The Fidelis Care Blog

Recognizing National Healthcare Quality Week

10/17/2023 • Posted by Ryan Goodenough, Vice President of Quality & Process Improvement at Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

October 15-21, 2023, is National Healthcare Quality Week. This annual observance celebrates all professionals who make important contributions to improve healthcare quality every day. Fidelis Care's mission aligns with that of National Healthcare Quality Week: to provide quality, affordable health insurance coverage to all.

Health Literacy Month: Making Informed Decisions

10/17/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness

October is Health Literacy Month. Health literacy helps you understand health information so you can make good choices about your well-being.

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?

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