Fidelis Care Career Events

Dr. Alan J. Wieder is Board-certified in Internal Medicine, and is a Medical Director at Fidelis Care.  Here, he answers some common questions about colorectal cancer.

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.

February is American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and learn more about your heart. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women?

Cervical Cancer affects over 14,000 women per year in the United States. The age of cervical cancer varies, but in the United States the average age of diagnosis is 50 years old.  In many cases, this is a curative disease, however in advanced stages the five year survival is less than 50%. 

The main cause of cervical cancer is due to an infection called human papilloma virus (HPV) passed on by sexual contact. The virus causes the tissue cells to grow abnormally and turn into cancer.

In observance of National Diabetes Month this November, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan serving more than 2.3 million members, is focused on helping those with diabetes enjoy the upcoming holiday meals and traditions while managing their disease. While temptations and sweet treats may abound this time of year, some strategic meal planning and sticking to a game plan can make the holidays a less stressful time  for the 1.6 million New Yorkers living with diabetes.

Fidelis Care announced today a partnership with God’s Love We Deliver, the New York City metropolitan area’s leading provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling for people living with severe illness. Select clinical partners and primary care providers will refer eligible Fidelis Care members with chronic health conditions to receive home-delivered meals from God’s Love We Deliver free of cost, regardless of income.