Children's Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 367-bed pediatric health system, serving half a million patients each year from across the country.  Children's Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Children's Hospitals" and has received Magnet (R) recognition four times for excellence in nursing services. For more information about Children's Mercy Kansas City visit childrensmercy.org.