Allied Physicians Rocky Point

10/11/2025

A little spooky, a lot of smiles 😆! Our office is full of visitors… and maybe even a ghost or two 👻🧡✨

10/08/2025

Parenthood comes with a lot of questions, and we’re here to help! 💬🧡
Allied Telehealth isn’t just for sick visits; it’s also a great way to connect with a trusted pediatrician for questions, especially when you have a newborn! Whether you’re a first-time parent learning the ins and outs of parenthood or just need reassurance, Allied Telehealth makes it easy to connect with your pediatrician for advice and guidance. Schedule a Telehealth visit today: https://bit.ly/4nvKRVx

10/01/2025

Join us in welcoming Joanna Tutrone, PA to the Allied Physicians Rocky Point team! 🌟

Joanna Tutrone is a board-certified Physician Assistant and a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook’s Physician Assistant program. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Saint Joseph’s College. From a young age, she was drawn to pediatric medicine and has always found working with children both exciting and rewarding. She considers it a privilege to watch her patients grow and an honor to be entrusted with their care.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, and also has a passion for shopping. 🧡✨

To schedule an appointment with Joanna, visit https://alliedphysiciansgroup.com/patient-resources/patient-portal/ or call our office at 631-315-7747.

The team at Allied Pediatrics of Rocky Point welcomes the opportunity to provide exceptional pediatric services for your family in a child-friendly environment.

10/01/2025

Wishing our patients, families, and community a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this day of reflection bring peace, health, and renewal. Wishing you an easy fast 🧡

09/29/2025

Allied Physicians Rocky Point has your family covered! Dr. John Schwartzberg, DO, is here providing care for patients 16+.

Why adults should have a primary care doctor:
✨Annual check-ups to stay on track
✨Care when you’re not feeling your best
✨Long-term support for your health goals

📞 Schedule your visit today online, https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=29151-9 or by calling the office at 631-315-7747.

09/23/2025

With recent changes to vaccine recommendations, we’re here to help you understand what they mean for your family. 👪

The American Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met last week and voted on updates to the national vaccine schedule. Two key areas were reviewed:
• Update on MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Vaccine Procedure
• Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure

1️⃣ Update on MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Vaccine Procedure
🟠 What stays the same:
• Children should still receive vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox at 12 months and again at 4 years old.
🟠 What’s changing:
• At 12 months, children should receive separate MMR and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines instead of the combination MMRV vaccine. (Many physicians were already following this procedure)
• The MMRV combination vaccine is now only recommended for children age 4 and up.
🟠 Bottom line:
MMR and Varicella vaccines are safe, effective, and essential for children's health. These vaccines will continue to be widely available and covered by insurance.

2️⃣ Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure
The ACIP updated its recommendation to allow for more individual choice based on medical advice. This guidance is broader than the procedure the FDA issued earlier this summer.
🟠 What stays the same:
• Children ages 6 months to 17 years: COVID-19 vaccination should be based on shared decision-making between families and healthcare providers.
• Adults over 65 and people with high-risk conditions continue to benefit most from getting the vaccine.
• The vaccine is covered by government programs and most private insurance.
🟠 What’s changing:
• Adults ages 18–64 no longer have a general recommendation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Instead, they should decide based on a conversation with their healthcare provider.
🟠 What Other Leading Organizations Are Saying:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):
• Recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for:
• All infants 6–23 months
• All high-risk children ages 6 months–18 years
• Any child whose parent wants them vaccinated
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):
• Recommends COVID-19 vaccination for:
• Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy, postpartum, or breastfeeding
New York State (NYS):
• Anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can get one
• Pharmacists can give the vaccine without a prescription
🟠 Bottom Line:
• In New York State, anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can receive it.
• The vaccine offers strong protection — especially for:
• Infants under age 2
• Adults over 65
• High-risk individuals (heart disease, diabetes, asthma, weakened immune systems)
• Anyone seeking extra protection is encouraged to get vaccinated.

09/23/2025

Good health is the foundation of a fulfilling life, and having a trusted healthcare partner makes all the difference. Adults should see their primary care doctor at least once a year. Regular visits can help with preventive screenings, managing blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and so much more!

From preventive check-ups to managing chronic conditions, we’re here to support you and your family.

👉 Book your visit: https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=29151-9

09/22/2025

As Rosh Hashanah begins, we wish our families and community health, happiness, and peace in the year ahead. 🍎✨ Shanah Tovah!

09/19/2025

Wondering what the latest vaccine updates from Washington mean? Our Allied pediatricians have you covered. 🧡💉
This week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) updated guidance for the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccines:

🟠 What stays the same
• Vaccines for MMR and Chicken Pox are still recommended at 12 months and 4 years.

🟠 What’s changing
• At 12 months, children should now receive separate MMR and Chicken Pox vaccines.
• The combination MMRV vaccine is recommended only for children ages 4 and up.

🟠 Why?
Giving the combined MMRV at the 12-month visit may have a minimal increased risk of febrile seizure. While the risk is very small, the ACIP now recommends the separate MMR and Chicken Pox vaccines to be given at the 12-month visit

🟠 Bottom line: MMR and Varicella vaccines remain safe, effective, and essential for your child’s health, and they continue to be covered by insurance. Have questions? Your Allied pediatrician is here to guide you through every update.

09/18/2025

Prevention is the best medicine! Regular visits with a primary care doctor can help:

✔️ Catch health issues early
✔️ Manage blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol
✔️ Keep you up to date on vaccines

📍 Conveniently located in Rocky Point

Schedule an appointment at, https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=29151-9 or call 631-315-7747 to book your appointment today!

09/16/2025

That’s our cue 😉🩺

Say less…we’ve got you covered! Your child’s health and happiness come first! 🧡✨

09/15/2025

This September, we honor the strength of young patients and their families during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 Together, we stand with them and continue working toward brighter, healthier futures.