URMC / Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Vaccines

You do not have to be a patient of UR Medicine/Golisano Children's Hospital to sign up for our Pfizer COVID vaccine clinics.

Please remember to bring your CDC Vaccine Card and/or Excelsior Pass, insurance card, and ID for this visit. As a reminder, there is no out-of-pocket cost for the administration of the vaccine.

Children Ages 5-11: Bivalent booster available only.
Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Practice is offering the bivalent booster doses for all eligible children 5-11 years of age. For more details, visit the Golisano Children's Hospital's families page or schedule an appointment below.

Children and young adults ages 12-25: Bivalent booster available only.
Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Practice is offering the Pfizer bivalent booster for children and young adults ages 12-25 years of age. For more details, visit the Golisano Children's Hospital's families page or schedule an appointment below.

Appointments at Other Locations
You can also find additional vaccine appointment locations on the Monroe County vaccine website or Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub website.

What to Know About Updated COVID-19 Boosters

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first set of updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters, which target the most recent dominant subvariants of the coronavirus and can help keep you protected. Medical Center experts Ann Falsey and Ed Walsh, professors of medicine, answer questions about the new boosters.

Monroe County booster clinic information.

COVID-19 Testing

Testing for COVID-19 is available throughout our region. To locate sites near you, use the NYS Department of Health test site finder. Remember:

If you have mild symptoms, were exposed or need a positive test to return to school or work, look for testing at county, state or local pharmacies or call the NYS COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
If you use a home test kit and have a positive result, stay home unless you are ill and need medical attention. Report your positive test result to Monroe County.
For more information, visit Coronavirus Information for Families.

Visitation Policy

Before you visit, review our visitation policies for our hospitals and off-site locations.

View Visitation Policy

Telemedicine

Connect with your provider from the comfort of your home.

Telemedicine Information

COVID Safety Measures at UR Medicine

UR Medicine hospitals, urgent cares and doctor’s offices have been redesigned to keep you and your loved ones safe.

With your safety and needs in mind, we've also added more telemedicine visits. Contact your provider to determine the type of appointment that’s best for you.

Masking

Following CDC guidelines, New York State requires that everyone wear a mask in all of our facilities; our health care teams also wear protective equipment.

Screening

When you enter our facilities, we check you for symptoms and ask about recent travel.

Waiting Rooms

We’ve spaced out chairs, added dividers, and changed visitor guidelines to safeguard you.

Cleaning

Thorough cleaning and sanitation processes are in place for all patient rooms and common areas.

Contact Us, We're Here For You

If you have a health concern, please call your provider or send us a message on MyChart to make an appointment. If you don't have a provider, use our Find a Physician tool to see all of our doctors who are accepting new patients. We will give you care in the way that is best and safest for you and your health.