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  June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and more) communities, raise awareness about LGBTQIA+ rights and issues, and promote inclusivity and acceptance. During this monthlong observance, we will spotlight LGBTQIA+ voices from across Fidelis Care and community-based organizations. Tiffany Majtyka, RN, Case Manager/Care Specialist II, shared the following: I turned 48 this year, and for most of my life, I hid parts of myself from the world. Being a young adult in the early 1990s ­ before the rise of the internet ­ I didn’t have the

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Fidelis Care visited partner New Choices Recovery Center, an alcohol and drug treatment facility in Schenectady, and talked with Clinical Coordinator Meagan Rivers, LMHC, NCC, CCTP. Fidelis Care: What is your general advice for people regarding their mental health? Meagan Rivers: “I think people taking care of their mental health is one of the most important things anybody can do. It affects everything from how you sleep to how you interact with the rest of the world. I’m sure everybody’s heard the term self-care. That really is important, and self-care looks different for

Fidelis Care, Wellcare, and partners Cornell Cooperative Extension and the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Wilmot Cancer Institute launched a series of free healthy cooking demonstrations at the Rochester Public Market this spring. The May event focused on the observances of Mental Health Awareness Month, National Women’s Health Week, and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Educator Iluminada Vilca shared healthy eating tips with the audience. “Today, we are making Very Berry Muesli,” Vilca said. “It’s full of antioxidants and vitamins and whole grains. Perfect for breakfast. It has dried fruits. It has nuts. It has oats. Some dairy,

Junio es el Mes de la Salud Masculina. Es el momento de generar conciencia sobre los problemas de salud y las enfermedades que afectan a los hombres. El cáncer de próstata es el segundo tipo de cáncer más común en el hombre, pero suele ser tratado con éxito si se detecta de manera temprana.

    This Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care honors the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of this community. In observance of the month, Fidelis Care recently talked with Rendr CEO Dr. Richard Park about cultural pride, health literacy, and how he makes a difference. Fidelis Care: What does being an Asian American provider mean to you? Dr. Park: As an Asian American provider, serving and supporting my community brings me immense joy and pride. It extends beyond delivering medical care; it's about championing health equity and giving back to hardworking individuals who need assistance the most. Being an