The Fidelis Care Blog

Tips to Help Parents with the Nationwide Shortage of Infant Formulas

5/17/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1 in 4 parents exclusively breastfeed their children up to the age of 6 months, leaving the majority of parents and caregivers at least partially dependent on formula.

Honoring Fidelis Care Nurses

5/10/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. At Fidelis Care, nurses work to help people in many ways. Some nurses assist members leaving hospitals so that they won’t have to go right back in. Some help moms and babies with special needs in our BabyCare program.

Backpack Heroes Campaign Continues to Combat Childhood Hunger

4/28/2022 • Posted by Betsy Dickson, Director of Children’s Programs Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York • in Children's Health, In The Community

This Friday, bags of food will be distributed to more than 6,300 students across 22 counties of northeastern New York. Over 500 of these children receive bags because of the success of the 2021 Backpack Heroes campaign, which raised over $100,000 to support the program.

Fidelis Care Shines a Light on Cyberbullying and Encourages New York Youth to Make a Difference

4/8/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, In The Community

Cyberbullying is harassment that takes place over digital devices, social media platforms, and gaming experiences. According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online.

Show Your Heart Some Love This February

2/24/2022 • Posted by Dr. Camille Pearte, Cardiologist • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. This Heart Month, it’s a good time to do what it takes to take care for your heart – before it needs a serious intervention.

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