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Thanksgiving Hours

Thanksgiving Hours Wednesday 11/25: 8:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 11/26: CLOSED Friday 11/27: 8:00am – 3:00pm Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!

COVID Test Results

COVID Test Results If your child has had a COVID test completed at a URMC lab, please know that it is now taking up to 6 days to get those results.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE LOOKING FOR RESULTS! We understand that you are frustrated while awaiting the results of testing, but please know

Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools in Monroe County

Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools We understand there are many questions about Governor Cuomo’s announcement yesterday regarding the testing of students and staff in the school districts in the Yellow Zone.  We do not have all of the answers yet.  We are waiting for additional guidance from the Monroe Country Health Department.  Nasal Swab Tests

Flu Clinic Appointments

Flu Clinic Appointments Just a reminder that flu vaccine clinic appointments are with a NURSE ONLY, not a provider.  If you have concerns about your child that you would like addressed, please make a separate appointment with a provider prior to your arrival for the flu vaccine appointment. Thank you for your understanding as we

Genesis Pediatrics Welcomes New Providers!

PLEASE HELP US WELCOME OUR NEW PROVIDERS! Caitlynn Fantigrossi, PNP-BC Caitlynn Fantigrossi started with us at Genesis Pediatrics in June 2020. She graduated from the University of Rochester with her Masters degree, and is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Previously, Caitlynn was a Pediatric Critical Care Transport nurse at Golisano Children’s Hospital for 4

COVID Testing Results

When Should I Expect My Child’s COVID Test Results? If your child was swabbed for COVID, either in our COVID office or at an Urgent Care, it will be a minimum of 48 hours before our office receives those results.  Please do not call  us for these results!  As soon as we receive your child’s

Resource for Helping Your Child Wear A Mask

Mask Wearing Toolkit Wearing a mask is important and will help us stop the spread of COVID-19. As you start to go out into the community more often, you may worry about your child’s safety and ability to wear a mask, especially as we prepare for “back to school.”  The Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

It’s All About The Mask!

Let Me M-Ask You A Question… We are receiving many phone calls and portal messages regarding mask requirements/exemptions for children in school.  As noted in guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local health departments, cloth face masks are an important tool in preventing the

🌞 Summer Camp Forms Reminder!

Help us help you—turn in your forms early!
  • Camp season is here! If your child needs a camp form completed, please submit it as soon as possible.
  • Longer turnaround times are expected due to increased summer volume.
  • Forms can be uploaded through the Patient Portal and will be returned there once completed. Please ensure that all pertinent information is filled out prior to sending or else it will be returned to the caregiver.
  • Submitting early helps us ensure your child is ready for summer fun!