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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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4/21/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Children's Health, Health and Wellness, Immunizations
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Protect Children From Accidental Poisonings
3/11/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Children's Health, Health and Wellness
National Poison Prevention Week is March 16-22, 2025. The annual observance reminds us to keep children safe from poisons. Kids are curious and like to explore their home. Each year, thousands of kids go to the emergency room after ingesting harmful substances, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These range from medications to cleaning products to batteries. Parents can take some easy steps to avoid accidental poisonings around the home.
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The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health
3/4/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness
Good sleep is part of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that there’s a big connection between sleep and emotional well-being? Research and scientific agencies, like the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health agree that sleep and mental health are closely related. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about sleep:
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
2/27/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness
Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. It is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The American Cancer Society predicts there will be approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in the United States in 2025, with as many as 53,000 deaths.
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