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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


August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month
8/25/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Corporate News, Women's Health

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There are many healthy benefits that come with breastfeeding, which can provide a baby with the best nutrition to help support their growth and development.

How does breastfeeding benefit babies?

  • It helps protect babies against infections
  • It helps develop babies’ digestive systems 
  • Babies receive the right nutrients for healthy growth 

 Breast milk contains a perfect balance of nutrients and antibodies to protect babies from disease and help them thrive.

 

Who can you speak to about breastfeeding?

  • Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) or OB/GYN
  • A nurse or lactation consultant 
  • A family member or friend with breastfeeding experience

 

The more information you receive about breastfeeding, the better.

  • Get information from your Primary Care Provider or OB/GYN at your next appointment.
  • Check for upcoming breastfeeding classes at your local hospital or birthing center.
  • Tips from family members or friends can bolster the support from your health care team.

 

For more information, visit the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee's (USBC) website, or follow a link below for specific resource information.

 

About Fidelis Care:
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.3 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance.  Follow us on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547).

Fidelis Care contact: Maria Ramirez  MediaInquiries@fideliscare.org