Preferred Pediatrics

10/30/2025

Dr. Patch, Dr. Hettinger, and Dr. Voelker enjoyed being the hosts of this fall’s Women’s Giving Circle event! It was amazing to see the faces of some of our very own patients’ moms supporting the Olathe Public Schools Foundation.

Being centrally located among many Olathe Public Schools makes it especially important for us to stay involved—both in the clinic and in the community.

Thank you to the Women’s Giving Circle for allowing us to participate and for putting on such a wonderful event. The money raised for this year’s winners will directly benefit students throughout the district.

OPSF Women's Giving Circle Fall Event Olathe Public Schools Foundation

10/27/2025

🎃 It’s Pumpkin Contest time at Preferred Pediatrics!

Check out our team’s creative pumpkins and vote for your favorite by “liking” below! 🗳️

10/25/2025

We at Preferred Pediatrics are thrilled to host this fall’s Women’s Giving Circle! As physicians in the heart of the Olathe School District, we see firsthand how quality education and good health go hand in hand in shaping the lives of children in our community. We’re proud to support this inspiring mission!

🍂 We’re excited to announce that Preferred Pediatrics is the proud sponsor of this fall’s Women’s Giving Circle event! 🍂

Join us on Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 pm for an inspiring evening of connection, collaboration, and collective impact. Together, we’ll learn about incredible projects in Olathe Public Schools and vote to award a $10,000 needs-based grant.

A big thank-you to Preferred Pediatrics for helping make this meaningful night possible!

10/23/2025

We’re celebrating Dr. Hettinger today! 🌟 A proud supporter of Olathe Public Schools for many years, she continues to show her dedication to our community both inside and outside the office. 💙💛

🧡 We are so excited to have Preferred Pediatrics as our sponsor this fall and Dr. Allison Hettinger as a sustaining member and spotlight leading up to our event next Tuesday, October 28 at the Ball Event Center in Olathe beginning at 5:30. There’s still time for you to support this Fall’s needs-based grant by completing your RSVP and your $100 gift towards the grant!

🍂 We wanted to get to know Dr. Hettinger a bit more and asked her how she heard about WGC. She was invited by Aly Plunkett to join an event several years ago. She knew that her own children were not in the Olathe school district, but a lot of my "other kids" were. I am a pediatrician in Olathe and love to see and promote more educational opportunities for them.

💚" I joined to support my patients and stay involved because I love seeing the dedication of teachers, parents and friends in the community. I love what a group of dedicated women can do when they see a need!"

Be sure to reserve your seat! https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/events/womens-giving-circle

10/20/2025

🎉 Preferred Pediatrics is thrilled to be part of the KC Mom & Baby Event! 🍼

Calling all new and expecting parents — stop by our booth for helpful resources, expert advice, and friendly faces ready to support you on your parenting journey. Whether you're preparing for a new arrival or navigating the early stages of parenthood, we’re here for you!

https://kansascitymomcollective.com/kc-mom-baby-baby-fair/

📍 November 16th- Don’t miss it — come say hi and learn more about how we can help your family grow happy and healthy!

Kansas City Mom Collective

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