The Fidelis Care Blog

Helping Kids and Adolescents Cope After Tragedy

6/2/2022 • Posted by Dr. Moataz El Refaie, Medical Director, Behavioral Health & Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Senior Medical Director, Behavioral Health • in In The Community

The impact of mass violence, like the tragic shootings in Buffalo and Texas, which were fueled by hatred and anger, can feel overwhelming and lead to hopelessness. Common reactions from children and adolescents can include behavioral changes, anxiety, intense engagement on social media, substance abuse, and mood changes.

What is Pink Eye and How you can Help your Child

6/1/2022 • Posted by Steve Materetsky, Pediatrician and Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

Saying someone has ‘pink eye’ is less of a diagnosis and more of a symptom. A red eye can be caused by numerous things in children. The three main causes of a ‘pink eye’ are bacterial, viral, and allergic.

Tips to Help Parents with the Nationwide Shortage of Infant Formulas

5/17/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1 in 4 parents exclusively breastfeed their children up to the age of 6 months, leaving the majority of parents and caregivers at least partially dependent on formula.

Honoring Fidelis Care Nurses

5/10/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. At Fidelis Care, nurses work to help people in many ways. Some nurses assist members leaving hospitals so that they won’t have to go right back in. Some help moms and babies with special needs in our BabyCare program.

Backpack Heroes Campaign Continues to Combat Childhood Hunger

4/28/2022 • Posted by Betsy Dickson, Director of Children’s Programs Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York • in Children's Health, In The Community

This Friday, bags of food will be distributed to more than 6,300 students across 22 counties of northeastern New York. Over 500 of these children receive bags because of the success of the 2021 Backpack Heroes campaign, which raised over $100,000 to support the program.

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