KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Children’s Mercy Kansas City announced a $152 million expansion plan for Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas. The hospital hopes the expansion will enhance patient care and improve access to existing services and new clinical programs. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV “As the only freestanding pediatric hospital in the state of Kansas, this expansion will allow for even more families to have access to world-class care closer to home,” said Alejandro Quiroga, CEO & President of Children’s Mercy. "By bringing all our outpatient services together, improving our hospital facilities, and creating a modern, connected campus, we're making sure we can meet the growing needs of patients and families in the region.”  The expansion of surgical services, which includes remodeling the Sterile Processing Department and adding new pre-op, post-op, and procedural spaces, is the first phase of the project, which has already begun. The hospital said construction is set to be complete by summer 2026. View the latest headlines from Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas at fox4kc.com The expansion project also includes:  New Medical Office Building (MOB): The MOB is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027.  Hospital Renovations: The renovations are expected to be completed by the summer of 2029.  New Service Offerings: Introduction of new programs such as Inpatient Rehab, intensive outpatient programs, an expanded GI Motility program and a neuroscience center. Parking and Exterior Updates: To improve accessibility and wayfinding, there will be new entrances, contemporary parking structures, and exterior upgrades. “We listened to the needs of physicians and families in this community and the expansion of our Kansas hospital strengthens our capacity to serve the growing pediatric population,” said Amy Fallon, President of Regional Operations, at Children’s Mercy. “This is more than just adding rooms or advancing technology; it’s about deepening our commitment and reaffirming our dedication to delivering top-quality, accessible health care to every child that needs it.”   Children’s Mercy is inviting the community to help by donating to advance the renovation. ...read more read less