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Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation Award $1.1 Million to The Jed Foundation to Protect the Mental Health of New York’s Youth

Funding will help expand emotional well-being resources, educational workshops, and training programs for community-based organizations that foster communities of care statewide

September 20, 2024, NEW YORK CITY —  Fidelis Care, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to New Yorkers, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million grant to The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults.

With this grant, JED will expand its current services, providing at least five youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) with consultation or strategic planning services, including expert guidance, educational workshops, and training programs, equipping young people with life skills and connecting them to mental health care when they are in distress.

“We are thrilled to support the vital work of The Jed Foundation with this grant,” said Vincent Marchello, Chief Medical Officer at Fidelis Care. “At Fidelis Care, we recognize the importance of mental health services in creating healthier communities. This investment underscores our commitment to ensuring youth and adolescents have access to the critical support they need to thrive.”

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), it is currently estimated that nearly one in five 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States experience a major depressive episode every year, and almost half of teens 13 to 17 say they would seek out professional help only as a last resort. In New York State, the need for enhanced mental health support for school-aged youth is critical: in 2021, 57% of New York 12- to 17-year-olds with depression had not received any care in the last year.

“JED is grateful to Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation for their commitment to supporting the emotional well-being of New York youth and for providing the resources to help them thrive,” said John MacPhee, JED Chief Executive Officer. “This partnership will allow us to bring JED’s lifesaving work to community-based organizations across the state and help them build on their mental health safety nets and approaches, while positively impacting the lives of thousands of young people.”

The inaugural group of CBOs includes Bottom Line, an organization that partners with degree-aspiring students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds as they get into and through college and launch mobilizing first careers; Hetrick-Martin Institute, which provides free, year-round programs and services for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13 to 24 in New York City; and Prep for Prep, which provides first-rate educational, leadership development and professional advancement opportunities for young people of color in New York City.

"Through decades of experience at Bottom Line, we have seen that the condition of a student's mental health plays a significant role in their overall journey to becoming a college graduate and professional,” said Sheneita R. Graham, Director of Culturally Responsive Programming at Bottom Line. “Our role at Bottom Line is to build strong relationships that assist us in determining need and connecting students to resources that will help them thrive personally to persist academically. Partnering with The Jed Foundation grants us the opportunity to expertly assess our mental health policies, processes, and resources to ensure we provide our students with thoughtful, high-quality support."

"Hetrick-Martin Institute is pleased to be working with The Jed Foundation to improve our ability to recognize young people in distress and conduct suicide risk assessments," said Bridget Hughes, Chief Program Officer at Hetrick-Martin Institute.

"We are so grateful to The Jed Foundation for hosting two workshops for our incoming college freshmen as part of our annual College Transition Retreat,” said Corey Rhoades, Director of Undergraduate Affairs at Prep for Prep. “The presenters shared their expertise and tailored the sessions in a way that was uniquely relevant and engaging for our students."

To learn more about ways to provide community-based organizations with consulting, evidence-based best practices, and data-driven guidance to protect youth mental health and prevent suicide, visit JED’s website.

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Screener Program Provides Support to Families Impacted by Social Determinants of Health

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Fidelis Care’s innovative SDoH screener program was launched two years ago as a grassroots health equity initiative to address conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and play that affect their health, well-being, and quality of life. Social Determinants of Health can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes – particularly among vulnerable populations and in underserved areas.

The screener enables trained Fidelis Care representatives to assess an individual’s immediate needs and challenges related to SDoH through a brief series of questions covering areas such as access to transportation, food, and secure and safe housing. More than 450,000 Fidelis Care members have participated to date.


Click here to learn more about the different Social Determinants of Health and find available resources.

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Fidelis Care Offers Healthy Holiday Tips for New Yorkers Living with Diabetes
11/24/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Corporate News, Health and Wellness

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Health plan offers simple strategies to stay on track while enjoying holiday gatherings

Long Island City NY (November 23, 2021) – 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.

Dr. Natalie Schwartz, Endocrinologist and Fidelis Care Medical Director, offers the following tips for managing diabetes while celebrating with loved ones during the holidays:

• Plan Ahead:
Stay on schedule. Don’t skip meals to save up for that large holiday feast. It will become harder to control your blood sugars, your hunger, and your temptation to overindulge in high-calorie foods at the meal.  

• Be Selective:
Many traditional holiday foods - like mashed and sweet potatoes, stuffing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, pie, and desserts – are high in carbohydrates. Choosing non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or spinach which are also low in calories and carbohydrates, and drinking a large glass of water will help reduce your hunger. No food is really off-limits if you practice portion control, so look over all the food choices carefully, and select your favorite dish.

• Stay Active:
Healthy physical activity is an important component of diabetes management throughout the year. Keep up your regular physical activity schedule during holiday season and take a walk with friends and family after that big holiday feast.

• Enjoy the Holidays and Stress Less:
With proper planning, you can enjoy holiday gatherings, eat delicious food, and keep your blood sugars and weight under control. However, if you do find that you have overindulged, make a plan to get back on track.

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“The holidays are a beautiful time of year to enjoy the company of loved ones and friends,” said Dr. Schwartz. “Focus on healthy diet choices, portion control, building exercise into your busy schedule, and keeping a close eye on your blood sugars. Don’t let food temptations and overindulgence at gatherings derail all your hard work. We want you to have a healthy and happy holiday season.”

Educating yourself about diabetes, following your doctor’s advice, and self-care are important to prevent long term complications. 

For more resources about diabetes prevention and management, visit Fidelis Care’s Diabetes Resources page.


About Fidelis Care:
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.3 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance.  Follow us on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org. 


Fidelis Care Offers Healthy Holiday Tips for New Yorkers Living with Diabetes
11/24/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Corporate News, Health and Wellness

Living-with-Sickle-Cell-Fidelis-Care-Support

Health plan offers simple strategies to stay on track while enjoying holiday gatherings

Long Island City NY (November 23, 2021) – 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.

Dr. Natalie Schwartz, Endocrinologist and Fidelis Care Medical Director, offers the following tips for managing diabetes while celebrating with loved ones during the holidays:

• Plan Ahead:
Stay on schedule. Don’t skip meals to save up for that large holiday feast. It will become harder to control your blood sugars, your hunger, and your temptation to overindulge in high-calorie foods at the meal.  

• Be Selective:
Many traditional holiday foods - like mashed and sweet potatoes, stuffing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, pie, and desserts – are high in carbohydrates. Choosing non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or spinach which are also low in calories and carbohydrates, and drinking a large glass of water will help reduce your hunger. No food is really off-limits if you practice portion control, so look over all the food choices carefully, and select your favorite dish.

• Stay Active:
Healthy physical activity is an important component of diabetes management throughout the year. Keep up your regular physical activity schedule during holiday season and take a walk with friends and family after that big holiday feast.

• Enjoy the Holidays and Stress Less:
With proper planning, you can enjoy holiday gatherings, eat delicious food, and keep your blood sugars and weight under control. However, if you do find that you have overindulged, make a plan to get back on track.

-
 

“The holidays are a beautiful time of year to enjoy the company of loved ones and friends,” said Dr. Schwartz. “Focus on healthy diet choices, portion control, building exercise into your busy schedule, and keeping a close eye on your blood sugars. Don’t let food temptations and overindulgence at gatherings derail all your hard work. We want you to have a healthy and happy holiday season.”

Educating yourself about diabetes, following your doctor’s advice, and self-care are important to prevent long term complications. 

For more resources about diabetes prevention and management, visit Fidelis Care’s Diabetes Resources page.


About Fidelis Care:
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.3 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance.  Follow us on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.