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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


October is ADHD Awareness Month
10/20/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Corporate News, Health and Wellness

 

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 If you or a family member is struggling with ADHD symptoms, you are not alone. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children - and many adults. 

There are many treatment options that can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Treatment options can include lifestyle modifications, medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of these. If you have questions about which treatment is right for you or your child, follow up with your doctor. If you don’t have a doctor or a psychiatric provider, you can use our find a doctor tool to find a network provider in your area: https://www.fideliscare.org/Find-A-Doctor#/search.

If you or your child is starting or restarting medication therapy, make sure you see your doctor for all scheduled appointments. The best medication treatment for ADHD can vary based on the individual. That’s why it’s important that you or your child are seen regularly by your ADHD provider, who will monitor your response to medication therapy, and adjust medications as needed to ensure that the medication regimen is working as it should. 

If you don’t know when your next appointment is, or if you missed your last appointment, don’t worry! Life can be stressful and sometimes things fall through the cracks. We understand that the COVID-19 crisis can make it difficult to stay on track with routine medical care, so we also want you to know that most providers are now scheduling telehealth appointments. You or your child can be seen from the safety, comfort, and security of your home if needed. Please call your doctor today, and schedule your or your child’s next visit, or ask any questions you may have.

 

  ADHD Informational Brochure

   Click here to view (PDF)

For additional resources for ADHD:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd-listing.shtml

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-Who-Cant-Pay-Attention-Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-006.aspx

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml#part_145449

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html

https://chadd.org/adhd-and-covid-19/