The Fidelis Care Blog

Everyone has mental health needs. You likely have friends or family members who have struggled with a mental health issue – or you have struggled yourself. When people close to you are upset, it can make you uneasy. You want to help, but you may not know how.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the symptoms and treatment for stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of disability. What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or a rupture of a blood vessel (artery) that goes to the brain. The blood going to the brain carries oxygen, which the brain needs to work. When the brain does not get oxygen for even a few minutes, part of the brain will die

Vaccines, also called immunizations, are one of the success stories of modern medicine. They are simply one of the effective ways to prevent disease.

Endometriosis is a disease in which cells normally seen lining the uterus (womb) grow outside the uterus. About 10% of women, mostly in their 30s and 40s, are affected by endometriosis.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) can build up inside your arteries and clog them. At first, you may have no symptoms that you have high LDL levels. High-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) helps move LDL out of your blood.