Pittsford Pediatrics

The sun is shining! Your family is ready to pull out their bikes and scooters and hit the roads and trails. Check out some helpful information on our website about bike safety and bike helmets! https://pittsfordpeds.com/Bicycle-Safety

New Monroe County Pfizer vaccine site with open appointments on 4/15, for all eligible NYS residents age 16 and up! https://www.monroecounty.gov/health//form/wegd1pfitgfrnmj

All NYS residents age 16 and over are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. You can schedule an appointment for your child at any site providing the Pfizer vaccine (ages 16-18), or any of the available vaccines (18+ years). All our physicians strongly recommend the COVID vaccine for eligible patients. https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/

Check out the informative article by our very own Dr. Wojtovich on page 12 of this quarter’s Monroe County Medical Society Bulletin!

Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closing at 11am on Wednesday 11/25. We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on Friday 11/27, 9am-2pm, with limited hours for illness visits only. We have a doctor on call for urgent/emergent concerns while the office is closed. ... We wish all of our families a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

This morning our office has only partial power, no phone access, and no access to our EMR as a result of last night’s high winds. Please bear with us as we get this week started! Happy Monday!

Flu vaccines are available! Call for your appointment today! https://pittsfordpeds.com//Practice/Flu-Vaccines-2020-2021

We know that now, more than ever, you want a resource you trust for health information. That’s why we made it a priority in the revamp of our website! You’ll find a rich library of information from the AAP right on our page, along with the latest practice info and news. Check it out and tell us what you think! https://pittsfordpeds.com/

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released guidance for the safe reopening of schools. As pediatricians, we support these evidence-based recommendations (masking, distancing, etc). While we can't turn back the clock and send kids back without restrictions, as a society we need to recognize that in-person learning supports the mental and academic needs of children and supports families. These recommendations show that it can be done responsibly while keeping school staff safe. It is now time for national, state, and local leaders to provide funding in order to implement changes so that we can avoid a crisis in the fall. #SafelyOpenSchools

This little guy got his checkup. Make sure your child does too! #CallYourPediatrician

This week, one of our pediatricians identified anisometropia (a difference in vision between the two eyes, and the #1 risk factor for amblyopia!) in a child using our vision screening tool, GoCheck Kids. This child was referred to a specialist and will soon have their first pair of glasses! We are so happy to offer this vision-saving screening tool in our office.

Many people think young kids don’t notice race, but studies show that they actually do. Here’s how to talk about it.

Now that some restrictions are being lifted, we are getting a lot of questions about how to safely move toward your new normal. This is a great resource, and takes into account some of the things you might consider.

Some have been asking if they should still come for well visits without scheduled vaccines, and we’d like to say - YES!!! With 8 weeks of practice under our belts, we’ve gotten the hang of keeping you safe in our office... and your care is essential! If you want to know more about our safety measures, just ask

Just a reminder about Phase 1 - keep maintaining that distance! We are here, and ready - for well visits, video visits, and sick visits when needed!

Happy Nurses Day! We can’t say enough about our nurses at Pittsford Pediatrics, who serve our families with kindness and care every day of the year

If the weather ever cooperates, don’t forget your helmets!

In the past 4 weeks, we turned our office protocols upside down, rescheduled countless patients, sourced PPE, and trained on and implemented telemedicine in an effort to keep our patients, their families, and our staff SAFE and HEALTHY. Thank you to our families for their flexibility! Keep doing your part - Stay strong #ROC #PedsPutsKids1st #COVID19 American Academy of Pediatrics

Many families are adjusting to having a newborn during this tumultuous time. Read below for great tips to stay supported during this time of distance!

This is a time when we are all struggling to adjust to new normals. Is your teen struggling with distance from friends and missed milestones? Here are some tips to help them cope.

Don't risk it. Stay home. #BetterTogether #FlattenTheCurve