The Fidelis Care Blog

Promoting Healthy Growth in Children: September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

9/18/2023 • Posted by Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds, Medical Director • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. More than 14.7 million American children and adolescents have obesity — that’s almost 20% of all children between the ages of 2 and 19 years. In New York State, an estimated 1 in 5 children have obesity.

Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Understanding, Managing, and Supporting

9/1/2023 • Posted by Jermel J. Hawkins, Jr., MD, MPH, Fidelis Care Sr. Medical Director • in Health and Wellness

September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate and advocate for those affected by sickle cell disease (SCD). This month provides us with a platform to raise awareness, dispel misconceptions, and highlight the importance of early detection and comprehensive care.

Key Health Services for People with Diabetes

8/23/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness

If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar under control is a key to good health. But did you know you need more than just a blood sugar test twice a year?

Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

8/3/2023 • Posted by Meg McCarthy, BSN, RN-IBCLC, Fidelis Care Supervisor of Case Management – High Risk OB and NICU • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health

August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers and babies. Lactation Consultant Meg McCarthy, BSN, RN-IBCLC, Fidelis Care’s Supervisor of Case Management – High Risk OB and NICU, shares information and tips to educate women about breastfeeding and whether it’s right for them.

Vaccines Offer Protection to All Ages

8/1/2023 • Posted by Dr. Sharon McLaughlin, Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Immunizations

Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting against severe illnesses and reducing their spread across communities. Childhood immunizations protect against serious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, Hepatitis A and B, and more. These vaccines protect children and allow them to enter into adulthood with less risk of serious health complications.

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