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Strengthening Black Maternal Health: A Collaborative Commitment

Last Week • Posted by Cheryl Hall, Caribbean Women’s Health Association Executive Director • in Health and Wellness, Health-Related Social Needs, Women's Health

Every April, Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) serves as a powerful call to action, highlighting the urgent need to address disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women. Black Maternal Health Week is more than a week of awareness - it is a movement advocating for justice, equity, and dignity in maternal care.

Addressing Health Disparities During National Minority Health Month

Last Week • Posted by Dr. Jermel Hawkins, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community

In observance of National Minority Health Month this April, Fidelis Care is raising awareness about the health disparities facing minorities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), minority groups are more likely to have chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Fidelis Care Awards The Birthing Place Foundation with Maternal Health Grant In Recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day

1/24/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community, Women's Health

Fidelis Care awarded a maternal health grant to The Birthing Place Foundation in the Bronx, NY in recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day. The grant will support The Birthing Place Foundation’s ongoing efforts in maternal health – particularly to help underserved, lower-income women and their families.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Health Equity Legacy

1/17/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health-Related Social Needs

Every third Monday of January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor a monumental leader who fought for justice and equality. Dr. King strived to make sure everyone, no matter their background, has the same opportunities in life. This included having access to quality healthcare, which he believed was one of the most important ways to achieve fairness.

2024 Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ Program Impacts Food Insecurity Across New York

12/11/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community

The Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ program distributed 1,895 bags of healthy food to individuals and families in need during its 2024 season. That adds up to a total nearly 80,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables given away since the program began in 2022. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State. “Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo. “We know that one bag of fresh fruits and vegetables is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity. But the Fidelis Care Veggies to Go program is a great way to connect people with resources and agencies that can help address their longer term needs.”

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