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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


Addressing Health Disparities During National Minority Health Month
4/10/2025 • Posted by Dr. Jermel Hawkins, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community
In observance of National Minority Health Month this April, Fidelis Care is raising awareness about the health disparities facing minorities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), minority groups are more likely to have chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
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National Doctors’ Day: Care, Guidance, and Compassion
3/28/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in In The Community, Provider News
Doctors play an important role in keeping people healthy. They provide expert care, guidance, and compassion to patients every day. In honor of National Doctors’ Day, Fidelis Care thanks doctors everywhere who make a difference in our communities. We visited with doctors from provider partners Compassionate Family Medicine in Syracuse, Polaris Healthcare Visiting Docs in Spring Valley, and WNY Medical in Buffalo to get their thoughts in observance of National Doctors’ Day.
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Social Work Month: Brave Health’s Mission
3/24/2025 • Posted by Julia Williams, Brave Health Chief Clinical Officer • in In The Community
At Brave Health, we are committed to making high-quality behavioral healthcare accessible to those who need it most. As a virtual provider of mental healthcare, we offer telehealth services designed to remove barriers to access, ensuring individuals receive support regardless of location, transportation, or time constraints. Our partnership with Fidelis Care allows us to extend these critical services to Medicaid members across New York, providing them with high-quality, effective, and timely care.
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Social Work Month: Patience and Resilience
3/17/2025 • Posted by Shao Y., Fidelis Care • in In The Community
I cherish being a social worker. It has helped me become a better person who is more patient and resilient. I started in the social work profession as an HIV caseworker at an organization that assisted the immigrant population. My role involved addressing barriers to healthcare access. I then transitioned into the role of a medical social worker at a community health center. This experience allowed me to work with patients across different age groups, including children, adults, and the elderly.
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