Pediatric Partners, PA. Overland Park, Kansas

10/25/2025

🎉 Big news for parents!
A new Pediatrics report found that offering allergenic foods like peanut and egg around 4–6 months is linked to a significant drop in food allergy risk later on.
Talk with your pediatrician about when and how to start safely.

🔗 Read more: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-070516

10/25/2025

🛡️ Friday Fact Check: Vaccines & Autism

Let’s set the record straight:
Vaccines do NOT cause autism.

That myth started with a fraudulent study that’s been fully debunked and retracted. But the damage lingers—especially for families trying to make informed decisions.

Here’s what we do know:
✅ Vaccines are among the safest, most effective tools in public health.
✅ They protect vulnerable kids and communities.
✅ They do NOT increase autism risk.

Let’s replace fear with facts, and stigma with science. Every child deserves protection—and every parent deserves the truth.

10/24/2025

🎁 Join us in spreading holiday cheer!

Both Pediatric Partners locations are proud to once again serve as drop-off sites for the Annual Trooper Michael Newton Toy Drive, organized by the Kansas and Missouri Highway Patrols.

🧸 Bring new, unwrapped toys to help brighten the holidays for children spending the season in the hospital.

Donations will be delivered to KU Medical Center Pediatrics and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City in honor of Trooper Michael L. Newton, who gave his life in the line of duty in 2003.

🗓️ Drop toys off anytime now through December 1
📍 Drop off at either Pediatric Partners location

Books, puzzles, LEGOs, games, and electronics are especially encouraged.

Let’s make the season a little brighter together! 💙

10/23/2025

🌿 Struggling with your mental health? You’re not alone. You don’t have to navigate it alone either.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not like yourself, please call us.

If you see your child or teen struggling, call.

Our clinical social worker is here to help you take the first step toward healing with compassionate evaluation and our team can offer treatment options tailored to your needs.

📞 Let’s talk. Your mental health matters. Support is just a phone call away.

Did you know? 82% of Gen Z (13–25-year-olds) say they're not likely to use a prescription drug without a prescription in the future. But when overwhelmed by school, athletics, or the stress of life, some may turn to pills to try to find relief.

It’s okay to need medication to help with mental health challenges, but seeking help from a healthcare provider is the only safe way to medicate. Pills from any other source are likely fake. They might look like real medications, such as Adderall, Xanax, or Percocet, but they almost always contain fentanyl.

Remember, the only pill you can trust is one prescribed to you by a medical professional, filled by a licensed pharmacy, and taken as directed.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance use, help is available. Calling 988 will connect you with a real person ready to help you find local resources and treatment options.



Data source: Song for Charlie

10/23/2025

> I was invited to a performance of It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman tonight at Olathe South High School by one of my patients (okay… his super proud mom 😉). Not only was I awed by his performance, but I also spotted several of my other patients in the cast and crew — you were all amazing!

If you were in the show, drop a comment — I loved seeing you all shine on stage (and behind the scenes)!

Thank you, TJ (and parents), for the invite, and thanks to all of my patients who let me be a small part of your lives. I love seeing you out in the real world doing incredible things. So proud of each of you! 💙🦸‍♂️

10/23/2025

✨ It’s time for another Tiny Tip with Dr. Khaleghi! ✨
This week, Dr. Khaleghi shares quick tips on swaddling your newborn safely and comfortably. Learn what to do — and what to avoid — to help your baby sleep soundly and securely. 💙

10/22/2025

🎉Don’t forget: we’re giving away FREE tickets to the KC Mom + Baby event!🎉

Join us and the Kansas City Mom Collective Sunday, November 16th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Olathe Conference Center for a fun, relaxing morning filled with connections, community, and everything you need for life with your baby. 🍼💗

Whether you bring your partner, your mom, or your best friend — this event is the perfect way to explore local resources, products, and support for new and growing families.

✨ Want to go for free? Here’s your chance! ✨
All you have to do is:
1️⃣ Follow Pediatric Partners on Facebook or Instagram
2️⃣ Comment on or share this post

That’s it — you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets! 👶💖
Winners will be announced November 10th, so enter now before time runs out!

10/21/2025

If your friend or family member is looking for a new pediatrician, here's a resource to suggest with top quality pediatric clinics for all the KC Metro areas!

Finding the right pediatrician is an important decision you make before that baby is even born! In the Kansas City metro area, there are many pediatric practices to choose from. Below is a guide to the top pediatric offices in the Kansas City area, divided by geographic region.

10/20/2025

🌟 Meet the Staff Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Dr. Jennifer Mellick, one of our amazing physicians in the Olathe office! 🩺💙

Here are a few fun facts about Dr. Mellick:
✨ Favorite part of her job: Building relationships over the years with both families and coworkers — she truly loves connecting with others! 💬
✨ Something that brings her joy at work: Learning something new about her patients or their families.
✨ First job: Teaching swimming lessons! 🏊‍♀️
✨ Snack she could eat every day: Popcorn — with real butter and salt, of course! 🍿
✨ Favorite food: She doesn’t have just one — when traveling, she loves trying something unique wherever she goes.
✨ Most adventurous thing she’s done: Ziplining upside down over a 2-mile-high gorge! 😱
✨ Dream vacations: Ireland, the Galápagos Islands, and Hawaii 🌍
✨ Pets: Two lovable Golden Retrievers named Tanzanite and Opal — all of her dogs have been named after gemstones! 💎🐾
✨ Fun fact: She has 50 first cousins! 🤯
✨ Bucket list: Visit every continent 🧳
✨ Favorite weekend: Quiet and relaxing — reading or sitting outside (as long as it’s not too hot, too cold, or buggy!) ☀️

Dr. Mellick is known for her warmth, curiosity, and dedication to her patients and their families. We’re so lucky to have her on our team! 💙

10/20/2025

👶🫁 Let’s talk about RSV protection for infants!

You may have heard about Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) and clesrovimab (Enflonsia). They are both monoclonal antibodies that prevent severe RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) disease. Beyfortus or Enflonsia can be used in infants up to 8 months, and Beyfortus can be used in older high-risk infants.

RSV is a common virus that can cause serious lung infections in young infants, especially those under 6 months and older infants and toddlers with high-risk conditions.

👉 Here’s the key difference between vaccines and monoclonal antibodies:
➡ Vaccines work by training the immune system to make its own antibodies over time.
➡ Beyfortus and Enflonsia are monoclonal antibodies. That means they give your baby ready-made antibodies right away, offering immediate protection during RSV season. We are offering Beyfortus to infants who meet criteria for RSV protection.

Think of it like giving your baby borrowed immunity until they’re old enough to build their own defenses. 💪✨

Ask your pediatrician if Beyfortus is right for your baby this RSV season!

10/18/2025

Come see us at the KC Mom + baby fair! Tell your friends and family who are expecting a new little one -- we'd love to meet them!

Do you have a new baby on the way or have recently welcomed one into your family? You're invited to KC Mom + Baby, a baby fair for new and growing families. This event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Olathe Conference Center.