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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


Behavioral Health Spotlight: New Choices Recovery Center
6/5/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Caregiver Support, Health and Wellness, In The Community, Mental Health
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.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness and Prevention
5/28/2024 • Posted by Alan J. Wieder, Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Men's Health
Men's Health Month is observed every June. It’s a time to raise awareness about health concerns and diseases faced by men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but it is often successfully treated when found early.
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Stroke Awareness Month: Understanding a Global Health Challenge
5/16/2024 • Posted by University of Rochester Medical Center • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness, Heart Health, Member News
Stroke is a major global health challenge. It ranks as the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of disability worldwide. Factors such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption can all increase the risk of stroke.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Osteoporosis
5/13/2024 • Posted by Alan J. Wieder, MD, Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health
May is Women’s Health Month. Fidelis Care Medical Director Dr. Alan Wieder answered common questions about osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a medical condition where bones become weak and are more likely to break. The bones that are most commonly affected are the hips, the spine, and the wrists. Osteoporosis occurs when old bone cells are removed faster than they can be replaced by new bone cells. This causes bones to be less dense, weaker, and more likely to break.
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