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Happy 30th Anniversary Genesis Pediatrics!!!

Genesis Pediatrics is celebrating their 30th Anniversary during the month of July, and we want to CELEBRATE with YOU!  JoJo’s Cool Bus will be visiting the office with their cool, sweet treats on the following dates: Thursday, 7/5 – 11:30am – 1:30pm Tuesday, 7/10  5:00pm – 7:00pm Wednesday, 7/18  11:30am – 1:30pm Friday, 7/27 11:30am –

PLAN with Families at Genesis Pediatrics

  PLAN with Families is a 2-year family-based program that encourages healthy eating habits and promotes healthy lifestyle changes. The goal of the program is for families to learn healthy behaviors that can be maintained long-term. Criteria for participation: One child between the age of 6 and 12 years old and one parent must participate.

Teething Management – No More Benzocaine!

For a number of years, pediatric providers have discouraged the use of topical numbing agents for teething pain. Although alternative products became available, these potentially dangerous products were still being produced by drug companies.  As of May 23rd, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked companies including Church & Dwight Co., maker of the Baby

Memorial Day – Monday, May 28th

In observation of Memorial Day, Genesis Pediatrics will be closed on Monday, May 28th and will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th.  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!   

The 2 1/2 (30 month) Well-Child Check!

At the 2 year well-child check, this may be the conversation at the end of the visit: Provider: “We will see him when he turns 3 years old!”  Parent: “Wow, that’s a whole year! Seems like such a long time between visits! We are used to coming in for visits so often over the past

Patient Feedback Survey

  The providers and staff at Genesis Pediatrics are constantly striving to improve our quality of service.  We would appreciate if you would please take a few minutes to complete our Patient Feedback Survey that can be found on our Home Page in the upper right hand corner.

School Vaccine Requirements – Did You Know…?

It’s that time of year when you may be receiving notification from the school nurse stating that your child is “missing” specific vaccines for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. They may ask you to verify these with your Pediatric office. This step is actually not necessary! Did you know…? All school nurses should have access

It’s That Time of Year…Ticks!

Ticks are most active during the warmer months, April to September, therefore it is important to be extra vigilant in taking preventative measures.  PREVENTATIVE MEASURES: REPELLENT: For Skin: Use 30% DEET for children (6 months and older) and adolescents.  For Clothing: Permethrin-containing products can be applied to clothing and other outdoor items. These are more

Traveling Outside the U.S. with Children

If you are planning on a trip outside of the U.S./Canada, there may be vaccinations that your child will need prior to your departure.  In order to complete vaccine series before travel, vaccine doses can be administered at the minimum intervals.  Travel-specific vaccine considerations include the following: Hepatitis A MMR or MMRV Meningococcal   Please call

Screen-Free Week, April 30-May 6

​Media is everywhere. TV, Internet, computer and video games all vie for our children’s attention. The influence of media on the health and development of children is significant from 0 to 5 years of age, a time of critical brain development, building secure relationships, and establishing health behaviors.  Today’s children are spending an average of

🌞 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!