Halloween Hours – Monday, October 31st
The office will be closed at 4:30pm on Monday, October 31st. We hope you have a FUN and SAFE Halloween!
October 26, 2016
News & Events
Genesis Pediatrics Blog
Sesame Street ToolKits
Have you ever wished that your child came with an instruction manual? The Sesame Street Tool Kits provide opportunities to build closeness and confidence, making learning fun, and keep your child’s world safe and secure. Check them out! http://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits
October 21, 2016
Teething Tablets/Gels are a No-No!
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA is analyzing adverse events reported to the agency regarding these homeopathic agents, including seizures in infants and children who were given these products, since a 2010 safety alert about homeopathic
October 19, 2016
NEW Billing & Credit Policy, effective 10-1-16
Below is a copy of the new Billing & Credit Policy, effective 10/1/2016. Genesis Billing Credit Policy 10-1-16 Please call our Billing Department if you have any questions or concerns!
October 5, 2016
Flu Vaccine Clinics!
We are beginning to schedule flu vaccine clinics here at Genesis Pediatrics! Please call the office at 426-4100 to schedule an appointment for your child(ren). IMPORTANT: Genesis Pediatrics will only be offering the injectable flu vaccine for the upcoming flu season. The intranasal FluMist was NOT ordered based on the recommendation from the CDC
September 14, 2016
BILLING POLICY CHANGE effective October 1st
Beginning on October 1, 2016, Genesis Pediatrics will be switching from a monthly, flat billing fee on unpaid accounts to an interest rate system. This interest rate is significantly lower than the average credit card at 1.25% per month. For a majority of our families, this change will result in a lower balance due. When
September 8, 2016
Upcoming Flu Season
IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the upcoming Flu season: The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has advised AGAINST the use of FluMist, the intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine, for this upcoming 2016-2017 flu season. This recommendation is following an analysis that showed the poor efficacy of this type of flu vaccine during the past three flu
August 31, 2016
Labor Day Office Hours
Genesis Pediatrics will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observation of Labor Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 6th at 8:00am. Have a safe holiday weekend!
August 30, 2016
PCMH – Preventative Care Visits
How will PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home) affect my child’s visits to the office? We previously discussed how research has found that data collection using a good process helps make better decisions and improves outcomes, reduces costs and provides higher patient satisfaction. When we send data to your insurance carriers, we not only report services provided
August 2, 2016
CELEBRATE WITH US!!!
We are very pleased to announce Genesis Pediatrics has received TWO “The Family Favorite Awards” according to a recent reader survey from the Genesee Valley Parent Magazine!!! Genesis Pediatrics has received The Family Favorite Pediatric Office Award!!! AND Our very own Dr. Christine Arigo has received The Family Favorite Pediatrician Award!!! We
July 30, 2016