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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month is a time to recognize the impact of substance use disorders and the importance of accessible, compassionate care. The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that 48.5 million people aged 12 or older in the United States had a substance use disorder. Barriers such as stigma and limited availability of resources often prevent people from seeking help. In observance of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, Fidelis Care visited with Crouse Health Addiction Treatment Services (Crouse ATS) Director Monika Taylor. Crouse ATS is a 2024 Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipient. Fidelis Care: What

Communities around the world celebrate Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and togetherness. Lunar New Year is observed by millions across diverse cultures, including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Filipino, and others. This vibrant holiday marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar cycle and is rich with traditions that emphasize family, prosperity, and good health. Fidelis Care celebrates the rich cultural heritage that shapes this holiday and recognizes its universal themes of wellness and connection. Fidelis Care Retention Manager Xiaofang (Michelle) Zhu shares the story of how she and her family are celebrating this Lunar

Every third Monday of January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor a monumental leader who fought for justice and equality. Dr. King strived to make sure everyone, no matter their background, has the same opportunities in life. This included having access to quality healthcare, which he believed was one of the most important ways to achieve fairness. Dr. King once said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” He believed that everyone deserves a chance to be healthy, but he saw how many people, especially in poor or minority

Winter is in full swing, and the temperatures have been dropping. Here are a few tips for safety at home, on the road, and when you go outside. At home: Keep flammable items, like bedding, clothing, and curtains, away from heat sources. If you use a fireplace or similar way to keep warm, make sure things that can burn easily are at least three feet away. Space heaters can be dangerous, so use them very carefully, or not at all. Install and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good time to replace the batteries. • Keep

La obesidad está asociada con diversas enfermedades, incluidas diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardíaca, apnea del sueño y algunos tipos de cáncer. La pérdida de peso puede mejorar la presión arterial, el colesterol y los niveles de azúcar en la sangre. Incluso una pérdida de peso pequeña puede hacer la diferencia. Por ejemplo, la reducción del 5 % del peso en una persona que pesa 200 libras representa 10 libras. Este cambio podría bajar el riesgo de tener algunas enfermedades crónicas. Aproximadamente 2 de cada 3 neoyorquinos adultos tienen sobrepeso u obesidad. Más del 49 % de los adultos en los Estados Unidos están tratando de perder peso.