The Fidelis Care Blog

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Prevention and screening are the most important ways to fight cervical cancer. During the pandemic, many people did not get tested for cervical cancer or receive the HPV vaccine (shot) that helps prevent this cancer.

Dr. Vincent Marchello: It is important to get a checkup every year, so your primary care provider (PCP) can see any changes in your health and help you develop a plan that’s right for you. During your checkup, you can also ask your PCP any questions you may have. This will mark the ‘starting point’ of your health journey for the year.

January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month. This is a good time to set New Year's resolutions centered on health and to make positive changes for a healthier lifestyle. Obesity: A Growing Concern Obesity is a serious medical condition in which abnormal or excess fat causes health risks. • According to the New York State Department of Health, about 1 out of 3 adults in New York State are considered obese.

Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant? Health insurance makes it easier to get prenatal medical exams and screening tests. These can help keep you and your unborn child healthy.

Individuals ages 60 or older and pregnant people do not need a prescription to get a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine at participating pharmacies. RSV infections usually occur during the fall and winter. If you are eligible, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible to stay healthy.