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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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How to Set a Bedtime Routine as Kids Head Back to School
9/5/2019 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Pediatrician in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

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Sleep is key for children’s health. Sleeping enough each night leads to improved physical, mental, and emotional health in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Parents can help children get used to waking up earlier during the school year with these bedtime routine tips:

  1. Work up to it: Children may not want a set bedtime at first. Parents can start one part of a bedtime routine one week (brushing), and then add another the following week (reading). This can help children relax before going to sleep.
  2. Move the bedtime routine slowly: Parents can move the bedtime routine 10 minutes earlier each night, working toward the desired bedtime. This could take a few weeks.
  3. Keep the bedtime routine on weekends: Children’s sleep schedules can be impacted when bedtimes are not consistent.
  4. Limit electronic devices: Parents can read with young children or encourage older kids to read before bed. Don’t let children replace books with electronic devices. Children who use electronic devices at night tend to sleep less. For Screen-time Tips for Parents, click here.

What Are the Key Steps of a Bedtime Routine?

The recommended bedtime routine has three simple steps:

  1. Brush: Help children floss and brush their teeth.
    To learn more about children’s dental health, visit our Smiles That Shine page.
  2. Book: Read a book with young children, or encourage older children to read.
  3. Bedtime: Make sure children have the same bedtime each night.

Parents can start a bedtime routine at any age. If your child does not have a bedtime routine yet, it’s not too late to start!

How Long Should Children Sleep?

It depends on their age. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend:

  • Ages 3-5 years: 10-13 hours a day (including naps)
  • Ages 6-12 years: 9-12 hours a day
  • Ages 13-18 years: 8-10 hours a day

Getting enough sleep is important for good health. Parents can help their children prepare for the school year by setting bedtime routines. Routines help children wind down each night and fall asleep. Parents can start a bedtime routine at any age. If you haven’t set one, you can start today!

Fidelis Care wants every child to have a healthy school year. To learn more about quality, affordable health insurance coverage for children, visit fideliscare.org/everychildcovered.