Preferred Pediatrics

10/08/2025

RSV season is upon us and there is protection available for young babies. Beyfortus is a dose of antibodies that can protect your baby from hospitalization from RSV this first winter. Call us today to schedule!

09/24/2025

🌟 Did you know? 🌟
Preferred Pediatrics offers FREE prenatal visits for expecting parents! 👶💗

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✨ Meet the doctor before your baby arrives
✨ Ask questions about newborn care
✨ See if we’re the right fit for your family

We’d love to partner with you on your parenting journey and help you feel confident as you prepare to welcome your little one. 💕

📞 Call us today to schedule your prenatal visit!
913-764-7060

09/18/2025

🩺 New Blog Post by Dr. Voelker!
Did you know Hepatitis B can lead to serious liver disease — but it’s completely preventable with vaccination?

In Dr. Voelker’s latest post, she breaks down why the Hepatitis B vaccine is essential for long-term health, especially for newborns 💉💪

As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children — from installing baby gates to choosing the best car seat. But one of the most important protections starts right at birth, often before we even leave the hospital is the Hepatitis B vaccine.

09/08/2025

🎃🍂 'Tis the Season...Flu shots are AVAILABLE 🍂😷

“There’s always a lot of discussion about whether or not to get the flu shot, but here’s our honest take from what we see every flu season: each year we notice a big difference between kids who get the flu vaccine and those who don’t. The ones who end up sicker—with things like pneumonia, prolonged fevers, dehydration, or hospitalized—are usually the ones who were NOT vaccinated. That’s why we always recommend the flu shot to help keep your kids healthy. It’s as simple as that.”

— The Doctors at Preferred Pediatrics- Patch, Hosty, Hettinger, Voelker

📞 Call us today at 913-764-7060 to schedule your child’s flu shot!

08/28/2025

Huge thanks to Good Juju Bakery KC for the absolutely amazing cookies! 🍪✨ They were a huge hit with the office. Your baking talent is next level — we’ll definitely be coming back for more! 💛

07/15/2025

We had a special visitor at Preferred Pediatrics this morning!🕷️❤️🕸️

07/08/2025

Schedule those annual well checks/sports physicals today. School will be here before we know it!

⏰ Is it really time to think about back-to-school? 🏫

It is when it comes to childhood immunizations. In Kansas, most children will need a series of immunizations before starting kindergarten and doses of Tdap and meningitis in middle school.

Contact your child’s healthcare provider to ensure they are up-to-date on recommended and required school vaccinations or visit our walk-in immunization clinic in Olathe or Mission. Wait times are shorter now than right before school starts. https://bit.ly/3zp88AS

You can also get your school-age child protected at one of our three summer vaccination clinics. Save time and register online! https://bit.ly/4lajleG

07/03/2025

Tips on keeping your families safe on the 4th of July!

​Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. The AAP continues to urge families view public 4th of July displays rather than buying fireworks for their own or their children's use. Learn more here.

06/26/2025

Here's why pediatricians recommend vaccines with confidence. As misinformation comes from the highest levels, they will continue to be there for you to support important parenting decisions.​

06/24/2025

☀️ Summer’s Here – Let’s Keep Our Kids Safe in the Heat!🌡️

With temperatures climbing, it’s more important than ever to protect children from the dangers of heat-related illnesses. 🥵

Check out our latest blog post for practical tips on keeping your little ones cool, hydrated, and safe all summer long! 💧🧢👒

👉 https://www.preferredped.com/post/heat-alert-keeping-kids-safe-when-the-heat-index-hits-90-f-and-above

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! 🌞

The heat index is what the temperature feels like when humidity is factored in. In the Kansas City area, our hot and humid climate means a 90°F day can feel like 100°F or more — and that puts added stress on the body, especially for kids.

06/19/2025

It’s summer and that means construction! Our parking lot is under construction over the next week so up close parking is temporarily limited. So sorry for the inconvenience! Please be extra careful and watch for all the little ones in the parking lot!

05/15/2025

☀️ Keep Your Kids Safe in the Sun! 🧴👒

Did you know that just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life? As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to brush up on sun safety!

🌈 Healthy Children has compiled some very helpful information to keep your children safe.

👉 https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx #:~:text=For%20babies%20younger%20than%206,be%20careful%20around%20the%20eyes.

Let’s make safe sun fun this summer! 🌞