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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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February is American Heart Month: What You Should Know
2/7/2022 • Posted by Dr. Camille Pearte, Cardiologist in Health and Wellness, In The Community

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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? Show yourself some love this February and get to know your heart better with these facts.

 

Why is it important to know your heart?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, more than most cancers combined. Your heart pumps to keep your blood moving, sending oxygen and nutrients to your body for it to function. Fortunately a large portion of heart disease is preventable if you do what you can to keep your heart healthy.

 

Where is the heart located?

Your heart sits in the center of your chest behind the breastbone between your right and left lungs. It is tilted slightly to the left.

 

What should be monitored for a healthy heart?

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

While we can’t control things like our age or family history, there are several risk factors for heart disease that can be controlled. You are never too young or too old to do what is needed to keep your heart healthy.

  • Blood pressure - High blood pressure strains your heart, blood vessels, and body organs. Get your blood pressure checked regularly and make sure it is normal.
  • Cholesterol - High cholesterol levels in the body helps to form plaque which clogs your blood vessels and leads to heart disease. Make sure your cholesterol levels are normal.
  • Blood sugar - High blood sugar levels cause damage to your body and heart. Make sure your blood sugar levels are normal.
  • Weight - Extra body weight places a burden on your heart and body. Losing extra weight can also help to control blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Smoking - Using tobacco significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease. Do not smoke. If you do smoke, quit to lower your risk.
  • Diet - Make sure you are eating a heart-healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish, nuts, and high fiber whole grains. A healthy diet should also be low in saturated and trans fats, and low in salt and added sugars.
  • Activity - Be sure to keep active and get the recommended amount of exercise, at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.
  • Stress - Chronic stress can have harmful effects on your overall health and well-being. Try to identify sources of stress in your life and look for ways to reduce and manage them. Activities like exercise, getting enough sleep, enjoyable hobbies, relaxation techniques, meditation, mindfulness, and spending time with people you love can often be helpful.

 

What is a good resting heart rate?

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

A normal resting heart rate for adults is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). Children have higher heart rates than adults. Women have slightly higher heart rates than men. Generally, for adults, a lower resting heart rate is better. Many young highly trained athletes can have resting heart rates as low as 40 BPM.

Resting heart rates outside of the normal range can be from many medical or situational causes and should be checked with your doctor.

You can check your heart rate by finding your pulse (on the inner side of your wrist or the side of your neck) and counting the beats for 60 seconds. You can also count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 to get the approximate beats per minute. The beats should feel regular in timing. Many wearable activity trackers can also monitor your heart rate.

 

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.


February is American Heart Month: What You Should Know
2/7/2022 • Posted by Dr. Camille Pearte, Cardiologist in Health and Wellness, In The Community

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

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? Show yourself some love this February and get to know your heart better with these facts.

 

Why is it important to know your heart?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, more than most cancers combined. Your heart pumps to keep your blood moving, sending oxygen and nutrients to your body for it to function. Fortunately a large portion of heart disease is preventable if you do what you can to keep your heart healthy.

 

Where is the heart located?

Your heart sits in the center of your chest behind the breastbone between your right and left lungs. It is tilted slightly to the left.

 

What should be monitored for a healthy heart?

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

While we can’t control things like our age or family history, there are several risk factors for heart disease that can be controlled. You are never too young or too old to do what is needed to keep your heart healthy.

  • Blood pressure - High blood pressure strains your heart, blood vessels, and body organs. Get your blood pressure checked regularly and make sure it is normal.
  • Cholesterol - High cholesterol levels in the body helps to form plaque which clogs your blood vessels and leads to heart disease. Make sure your cholesterol levels are normal.
  • Blood sugar - High blood sugar levels cause damage to your body and heart. Make sure your blood sugar levels are normal.
  • Weight - Extra body weight places a burden on your heart and body. Losing extra weight can also help to control blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Smoking - Using tobacco significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease. Do not smoke. If you do smoke, quit to lower your risk.
  • Diet - Make sure you are eating a heart-healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish, nuts, and high fiber whole grains. A healthy diet should also be low in saturated and trans fats, and low in salt and added sugars.
  • Activity - Be sure to keep active and get the recommended amount of exercise, at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.
  • Stress - Chronic stress can have harmful effects on your overall health and well-being. Try to identify sources of stress in your life and look for ways to reduce and manage them. Activities like exercise, getting enough sleep, enjoyable hobbies, relaxation techniques, meditation, mindfulness, and spending time with people you love can often be helpful.

 

What is a good resting heart rate?

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

A normal resting heart rate for adults is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). Children have higher heart rates than adults. Women have slightly higher heart rates than men. Generally, for adults, a lower resting heart rate is better. Many young highly trained athletes can have resting heart rates as low as 40 BPM.

Resting heart rates outside of the normal range can be from many medical or situational causes and should be checked with your doctor.

You can check your heart rate by finding your pulse (on the inner side of your wrist or the side of your neck) and counting the beats for 60 seconds. You can also count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 to get the approximate beats per minute. The beats should feel regular in timing. Many wearable activity trackers can also monitor your heart rate.

 

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.