The Fidelis Care Blog

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

8/26/2024 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health

What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the ovary. It can spread throughout the body. It is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers. There are different types of ovarian cancer. The most common type of ovarian cancer is abnormal growth of the cells on the surface of the ovary, and is called epithelial ovarian cancer.

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.

MOMMAS House Uses Grant Funds to Create Nurturing Parenting Program

7/17/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, In The Community, Social Determinants of Health, Women's Health

MOMMAS House, a residential program for young homeless pregnant or parenting women ages 18 to 24 and their babies, recently celebrated the completion of its first Nurturing Parenting Program class. MOMMAS House developed the Nurturing Parenting Program with funding provided by Fidelis Care.

Fidelis Care Partners with Rochester Regional Health Mobile Mammography Center

7/3/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community, Women's Health

Fidelis Care partnered with Rochester Regional Health (RRH) to bring its Mobile Mammography Center to the FIGHT Village Apartments in Rochester. Fidelis Care invited women from across the neighborhood to receive no-cost mammograms.

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