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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


10/17/2023 • Posted by Ryan Goodenough, Vice President of Quality & Process Improvement at Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community
October 15-21, 2023, is National Healthcare Quality Week. This annual observance celebrates all professionals who make important contributions to improve healthcare quality every day. Fidelis Care's mission aligns with that of National Healthcare Quality Week: to provide quality, affordable health insurance coverage to all.
10/13/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in In The Community
National Pharmacy Week is October 15-21, 2023. During this weeklong observance, the important contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are recognized and appreciated. Across healthcare settings like hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics, pharmacists play a vital role in keeping patients safe and healthy.
10/11/2023 • Posted by Janette Vargas, Manager, Value Based Payment Initiatives, Fidelis Care • in In The Community
As the child of Dominican immigrants, Hispanic Heritage Month holds a special place in my heart. It’s a time to celebrate our rich cultural heritage, reflect on our achievements, and embrace opportunities that lie ahead. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, allows us to recognize the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx individuals throughout history.
10/10/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community
Fidelis Care's seventh annual Backpack Heroes campaign ended Thursday with another great year: $106,888 was raised to help fight childhood hunger in the Capital Region.
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