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The rainbow understood the assignment. 🌈💙

#BuiltForKids
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October 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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💙 #BuiltForKids #BoldScience
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Kids deserve more than care — they deserve breakthroughs.

We’re pushing boundaries with bold science, innovative research and technology built just for kids. Because when science meets heart, amazing things happen. 💙

#BuiltForKids #BoldScience #ChildrensMercy
December 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Hello, Bluesky! 👋 We're thrilled to join this vibrant community and share how we provide world-class pediatric care that's #BuiltForKids. 💙

Follow along for inspiring stories, health tips and groundbreaking research from our incredible team. ✨
March 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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From the NICU to the big leagues!⚾️💙 Wisdom, one of our amazing NICU alumni, got VIP access with the @royals.com for batting practice, player photos and a celebration of how far he’s come. Bobby Witt Jr. even autographed his onesie, creating a “jersey” all his own. #BuiltForKids
July 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Need a joyful break between sessions at #AAP2025? 🐾 Come cuddle with adoptable shelter pups for a playful pause brought to you by a hospital #BuiltForKids.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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What if healthy food came with a prescription? 🍎🥕

Dr. Laura Plencner is studying how produce prescription programs may help children eat more fruits and vegetables and improve long-term health.

Learn more about Dr. Plecner's study: https://cmkc.link/4rGlTFW

#BuiltForKids
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October 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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At Children’s Mercy, every day is Kids' Day. Last Sunday at Children's Mercy Park, it truly was! ⚽ Thanks to Sporting KC and Sesame Street, soccer fans enjoyed a #BuiltForKids experience with art stations, exploring our kid-sized ambulance and more!
April 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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We’re working to advance pediatric care with bold science and bright futures - and sharing all about it at #AAP2025 this weekend. Visit us at booth #568 to explore our latest #BuiltForKids innovations.

PLUS visit our playful puppy playpen for a moment to recharge.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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After 18 hospital stays in 7 months, 8-year-old McKinley found relief at Children’s Mercy. A life-changing ileostomy helped her return to school, gain weight and crush it on the softball field. “They gave my kid her life back,” her mom said. #BuiltForKids #ChildrensMercy cmkc.link/46tSq9Q
August 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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👩‍⚕️ Calling all student nurses! 📅 Mark your calendars for April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🏥 We’re inviting you to an exclusive look into all things Children’s Mercy, where you can help make a #BuiltForKids experience. cmhredcap.cmh.edu/surveys/?s=T...
#NurseJobs #PediatricNurse
March 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Top of the charts – again! 💙💛 Children’s Mercy is proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country. We’re proud to be #BuiltForKids – and proud to be here for yours.

https://cmkc.link/4nEneKL
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October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Kids deserve more than care — they deserve breakthroughs.

We’re pushing boundaries with bold science, innovative research and technology built just for kids. Because when science meets heart, amazing things happen. 💙

#BuiltForKids #BoldScience #ChildrensMercy
December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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We’re hiring! Our nationally ranked Acute Care Cardiology Unit is looking for an Advanced Practice RN to join our compassionate, innovative care team.

Apply now: cmkc.link/4k8mYAW

#BuiltForKids #APRN #NursingJobs #ChildrensMercy #PediatricCare #JoinOurTeam
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July 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Big news! 🎉 Children’s Mercy earned Gold recognition from the American Medical Association for supporting the well-being of our care teams.

Because when our people thrive, kids get the best care. 💙

#JoyInMedicine #BuiltForKids #ChildrensMercy
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September 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Headed to #ACHECongress Administrative Fellowship Fair in Houston, Tex.? We’d love to meet you! 🤝 Visit our #ChildrensMercy booth to learn how we’re training the next generation of #pediatric health care administration leaders.

#AdministrativeFellows #HealthCareFellows #ACHECongress #BuiltForKids
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March 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Joshlynn's story starts with immense challenges and leads to extraordinary joy. 💙

Born months early and diagnosed with severe cystic BPD, a serious lung condition that can affect babies born prematurely, she's shown everyone what determination looks like. https://cmkc.link/472O0ps

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October 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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New Urgent Care hours start Nov. 1: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. 💙
Same expert pediatric care, now better timed for after work, evenings & when your doc’s office is closed.
Fever, sprain, or just a “better safe than sorry” moment? We’re here. #BuiltForKids.
Find a nearby location https://cmkc.link/3AW0T2w
Children's Mercy Urgent Care Locations
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children. Three KC metro area locations available. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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A diagnosis in just 4 weeks? Long-read sequencing (LRS) is changing the game for rare disease families. 🎧 Hear Dr. Tomi Pastinen on KCUR 89.3 explain how this first-of-its-kind study is speeding up answers. <18 min listen! #RareDisease #BuiltForKids
Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital debuts a new way of sequencing genes
Dr. Tomi Pastinen, director of Genomic Answers for Kids, led the first clinical study of five-base long read sequencing, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatric...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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At-bat: the @royals.com! ⚾ Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and the wives behind the team had a big influence on our patients during their visit, filled with community and fun. Thank you to the #KCRoyals and KC Royals Foundation for showing that a #BuiltForKids partnership with us means homerun for kids.
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September 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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A little rain couldn't stop this community. 💙

Together, Dream Big Day participants, families, volunteers, sponsors and supporters raised $426,181 for Children's Mercy.

Thank you for showing up, dreaming big and making a difference for kids. #DreamBigDay #BuiltForKids
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September 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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New Urgent Care hours start Nov. 1: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. 💙
Same expert pediatric care, now better timed for after work, evenings & when your doc’s office is closed.
Fever, sprain, or just a “better safe than sorry” moment? We’re here. #BuiltForKids.
Find a nearby location https://cmkc.link/3AW0T2w
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October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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🚗🎉 Just another joyful moment in a place truly #BuiltForKids.

Surgery can feel overwhelming, but our care teams know how to ease those nerves with heart and humor. This time, one brave patient took the lead — rolling their surgeon Dr. Shahab Abdessalam, all the way to the operating room!
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October 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Join a team that’s #BuiltForKids! We’re looking for Child and Family Mental Health Providers to help us deliver life-changing care to the families who need it most.

If you're passionate about #MentalHealth and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

https://cmkc.link/4qt2nfi
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October 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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For 10+ years, our Wichita Multispecialty Clinics team has cooked & served meals at Ronald McDonald House every other month, helping to give back to the patients and families we serve. 💛 Thank you for living our mission in every moment. #BuiltForKids
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October 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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More than 150 Children's Mercy team members gave back this weekend — cleaning parks, reading with students and helping kids sleep safer. We’re proud to care for kids inside our walls and across #KansasCity. 💙 #FoundersDay #BuiltForKids
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October 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM