Labor Day Holiday – September 2nd
Genesis Pediatrics will be closed on Monday September 2nd in observation of Labor Day.
August 27, 2019
News & Events
Genesis Pediatrics Blog
Controlled Medication Refills
Requests for a refill on your child’s controlled medication (ie. stimulant medication for ADD/ADHD) will be processed within 3 business days (defined as Monday – Friday; weekend days do NOT count!) When completed, the office will not be calling caregivers due to significant call volumes. If you would like to know whether your refill has
August 14, 2019
FORMS to be Completed?
If your child needs any type of form to be completed, we ask that parents/guardians please complete ALL of the pertinent portions of the form PRIOR to turning them in to the office for a provider signature. Any form turned in that isn’t fully completed by parents will need to be done before it can
July 16, 2019
4th of July Office Hours
Our office will be closed on the 4th of July! It will reopen at 8:00am on July 5th until 3:00pm (limited hours). Genesis Pediatrics hopes that you have a safe and happy holiday!
June 28, 2019
Pool Safety!
DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF UNINTENTIONAL DEATH IN CHILDRENAGES 1-4 Below are tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect children from drowning. Pool Safety Never leave children alone in or near the pool or spa, even for a moment; close supervision by a responsible adult is the best way to prevent drowning in
June 10, 2019
NYS Traffic Law Effective November 1st: Rear-Facing Until Age 2 yrs
On October 23, 2017, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new piece of legislation stating that children who are younger than 2 years of age must be rear-facing while riding in a motor vehicle. This will go into effect on November 1, 2019.
June 10, 2019
PLAN with Families – Recruitment Period Extended again!
The PLAN program is still eagerly accepting interested families in learning about nutrition and physical activity. 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:
June 10, 2019
What is a Pediatric Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?
Did you know that Genesis Pediatrics has 2 Doctors of Osteopathy (ie. DOs)? A pediatric doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) is a pediatrician who has studied medicine at an osteopathic medical school and has gone on to complete a pediatric residency. A pediatric
June 10, 2019
Memorial Day – May 27th
In observation of Memorial Day, Genesis Pediatrics will be closed on Monday, May 27th and will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
May 21, 2019
Do You Have Forms to Be Completed?
FORMS! FORMS! And more FORMS! We are just about to start our busy summer season, full of school forms, camp forms, and sports forms. If you have any form that needs completion, please drop it off as soon as possible, and our office will contact you when completed. We cannot guarantee any specific turnaround time
May 21, 2019