Monkeypox update
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The decision was announced in June after the WHO convened its second emergency committee.
Monkeypox is transmitted by very close contact with other people-skin to skin touching and close breathing. So to prevent it, avoid close contact and wear a mask. Abstain from high risk sexual behaviors, the most common cause of transmission.
Vaccine can be given for high risk exposures but is very limited in availability.
Symptoms of monkeypox can include:
• A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus.
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches and backache
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Chills
• Exhaustion
Please schedule an appointment to speak with your provider if there is concern about a legitimate exposure to determine next steps.
US Monkeypox outbreak situation summary from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Recording/Photography Unpermitted on Premises
The privacy of our patients and staff is of the utmost importance to us.
To protect and respect patient privacy, audio/video recording and photography is not permitted during medical visits or on our premises. Thank you for your cooperation.
FDA Formula Recall
For FDA Guidance read here.
For more information, click here.
Urgent Care: Save your Spot!
Due to the high volume of patients coming into the Urgent Care Locations, Save your Spot is temporarily on hold.
Office and Urgent Care Closures
Patient safety is our number one priority. The following offices and urgent cares are closed as we consolidate our staff to better accommodate our patients:
Kingston Urgent Care: closed until further notice
Bedford Hills Pediatric office: This office will be closed Friday, August 12. If you need assistance, please call our Mount Kisco Pediatrics office at 914-242-1580.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If this is a medical emergency, dial 911.
CareMount is now offering Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to babies and children 6 months of age and older. Vaccines for ages 6 months plus are currently available only at the following vaccine clinics: Fishkill Merritt, Kingston, Mount Kisco and Poughkeepsie Oakwood. Vaccines for ages 5+ are available in our six vaccine clinics and are not administered through our pediatric offices. WALK-IN appointments are now available. Book online now.
Walk-in or by appointment, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. SCHEDULE ONLINE
Mount Kisco at 100 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (1st Floor)
Poughkeepsie Oakwood Campus at 2515 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (former Key Bank Building)
Walk-in or by appointment, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30AM to 4:30PM. SCHEDULE ONLINE
Kingston at 1561 Ulster Avenue, Lake Katrine, NY 12449 (Rear Entrance, CareMount Urgent Care location)
Walk-in or by appointment, Wednesday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. SCHEDULE ONLINE
Carmel/Brewster at Highlands Center 100H Independent Way, Brewster NY 10509 (former Massage Envy space)
Fishkill at 60 Merritt Boulevard, Fishkill, NY 12524 (1st Floor, former Toll Brothers space)
Yorktown at 225 Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights NY 10598 (former CareMount Urgent Care space)
Patients who are moderately to severely immunocompromised can have three primary doses and two booster doses. CareMount strongly encourages our patients to receive a booster dose. Read more.
Drive-Thru COVID-19 RNA testing
CareMount is providing Drive-Thru COVID-19 RNA testing (PCR or equivalent, not antigen testing) by appointment only, for patients who are going to be traveling, require a procedure, or who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. This does not include a medical evaluation. If you are experiencing any signs of illness or are sick, you cannot use this service and will need to contact your provider for an appointment and evaluation. If your test is negative, you will be notified electronically. If your test is positive, you will receive a phone call from our practice and medical evaluation will be available.
Results typically will be available in 48 hours or less.
Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To book an appointment online, click here.
Testing is held Monday-Friday from 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5pm at the locations listed below:
- Poughkeepsie Oakwood, 2515 South Road, Poughkeepsie, 845-202-6656
- Carmel/Brewster Campus, 185 New York 312 Southeast Executive Park, Brewster, 845-202-6655
- Mount Kisco, 360 North Bedford Road, located in the rear of the Mt. Kisco Urgent Care, 914-302-8603
By appointment only.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Availability For Babies and Children 6 Months of Age and older
For the latest news about the COVID-19 vaccine, eligibility, testing and more click here.
Expect up to 3 days for results of the routine RNA Nasal Swab Test. Rapid testing is NOT routinely available.
We appreciate your continued effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Despite the recent changes regarding the mask mandate, as a reminder, a mask is still required for your appointment even if you are fully vaccinated. Thank you for your assistance in helping create a safer environment for all.
