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Wednesday • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Dental Health, Health and Wellness

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Dental care is an important part of your overall health. Make sure you go to regular dental visits to help keep your smile healthy. During your appointments, the dentist can find any cavities early and treat them. Early treatment prevents them from getting worse.

Healthy Habits Start Early: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

9/19/2024 • Posted by Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds, Fidelis Care Medical Director • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

September is National Childhood Obesity Month. Obesity rates among children in the U.S. have doubled since 1980 and have tripled for teens. About 19.7% of children ages 2 to 19 are considered obese. Children who take in too many calories and don't get enough exercise or sleep are at risk for obesity. Efforts to prevent obesity should begin early.

National Newborn Screening Awareness Month: Knowing the Basics

9/3/2024 • Posted by Becky Fried, RN, Fidelis Care BabyCare Team Senior Care Manager • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

September is National Newborn Screening Awareness Month. It’s a time to think about tests that identify conditions that could affect a baby’s long-term health. Newborn screening is a term you may hear from your doctor before or just after your baby is born. This screening is composed of three different tests. They include:

National Immunization Awareness Month

8/6/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, Immunizations, Men's Health, Women's Health

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of getting vaccines. Vaccines help protect against serious illnesses. They also help to reduce the spread of diseases. Stay up to date with your vaccines to stay in good health and protect those around you. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) about getting the appropriate vaccines.

Supporting New Mothers and The Benefits of Breastfeeding

8/1/2024 • Posted by Deirdre Trumpy, Executive Director, MOMMAS House Mother-Child Residences • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, Women's Health

August is National Breastfeeding Month. MOMMAS House works with the Breastfeeding Resiliency, Engagement, and Empowerment (BFREE) Team through Northwell Health to develop policies and procedures to help breastfeeding and chestfeeding clients and employees.

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