobbes called “fuzz therapy.” Hunter and Hope, adorable Golden Retrievers, are on the job at the Adele Hall Campus and...