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  This Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, especially in the healthcare field. Fidelis Care talked with Buffalo Medical Care physician, Dr. Fahim Tazwar, about his experience and how he works to improve health literacy and outcomes within this community. Fidelis Care: What does it mean to you to be an Asian American provider? Dr. Tazwar: It is a privilege to be an Asian American physician and have the opportunity to serve my community. Being fluent in Bengali and Hindi, I can communicate with patients more

On this National Nurses Week May 6-12, Fidelis Care celebrates the invaluable contributions of nurses everywhere. This week gives us the opportunity to recognize the dedication, compassion, and commitment that nurses bring to our healthcare system. In honor of these contributions, Fidelis Care showcases the outstanding efforts that 10 of our own nurses bring to their profession every day: Danielle Albring, RN, Long Term Nurse Care Specialist Nursing allows me to make a positive impact on people’s lives, and I find that very rewarding. Nursing keeps me going through adversity. At the end of my day, it is not about what I

  In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care is honored to recognize the achievements and contributions of this diverse community. This month is a time to reflect upon how our commitment to providing quality services goes beyond just healthcare coverage. It is about enhancing health literacy and delivering culturally sensitive experiences tailored to every individual we serve. When it comes to health literacy in Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities, Fidelis Care has identified several significant barriers. One of the most prominent challenges is the language barrier. Resources like our Language Line for calls, and

En conmemoración del Mes Nacional de la Nutrición, Fidelis Care presentó una subvención de $5,000 para apoyar los programas de Brady Market para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria en la región de Syracuse. La subvención es parte de $315,000 en donaciones de Fidelis Care a organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

En conmemoración del Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías este abril, Fidelis Care está creando conciencia sobre las disparidades de salud que enfrentan las minorías. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), los grupos minoritarios raciales y étnicos en todo Estados Unidos experimentan tasas más altas de enfermedad y muerte en una amplia gama de condiciones de salud, incluidas diabetes, hipertensión, obesidad, asma y enfermedades cardíacas.