Congratulations and welcome to Greece Pediatric Medicine!
We understand that this is an exciting and busy time. We hope you find some of this information helpful during this time. We look forward to partnering with you and providing medical care for your child for many years.
Insurance
Within the first 30 days you must add your newborn to your medical insurance.
Depending on your insurance provider you may:
- Call member services using the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Let them know you just had a baby and would like to add your baby to your plan. They will guide you through this process.
- Contact the benefits or human resources department at your Employer. Let them know you just had a baby and would like to add your baby to your plan. They will guide you through this process.
- Go to New York State Health Plan Marketplace (Exchange) https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
- If you have any questions please call the office at (585) 504-6504.
Car Seats
Selecting a car seat is an important choice. Information about types of car seats, installation and more may be found on healthychildren.org. Monroe county maintains a list of car seat installation check locations. They also offer virtual appointments.
Developmental Milestones
The CDC has an aged based developmental milestones checklist. They also have a free milestone tracker app.
Feeding
Every baby is unique. Most newborns typically eat every few hours. General guidelines for feeding may be found on healthychildren.org.