Genesis Pediatrics Blog
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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Families
Resources for Families Golisano Children’s Hospital has put together a very thorough list of resources about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for children, tweens/teens, and parents. Check out this video created by URMC.
New Parent Support Group, 4/17/2020 – Cancelled
New Parent Support Group Scheduled for Friday 4/17 Cancelled Due to ongoing restrictions in New York State, we will need to cancel the New Parent Support Group for tomorrow, Friday April 17th. We realize that this is time of uncertainty for everyone, but can be especially scary for new parents in isolation with a newborn at
ONE Adult per Patient Visit At This Time
Limit of 1 Adult per Patient In an effort to keep traffic in our office to a minimum during this pandemic, we are asking that only 1 adult accompany each child for a visit. We understand that this might be frustrating for caregivers. We certainly welcome the other caregiver to join the appointment either by
What Is “Social Distancing?”
What Exactly Is “Social Distancing?” Are you wondering what is okay and what is not okay to do when we say “stay at home” and “practice social distancing?” Here are some guidelines: Fresh-air activities and exercise, keeping 6 feet between yourself and others who do not live in your home. Life-sustaining trips, like food shopping –
No Evening Hours For Now…
No Evening Hours at Genesis Pediatrics In the setting of this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the effort to keep people at home as much as possible, Genesis Pediatrics will no longer be open for extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays for the foreseeable future. We will keep you posted on when these hours will resume.