The Fidelis Care Blog

What Are The Differences Between Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes?

11/12/2021 • Posted by By Dr. Natalie Schwartz, Fidelis Care Medical Director and endocrinologist • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness

Diabetes affects 34.2 million Americans - that’s over 1 in 10 people. But, 1 in every 5 people with diabetes don’t even know they have it.

Update to Radiology Services Authorizations

9/27/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness

On October 1, 2021, NIA Magellan, a partner of Fidelis Care, will begin managing authorizations requests for radiology services for our members.

Preventing Falls at Home

9/13/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness

Slips and falls can happen to anyone. Hopefully, we’re able to get back up with little more than a bruise or a scratch. But as people get older, falls can have much more serious consequences.

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

9/7/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Individuals with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that primarily contain hemoglobin S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin.

Safety Tips for the Dog Days of Summer

8/10/2021 • Posted by Steve Materetsky, MD, FAAP, Fidelis Care Medical Director • in Health and Wellness

The dog days of summer is a term used to describe some of the hottest days of the summer with rising temperatures reaching their peak for the season. In this article, Fidelis Care's Medical Director, Steve Materetsky, shares some tips to help your children stay safe during the rest of the summer season.

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