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Health Equity

At Fidelis Care, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy life. It’s our mission to ensure New Yorkers have access to high-quality healthcare, so they can get the care they need when they need it.

But many other factors contribute to an individual’s health and wellness beyond access to healthcare. Socioeconomic conditions can influence health risks and outcomes. Poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, education, employment, access to transportation and other circumstances contribute to health disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations.

Fidelis Care is committed to removing those barriers to health to improve access, quality, and affordability. It is an ongoing process that requires working together with our members, providers, and community-based organizations to support fair and just opportunities to equal access to healthcare.

Learn more about our different approaches to improve health equity:


Key partnerships

Wellness commitment to Buffalo Urban League

To nurture social entrepreneurship, facilitate wellness, and strengthen organizations focused on Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Buffalo’s East Side, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation donated $1.1 million to the Buffalo Urban League (BUL) to help establish its new headquarters and develop a Wellness and Entrepreneurial Center.

In addition, Fidelis Care partners with BUL through community programs and at events held in the city focused on health, family support and stabilization services, foster care, adoption, education, job training, employment, scholarships, and more.

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Mental health alliance with The Jed Foundation

As part of our behavioral health efforts, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation awarded $1.1 million to The Jed Foundation (JED) to protect the mental health of New York State’s youth.

Through the funding, JED will expand its current services, providing at least five youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) with consultation or strategic planning services, including expert guidance, educational workshops, and training programs, equipping young people with life skills and connecting them to mental healthcare when they are in distress.

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More Health Equity News


Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Supporting and Empowering Survivors
10/8/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Mental Health, Women's Health
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the many types of abuse that affect people across all communities. In observance of the month, Fidelis Care checked in with partners at We All Really Matter in New York City and Unity House in Troy to discuss how we can stand united in raising awareness and promoting resources for prevention and intervention.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week: Building Connections
10/4/2024 • Posted by HELP USA Senior Vice President of Development and Communications Samantha Conlan • in Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 6 -12, 2024, with World Mental Health Day falling on October 10. In observance, HELP USA Senior Vice President of Development and Communications Samantha Conlan shared the below post on how her organization builds connections among formerly homeless adults. HELP USA is a 2024 Fidelis Care behavioral health program grant recipient.
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National Recovery Month: Hope Begins at CASA-Trinity
9/9/2024 • Posted by CASA-Trinity • in Health and Wellness, Mental Health
September marks National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance use treatment and mental health services that help people live healthier lives. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that in 2021, more than 20 million Americans age 12 or older were in recovery from substance use disorders, highlighting the vital need for support and resources. This month, we honor the strength and resilience of those in recovery and the dedication of the professionals who support them.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
9/4/2024 • Posted by Patrice Reives-Bright, MD, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health • in Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Suicide is a major public health issue that leaves a tremendous impact on families, friends, and entire communities. Here are some facts: • Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14. • It is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15-24. • Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death overall in the United States. • Some people are affected more. Youth, veterans, and those living in rural areas are among those more likely to attempt suicide.
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