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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.

Upcoming Holiday Hours!

Here are the upcoming office hours at Genesis Pediatrics for the Holiday Season! Monday, December 24th (Christmas Eve):                                                 8:00 am – 12 noon Tuesday, December 25th (Christmas Day):         

RECALL ALERT: Infant Ibuprofen

Infant ibuprofen sold at several national retailers is being recalled because it might contain a higher concentration of ibuprofen than the normal 50mg per 1.25ml.  New Jersey-based Tris Pharma, Inc. said lots sold under Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar brands are impacted by the recall. The company says it has not received any reports

A Special Announcement…

After 20 incredible and glorious years delivering care to our Genesis Pediatrics family, Theresa Agostinelli PNP, will be expanding her passion for working with pediatric patients to providing massage therapy for those in chronic pain.  She will start therapeutic massage school in January 2019 and be ready to go as a palliative care massage therapist

Toys for Tots at Genesis!

During this holiday season, Genesis Pediatrics will be participating with Toys for Tots! We now have a donation box in our waiting room to collect new unwrapped toys until December 20th. Please consider helping us give the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children. “Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas.”  

RSV Prophylaxis Available!

It's November! Time to protect little lungs!

If your child is under 8 months of age, they may be eligible for the one-time RSV antibody injection.

📞 Please call 585-426-4100 to schedule an appointment.