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MASK IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WITH OUR BUILDING. We are NOT accepting New Adult Patients. We are accepting Newborns and Adolescents transitioning from pediatric care.
Please note that due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, our practice's phone lines are experiencing significantly increased demand.
Key Points for Our Patient to Know Before Coming into the Office:
We are still screening our patients for symptoms, exposure risk, and recent travel before their appointment to mitigate the spread of COVID 19. - If you have symptoms of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sinus infection, fever, chills, cough, sore throat, congestion, OR have come into close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, please call to notify us BEFORE your appointment.
- You may be screened more than once.
- We require all patients entering our practice to wear a face mask or cloth face covering.
Telemedicine visits are available under certain circumstances, such as exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or having had recent exposure to someone with COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Information According to the guidance provided by the CDC, Individuals who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson versions of the vaccine can receive the booster. For more information about eligibility and where you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster, visit the websites below.
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/booster-doses-what-you-need-know
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
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Click the CDC's logo to visit their COVID-19 Webpage
Click the NYS's logo to visit their COVID-19 Webpage
Vaccine Eligibility: - Ages 5-11: Two doses of Pfizer (21 days apart); these ages are not eligible for a booster.
- Ages 12-17: Two doses of Pfizer (21 days apart); booster 5 months after the second dose.
- Ages 18+: Two doses of Pfizer (21 days apart); booster five months after the second dose OR Two doses of Moderna (28 days apart); booster six months after second dose OR Single dose of Johnson & Johnson; booster two months after a single dose.
- Additional Dose for Some Immunocompromised People: Some moderately or severely immunocompromised people ages 5+ should get a third dose of vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated. If you are eligible, you should get this additional dose 28 days after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and before you get a booster shot. Consult with your healthcare provider for further guidance.
Where to find the vaccine? - The COVID-19 Booster doses are widely available.
- Check your local pharmacies, health departments, clinics, federally qualified health centers. You may have to look into other locations across New York.
- You can contact your local pharmacy to see if they are administering booster doses.
- You don't need anything from your PCP saying you are eligible.
For more information about eligibility and where you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster, visit the websites below.
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/booster-doses-what-you-need-know
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ For up-to-date COVID-19 information for Onondaga County, please visit covid19.ongov.net/vaccine.
If you need access to a self-attestation or isolation form, please click on "Self-Attestation of Quarantine" or "Self-Attestation of Isolation."
Current Topics:
End State Mask Requirement in Schools Started on March 2. 
The Governor made this decision based on the analysis of several key COVID-19 data trends and after consulting with health and education experts and parents, teachers, and school administrators. The announcement also follows recent changes in metrics used by the CDC to determine risk and transmission levels in communities. Other mitigation measures should remain in place.
Nearly half of Biden's 500M FREE COVID-19 at Home Test is Still Unclaimed.
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits
Visit one of the two sites below to order yours today.
https://www.covidtests.gov/ or https://special.usps.com/testkits
For up-to-date, detailed information on NY State's rollout plan, vaccine eligibility, and schedule an appointment to get vaccinated, please visit https://covid19.ongov.net/vaccine/.
 March 
Women's History Month 
Women make history, and that’s certainly true in medicine. This Women’s History Month, take time to recognize the women in medicine who broke boundaries, made discoveries, and changed the way medicine works - as well as the women doing so today.
History of Women in Medicine
Colorectal Screening Month 
In February 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it has grown to be a rallying point for the colorectal cancer community where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates throughout the country join together to spread colorectal cancer awareness by wearing blue, holding fundraising and education events, talking to friends and family about screening and so much more.
National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month! Join the NIDDK to raise awareness and focus on building paths to better kidney care.
National Nutrition Month ®
 During March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
March 9
National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day 
As the nation's food and nutrition experts, registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to improving the health of their patients, clients, and communities. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and National Nutrition Month ® promote the Academy and RDNs to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically-based food and nutrition information.
Did you know that CNY Family Care has our very own Registered Dietitians?
 
These wonderful professionals are always willing to help.
Nutrition is an essential part of preventive medicine; nutrition can help support health and well-being and prevent and treat chronic diseases, including obesity. Here at CNY Family Care, we recognize the essential need for patients to help themselves make dietary corrections to promote healthy eating and lifestyle and address various dietary issues with the guidance of these wonderful professionals. If you happen to see them around the practice, say, HELLO!
March 10 National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on women and show support for women and girls with HIV.
March 13-19 Patient Safety Awareness Week 
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. Patient Safety Awareness Week serves as a dedicated time and platform for growing awareness about patient safety and recognizing the work already being done.
https://npin.cdc.gov/pages/annual-observances https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/information/calendar.htm
When sending messages to your Medical team using the patient portal, please ONLY DISCUSS INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF. The patient portal is meant to talk about your medical information with your medical team only. If you need to discuss another patient, please have that patient use their patient portal account or contact our Office.
Career Opportunities:
Clerical & Nursing Staff Needed!
CNY Family Care, LLP offers a competitive salary/DOE and comprehensive benefits. If you want to apply your skills in a friendly, positive, and pleasant work environment, click below and apply TODAY!
Why CNY Family Care?
- CNY Family Care offers a variety of positions and plenty of opportunities for you to grow and advance in your career.
- Education Programs such as tuition assistance to staff members interested in furthering their education or degree in healthcare.
- Competitive benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, paid vacations, holidays, 401K, and company matching and profit-sharing. On top of those other benefits, CNY Family care offers an employee assistance program and weekend and evening shift differential.
Positions Available for:
- Nurses (RN, LPN, & MA)
- Laboratory
- X-Ray
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Reception
Learn more at:
http://cnyfamilycarellp.appone.com/
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