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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


Fidelis Care Hosts Unity Festivals Across New York State this Summer
6/7/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health and Wellness, In The Community

Unity 2024

To promote community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors, Fidelis Care is kicking off its annual Unity street festival series. Started with the original “Unity in the Heights” event in 2011, the series has expanded across the state with a variety of local partners.

The events offer free and fun family activities including live music, face painting, health screenings, and giveaways. Special appearances by Fidelis Care’s popular dinosaur mascot, Fidelisaurus, focus on promoting the importance of health insurance for children and families as well as regular checkups, exercise, and healthy eating.

Here is the list of Unity events across New York State with more to be added:

Greater Capital Region

  • Unity in Queensbury – Friday, July 26
  • Unity in Schenectady - Friday, August 23

Rochester

  • Unity in the ROC - Tuesday, August 6

New York City

  • Together In Harlem - Saturday, June 15
  • Unity in Hempstead - Friday, June 28
  • Unity in the Bronx - Saturday, June 29
  • Unity in Rockland - Friday, July 26
  • Unity in Brooklyn - Sunday, July 28
  • Unity in Queens - Saturday, August 17
  • Unity in the Heights - Saturday, August 24

Syracuse

  • Unity in the Community - Friday, August 2

Unity is more than just an event. It’s a celebration of the strength and resilience of our communities and a chance to learn, engage, and have fun while prioritizing your health and wellness. Whether you’re looking to get active, access valuable health resources, or simply enjoy a day out with your family, Unity has something for everyone.

For more details on exact times and locations for each Unity celebration, check the Fidelis Care events calendar.