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Your patient-centered medical home (PCMH)

Placing you and your child at the center of our care

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We're Children’s Medical Group! Providing kids healthcare in Poughkeepsie

For more than 40 years, parents have been choosing us for their children’s healthcare. We support kids’ futures using evidence-based practices and the latest technologies to provide the highest quality of care.

(845) 452-1752

  • Monday: 9AM–7PM
  • Tuesday: 9AM–7PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM–7PM
  • Thursday: 9AM–5PM
  • Friday: 9AM–5PM
  • Saturday: 9AM–5PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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Visit our pediatric office

Children’s Medical Group offers a warm, kid-friendly environment designed to ease anxiety and make every visit comfortable for both children and parents.

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Extended & weekend hours

Children’s Medical Group has the most extensive hours of any private practice in the Hudson Valley.

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Patient-centered medical home and NCQA accredited

Our Patient-Centered Medical Home program is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for achieving high standards of care.

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Same-day appointments

If your child is sick and needs care ASAP, make Children’s Medical Group your first call for a same-day appointment.

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Meet our team

Kira Lawton, MD

Kira Lawton, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Oluchi Nwahiwe, MD

Oluchi Nwahiwe, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Megan Emily Hays, PNP-PC

Megan Emily Hays, PNP-PC

Nurse Practitioner

Judith Foinmbamtita, APRN

Judith Foinmbamtita, APRN

Registered Nurse

Kendra Baxter, PA-C

Kendra Baxter, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Kaelyn Rose Paulus, PA-C, MS

Kaelyn Rose Paulus, PA-C, MS

Physician Assistant

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Children’s Medical Group, we’re passionate about keeping Poughkeepsie’s kids healthy and happy. Guided by our core values—Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence—we’re proud to support families like yours with trusted, innovative pediatric care. Whether you’re new or a long-time patient, thank you for trusting us. We look forward to being part of your health journey.

C. Rocky Slonaker, M.D., CHCO, FAAP 


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Our families love us

Fue muy buena.

Fue muy buena

Wendy O.

Dr. Hayes was patient, and kind.

Dr. Hayes was patient, and kind, took time to talk about my whole child not just medical, but his feelings and development. She answered my questions and offered encouragement for my child.

Ali M.

So kind, administered Tylenol right away to him.

Quickest service for a sick little boy! So kind, administered Tylenol right away to him after taking his temperature, while we were waiting for the Dr.

Brigid H.

Excelente atención.

Excelente atención

Patricia M.

the doctors are very caring.

We’ve had nothing but great experiences with the CMG. All of the doctors are very caring and thorough. I appreciate the service they provide.

Rita C.

Warm and friendly staff.

Warm and friendly staff

Racquel H.

Super clean and friendly.

Extremely nice staff from the time you walk in. Super clean and friendly.

Ashley K.

very kind nurse.

very kind nurse, that had great clinical skills for shots

Natalie N.

Megan Hayes is the cream of the crop.

We have always had competent, intelligent, kind care at CMG… but Megan Hayes is the cream of the crop

daniel s.

Office is clean.

Office is clean and staff is friendly.

lili g.

Very happy to have her as a provider for my child.

Megan E. Hays, C.P.N.P. Very happy to have her as a provider for my child. Excellent all around. We have had great experiences at The Children’s Medical Group.

Julia O.

Love Dr. Lawton, the nurses and the rest of the staff!

Love Dr. Lawton, the nurses and the rest of the staff!

Jessica D.

always taken in immediately.

I have been taking my daughter here for the last 4years and we are always taken in immediately. We never have longs waits but her visits are thorough and do not feel rushed. We have been to the Poughkeepsie location as well as the Hopewell location. Both are very clean and everyone is professional and friendly.

Yamille R.

We accept most major insurances

Children’s Medical Group accepts many major insurance plans, including New York State Medicaid and Child Health Plus plans.

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