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UPDATE: Helping Hands Food Pantry at GP

In 2018, Genesis Pediatrics gave out over 81 bags of food which helped over 60 of our Genesis Pediatrics families.  We continue to collect standard items for pre-filled bags to give out to our families in need. These items include:  1 – BOX OF PASTA 1 – JAR OF PASTA SAUCE 1 – BOX OF

Do You Have the Patient Portal?

Did you know…?  Genesis Pediatrics has a Patient Portal available to all of our patient families.  It is a way for caregivers to communicate with our staff and obtain patient information, whether it be a non-urgent medical question to be answered, or the need to obtain a letter/form or lab results. It is also a

Just One More Reason to Check…

In recent weeks, there have been reports about inappropriate content hidden within kid-appropriate YouTube videos.  There have been multiple videos found on YouTube Kids that revealed hidden suicide instructions or characters that are encouraging children to commit high-risk acts.  The most recent trend called the “Momo Challenge” consists of a terrifying doll named “Momo” that asks the viewer to

Helping Hands Food Pantry Donation

January 2019 was National Poverty Awareness Month. Approximately 44% of all children in the city of Rochester are living in poverty.   The Helping Hands Food Pantry at Genesis Pediatrics serves our patient families who are in need.  The University of Rochester’s Center for Perioperative Medicine is part of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.  Every

IMPORTANT OFFICE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE   On March 1st, we will be upgrading our computer system and migrating from single family style accounts to individual patient accounts.    As a result of this upgrade, at your next visit, we will verify each child’s demographic and financial information, as well as obtain a new copy of each child’s insurance

Schedule Vaccine Boosters!

Did you know…? You can schedule a Nurse Visit 6 months from now for your child to receive their booster dose of Gardasil (HPV) and/or Trumenba (meningitis B) vaccines?    Did you know…? The providers at Genesis Pediatrics recommend that patients complete these vaccine series as soon as it is possible – you don’t have

WARNING: TEETHING NECKLACES

The FDA has received reports of children choking on beads that break off and an 18-month-old being strangled to death by an amber necklace during a nap. Please refer to this article for more information.

🌞 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!