Panda Pediatrics

04/16/2026

In Kansas, around 77% of pregnancy-related deaths are considered preventable. So why are they still happening?

• Rising chronic conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease)
• Behavioral health and substance use disorders
• Barriers such as lack of insurance, transportation, housing, food, and childcare
• Limited access to consistent primary and prenatal care

🍼If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just someone in need of support, you can contact the Community Health Worker team at Heartland or Panda Pediatrics. They can help connect you to resources and assist with scheduling primary care and other services.

heartlandhealth.org/communityhealth/

04/14/2026

Our hearts are with everyone in Ottawa and Franklin County who were impacted by last night’s tornado and severe thunderstorms. Many of our patients and team members live in these communities.

💙 If you or someone you know needs help, our Community Health Workers at Heartland and Panda Pediatrics can connect you to:
• Food and supplies
• Temporary housing
• Medications
• Transportation
• Diapers and formula
• Mental health support
• Financial and community resources

Call us at (785) 841-7297, or ask your provider to connect you with a Community Health Worker.

You can also search for resources at: https://www.findhelp.org/

04/14/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month 💙
Check out this fun event that supports Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County- KS and their work to help and protect children.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QzFnEznF1/

04/14/2026

Your care team at Panda would be happy to answer any questions your family might have about the HPV vaccine 🧡

04/14/2026

We had a great time this weekend at the Growing Together event at LMH Health! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk with our Early Childhood Community Health Workers and learned about our Healthy Futures dental program.

04/10/2026

What Chelsea loves most about being a dental hygienist is helping kids in our community. And she is great at just that! She provides compassionate dental care to children here at Panda and also supports kids at Heartland Community Health Center.

Thank you Chelsea for your passion in making sure every child has what they need for a healthy smile. Happy Dental Hygienist Week!

04/09/2026

Shelly had a great time today at KU! She got to talk to their employees about Panda’s community health worker program and how it helps Lawrence families.

Let us know what health or childhood related resources you would like more info on 💙

04/08/2026

It’s Dental Hygienist Week, and today we’re celebrating Leticia 🦷🧡
Leticia helps kids build a positive relationship with dental care from the very start. She believes oral health is part of whole-body health, and that care begins with the first baby tooth.

We love how she meets kids where they are, explains things in a way they understand, and makes sure they feel comfortable and in control during their visit.

Thank you Leticia for the care, patience, and kindness you bring to every child you see!

Healthy Smiles Start Here We are currently accepting new pediatric patients for dental and oral health care, including cleaning, x-rays, fluoride, fillings, sealants, and extractions. Our dental team provides care for patients from infancy to adolescence at Panda Pediatrics, Heartland Community Heal...

04/01/2026

Last week our Healthy Futures dental team got to see some amazing kiddos! We loved being able to show theses little ones that dental care is fun - not scary.

Thank you so much to Community Action Head Start, Topeka for having us and for these awesome photos

03/31/2026

Every child deserves to grow up happy, healthy, and who they are.

03/31/2026

Happy Doctor’s Day to our incredible team of pediatricians! We’re so thankful for each of you and the care, compassion, and expertise you bring to Panda every day.

If your child has a favorite provider, we’d love for you to share a note of appreciation in the comments. We’ll make sure they see it 🧡

03/27/2026

Great news for kids in our community 🪥🥰

Why are we all smiles? Because we got 10k+ Smile Kits!
That means 10,080 people will get new toothbrushes, toothpastes, and floss.

Why does this matter?
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