Why choose Childrens Mercy Hospital for Adolescent Medicine?
• Two of our specialists are double board-certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. • The Adolescent Medicine program offers its own telephone triage line, staffed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays by a registered nurse. • A full-time social worker, exclusively dedicated to the adolescent population, provides overall case management and help accessing community resources. Call (816) 234-3050. • We strongly emphasize prevention and counseling to address: high-risk behaviors, prevention of pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and fewer hospitalizations.
