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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


Hispanic Heritage Month: Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity
9/15/2023 • Posted by George Rodriguez, Fidelis Care Vice President of Sales and Marketing • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, Fidelis Care joins New York State and the nation in celebrating the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and resilience of the Hispanic community. Hispanic Heritage Month reflects my culture, family, and joy. That’s what I experienced as a child in the Dominican Republic and embrace today. I am proud of my heritage, and work to educate and empower my children to be proud of who they are and what they represent. I consider the month a celebration of my authentic self.
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Fidelis Care Summer Internship Program – Celebrating Diversity
9/6/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fidelis Care welcomed 11 students to its second annual Summer DEI Internship Program, which ran from late May to early August. Diversity serves as the bedrock upon which the Fidelis Care summer internship program is built. The students, chosen by Fidelis Care People Leaders from a group of highly qualified candidates, represent a wide range of backgrounds and academic and practical experience.
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Fidelis Care’s DEI Council Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
4/24/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
April is Autism Awareness month, it is a time to recognize and advocate for the acceptance and inclusion of individuals identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 
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Fidelis Care Raises Awareness of Health Equity Issues During National Minority Health Month
4/18/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Corporate News, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Member News
In observance of National Minority Health Month this April, Fidelis Care is raising awareness about the health disparities facing minority populations. This year's theme, “Better Health Through Better Understanding,” focuses on how meeting cultural and linguistic needs can help improve health outcomes for individuals of all ages.
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