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Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools in Monroe County

Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools We understand there are many questions about Governor Cuomo’s announcement yesterday regarding the testing of students and staff in the school districts in the Yellow Zone.  We do not have all of the answers yet.  We are waiting for additional guidance from the Monroe Country Health Department.  Nasal Swab Tests

Resource for Helping Your Child Wear A Mask

Mask Wearing Toolkit Wearing a mask is important and will help us stop the spread of COVID-19. As you start to go out into the community more often, you may worry about your child’s safety and ability to wear a mask, especially as we prepare for “back to school.”  The Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

It’s All About The Mask!

Let Me M-Ask You A Question… We are receiving many phone calls and portal messages regarding mask requirements/exemptions for children in school.  As noted in guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local health departments, cloth face masks are an important tool in preventing the

Helping Your Child With Masks

As the community opens up slowly, children will be faced with seeing everyone wearing masks, as well as needing to wear a mask themselves. Here is some guidance to help your child feel good about seeing and wearing masks while in public.

Genesis Pediatrics Helping Hands Food Pantry

  Helping Hands Food Pantry  Genesis Pediatrics cares for our community and our patient families. Four years ago, the Helping Hands Food Pantry was started at Genesis Pediatrics and it has helped hundreds of families that have endured a hardship. We know that some families may be struggling during this difficult time. We currently have

Monroe County Local Mask Distribution, May 9th & May 13th

Mask Recommendations: It is recommended that children ages 2 years and older wear a mask if they go out in public. While we continue to ask that all non-essential people stay at home, if an outing is absolutely necessary (ie. coming to our office for an appointment), all people should be wearing a mask.  Mask

CPR Classes Cancelled

CPR Classes Cancelled Due to the ongoing pandemic, we have cancelled all CPR classes at Genesis Pediatrics until further notice. Please continue to check back for updates on our website and Facebook page. We certainly hope that we can restart these classes in the Fall of 2020. 

IMPORTANT Regarding Walk Ins Beginning March 16th.

Suspension of Walk Ins for Respiratory Symptoms As of Monday, March 16th, Genesis Pediatrics is suspending all walk-in appointments for respiratory symptoms.  We are making every effort to keep our patients and our community safe by encouraging you to stay home if possible! If you or your child has ANY of the following criteria, PLEASE