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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


Beat the Heat: Tips on Staying Safe Over the Summer
6/12/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Health and Wellness



Did you know that heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States? Most heat-related deaths are preventable. This summer, Fidelis Care is sharing ways to stay safe and healthy in the heat and sun.

Stay Protected

  • Drink plenty of water. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink. In the hot summer months, it is recommended that women drink about 11.5 cups of water per day, and men should drink around 15.5 cups per day.
  • Wear sunscreen. Reapply every two hours or more often if you are swimming or sweating.
  • Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Wear a hat and sunglasses.

Limit Exposure to Sun and Heat

  • Whenever possible, stay indoors with air conditioning or fans. Go to your local library, community center, or shopping mall to stay cool.
  • Avoid being outdoors when the sun is the strongest. Limit outdoor activities between 10 AM and 4 PM.
  • Try to limit intense exercise or physical activity, especially outdoors. Take time to rest or take breaks in the shade if you must be outdoors.
  • If possible, do not use the stove or oven to cook. This will make you and your house hotter. Try eating fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and salads.
  • Take cool showers or baths to cool down.

Heat-Related Illnesses
Heat exhaustion happens when your body loses too much water and salt, usually through sweating. Symptoms of heat stroke include high body temperature, confusion, rapid pulse, and dry skin. If you or someone nearby is showing these symptoms:

  • Drink water.
  • Get medical help quickly.
  • Move indoors, or to a cool, shady area.
  • Apply cool compresses. Place cold wet cloths on head, neck, armpits, and groin.
  • Stay indoors and in cool locations, when possible. You might go to your library or community center. During heat waves, check your town or city's website for information on cooling locations.

During the hot summer months, be sure to check on others, especially those who are at risk of getting affected by heat. Children, older adults, and pregnant people are at a higher risk of being affected by the heat. Never leave a child or pet inside a car unattended.

Sources

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/pages/bi_natural-disasters_extreme-heat_tips-for-treating-heat-related-illness.aspx

https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

https://weather.com/safety/heat/news/2021-06-03-heat-america-fatalities