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Children’s Mercy, an independent children’s health system and a national leader in pediatric translational research, is thrilled to announce that, as of November 1, its pediatric specialty services are now available in Springfield bringing nationally recognized expertise closer to home for families in southwest Missouri.
In August, Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield Communities entered into a Joint Operating Agreement that brings the strengths of both organizations together to better serve families. Through this collaboration, Children’s Mercy is now working alongside Mercy Hospital Springfield to manage hospital-based pediatric specialty services.
This partnership means families can access high-quality, specialized pediatric care—right in their own community
“At Children’s Mercy, kids are at the heart of everything we do,” said Amy Fallon, MPH, PhD, President of Regional Operations, Children’s Mercy. “We’re excited to be here in Springfield, working alongside Mercy to make sure families have seamless access to specialty pediatric care their children need—right where they live. This is a meaningful step forward for the region, and we’re just getting started.”
Children’s Mercy now oversees a full suite of pediatric specialty services at Mercy Hospital Springfield, including:
- Pediatric Inpatient Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED)
- Pediatric Operating Procedures (POPs)
- Child Life Services
- Pediatric Social Work
- Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
- Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy
“This collaboration allows us to elevate pediatric care in our community by combining Mercy’s deep local roots with Children’s Mercy’s specialty services,” said John Myers, President, Mercy Springfield Communities. “Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected system of care for our youngest patients.”
In September, Children’s Mercy named Debbie Schwartzkopf, DNP, RN, CPHQ, Interim Chief Administrative Officer to lead the new partnership.
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of children across the region," said Schwartzkopf. “By joining forces, Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield are making it easier for families to get the care they need—when and where they need it most.”
