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Oct 12, 2026

Children’s Mercy opens new express care, orthopedic clinic

Posted Oct 12, 2026 10:30 AM
Photo Children's Mercy
Photo Children's Mercy

JOHNSON COUNTY —Children’s Mercy Shawnee will offer convenient, expert pediatric care for kids. This location, near  K-7 and Johnson Drive in Shawnee, brings together Express Care, the Orthopedic Injury Clinic and Sports Medicine follow-up care, all delivered by Children’s Mercy clinicians who specialize in caring for growing bodies, according to the hospital web site.

They begin seeing patients at this location on Monday.

According to the Children's Mercy web site, whether your child is dealing with a minor illness, a sports injury or a possible fracture, our team is here to help you get the right care, close to home.

Sports Medicine services are now available by appointment.

Care available at this location

Express Care

Children’s Mercy Express Care provides walk‑in and scheduled visits for minor illnesses and injuries, including:

  1. Cold and flu symptoms
  2. Ear infections and sore throats
  3. Minor cuts and burns
  4. Stomach illness and other non‑emergency concerns

Express Care is designed for quick, convenient visits when your child needs care but doesn’t require the emergency room or Urgent Care.

Orthopedic Injury Clinic

The Orthopedic Injury Clinic treats common bone and joint injuries in children, ages 1 and up, and teens, including:

  1. Broken bones (when the bone has not broken the skin)
  2. Sprains and strains
  3. Other acute orthopedic injuries

Care is provided by pediatric‑trained orthopedic specialists, with access to imaging and follow‑up as needed. The Orthopedic Injury Clinic provides walk‑in and scheduled visits.

Sports Medicine follow‑up

This location also supports follow‑up visits with Sports Medicine providers, helping young athletes safely recover and return to activity.