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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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9/12/2023 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Senior Medical Director in Women's Health

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, recognized annually in September, is a time to raise awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevalence of ovarian cancer.

What is ovarian cancer?

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

How common is ovarian cancer?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, “In 2020, the latest year for which incidence data are available, in the United States, 18,518 new cases of ovarian cancer were reported among women, and 13,438 women died of this cancer. For every 100,000 women, 9 new ovarian cancer cases were reported and 6 women died of this cancer”1.

What are symptoms of ovarian cancer?

There is no set of symptoms that are specific to ovarian cancer. The symptoms are usually common complaints such as bloating, increase in waist size, getting full quickly after eating, and bladder symptoms. Sometimes it causes vaginal bleeding. If you experience these symptoms for two weeks or more, you should see your health care provider.

Is there a screening test for ovarian cancer?

Unfortunately, there are currently no screening tests to help detect ovarian cancer.

How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed when the cancer has already spread. On a physical exam, there may be masses felt in the pelvis, leading to imaging studies that then show growths on the ovaries or in the abdomen.

What are risk factors for ovarian cancer?

  • Risk increases with age, especially after middle age.
  • Risk is increased if your mother, sister, aunt, nieces, or grandmother had ovarian cancer.
  • If you have a family or personal history of a genetic mutation called BRCA1 or BRCA2, or with Lynch Syndrome, your risk is increased.
  • If you are of Eastern European or are Ashkenazi Jewish, your risk is increased.
  • Not having any children increases your risk.
  • If you have endometriosis (cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the pelvis and abdomen), your risk is increased.

Is there anything that will help reduce the risk of getting ovarian cancer?

  • The use of birth control for five or more years reduces the risk.
  • Having your tubes tied, removing the ovaries and/or fallopian tubes reduces the risk.
  • Having children reduces the risk.
  • If you have relatives with ovarian cancer or genetic defects, some women choose to have their ovaries and or tubes removed to lower the risk of ovarian cancer. It is recommended for women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations between ages 35 to 45, or when childbearing is complete. It may also be recommended for women with Lynch syndrome.

How is ovarian cancer treated?

Usually, treatment starts with surgery to find the extent of the cancer, and to remove as much of the cancer as possible. It is then usually followed with chemotherapy.

Where can I learn more about ovarian cancer?

For more information, you can go to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/ovarian-cancer, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm

 

  1. https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance/

 


Ovarian Cancer: Learn the Risks and Symptoms
9/12/2023 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Senior Medical Director in Women's Health

Woman speaking with doctor
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, recognized annually in September, is a time to raise awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevalence of ovarian cancer.

What is ovarian cancer?

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

How common is ovarian cancer?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, “In 2020, the latest year for which incidence data are available, in the United States, 18,518 new cases of ovarian cancer were reported among women, and 13,438 women died of this cancer. For every 100,000 women, 9 new ovarian cancer cases were reported and 6 women died of this cancer”1.

What are symptoms of ovarian cancer?

There is no set of symptoms that are specific to ovarian cancer. The symptoms are usually common complaints such as bloating, increase in waist size, getting full quickly after eating, and bladder symptoms. Sometimes it causes vaginal bleeding. If you experience these symptoms for two weeks or more, you should see your health care provider.

Is there a screening test for ovarian cancer?

Unfortunately, there are currently no screening tests to help detect ovarian cancer.

How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed when the cancer has already spread. On a physical exam, there may be masses felt in the pelvis, leading to imaging studies that then show growths on the ovaries or in the abdomen.

What are risk factors for ovarian cancer?

  • Risk increases with age, especially after middle age.
  • Risk is increased if your mother, sister, aunt, nieces, or grandmother had ovarian cancer.
  • If you have a family or personal history of a genetic mutation called BRCA1 or BRCA2, or with Lynch Syndrome, your risk is increased.
  • If you are of Eastern European or are Ashkenazi Jewish, your risk is increased.
  • Not having any children increases your risk.
  • If you have endometriosis (cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the pelvis and abdomen), your risk is increased.

Is there anything that will help reduce the risk of getting ovarian cancer?

  • The use of birth control for five or more years reduces the risk.
  • Having your tubes tied, removing the ovaries and/or fallopian tubes reduces the risk.
  • Having children reduces the risk.
  • If you have relatives with ovarian cancer or genetic defects, some women choose to have their ovaries and or tubes removed to lower the risk of ovarian cancer. It is recommended for women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations between ages 35 to 45, or when childbearing is complete. It may also be recommended for women with Lynch syndrome.

How is ovarian cancer treated?

Usually, treatment starts with surgery to find the extent of the cancer, and to remove as much of the cancer as possible. It is then usually followed with chemotherapy.

Where can I learn more about ovarian cancer?

For more information, you can go to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/ovarian-cancer, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm

 

  1. https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance/