The Fidelis Care Blog

A new year can feel like a clean slate — and a lot of pressure. If you’ve ever made resolutions only to feel defeated by February, you’re not alone. As a physician, I see real, lasting change happen mostly not through big overhauls, but through small, steady steps that add up over time. Here are a few simple ways to care for your health this year. Aim for progress, not perfection.

Managing diabetes can feel challenging — but you don’t have to do it alone. With the right care, daily habits, and support, you can live a healthy and active life. At Fidelis Care, we’re here to help you take meaningful steps toward better health.

Every year, during the first week of October, we celebrate National Primary Care Week. It’s a time to say “thank you” to the doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and healthcare teams that help keep us healthy every day

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a time to learn how mental health affects every part of our lives, including our physical health. People living with serious mental illness often face big challenges when it comes to staying healthy. Many don’t get regular checkups or see a doctor when they need to. This can lead to health problems that go unnoticed and untreated.

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects many people. It can happen in any family, workplace, or neighborhood. At Fidelis Care, we believe alcohol or drug addiction is not a personal failure. We also know that people need help, not judgment. Why Prevention Matters Addiction often starts quietly. It can begin with stress, trauma, or mental health problems that aren’t treated. That’s why we focus on stopping addiction before it starts. We look for warning signs early. We help people get care that respects their culture and background. We also build support systems with family, friends, and the community

A new year can feel like a clean slate — and a lot of pressure. If you’ve ever made resolutions only to feel defeated by February, you’re not alone. As a physician, I see real, lasting change happen mostly not through big overhauls, but through small, steady steps that add up over time. Here are a few simple ways to care for your health this year. Aim for progress, not perfection.

Managing diabetes can feel challenging — but you don’t have to do it alone. With the right care, daily habits, and support, you can live a healthy and active life. At Fidelis Care, we’re here to help you take meaningful steps toward better health.

Every year, during the first week of October, we celebrate National Primary Care Week. It’s a time to say “thank you” to the doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and healthcare teams that help keep us healthy every day

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a time to learn how mental health affects every part of our lives, including our physical health. People living with serious mental illness often face big challenges when it comes to staying healthy. Many don’t get regular checkups or see a doctor when they need to. This can lead to health problems that go unnoticed and untreated.

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects many people. It can happen in any family, workplace, or neighborhood. At Fidelis Care, we believe alcohol or drug addiction is not a personal failure. We also know that people need help, not judgment. Why Prevention Matters Addiction often starts quietly. It can begin with stress, trauma, or mental health problems that aren’t treated. That’s why we focus on stopping addiction before it starts. We look for warning signs early. We help people get care that respects their culture and background. We also build support systems with family, friends, and the community